So much has happened in 2020 we are all ready to have it behind us. In terms of learning and development, our function and responsibilities have been disrupted this year, and we have had to pivot tremendously. We have had to think creatively and innovatively. We have had to consider new and interesting ways to …
How do you show up for your team when you truly listen? Do you clear your desk, your mind, and your time to be truly present? When you are asked a question, are you thinking of your next answer or just allowing yourself the space to absorb what the person is trying to tell you? …
Ever heard the saying, “Leave it at the door”? It was absolutely easier to leave outside stressors at the door when going to a physical office was a common norm. Today’s environment doesn’t allow us to “leave it at the door” and more importantly you shouldn’t have to. You are a whole person. You have …
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Who was your favorite coach as a kid? Maybe it was even a P.E. teacher who helped you through the pull-up test, or a very competitive game of dodgeball? There are a lot of similarities between sport coaches and executive coaches, starting with their sole purpose on the job: drive behavioural and performance growth to …
As we look at the clean calendar page that is January 2021, we’re coming to terms with lessons learned from the dumpster fire of 2020. Last year’s unprecedented change — the upheaval of work norms, an overdue focus on social justice, economic stresses, the travel shutdown, Covid-19 – spurred many “aha” moments. Organizations saw everything …
What does success look like to you? There are no wrong answers here! What motivates you? Also, NO wrong answers here! The power of an open question to a teammate, peer, or direct report shows the individual you care about them. It’s a leaders job to understand how to support their employees by understanding the …
Think about your first job. Picture it. Were you responsible for scooping ice cream, making copies, collecting mail, or answering phones? Did you have anyone who cared your onboarding experience, IDP, growth plan, or next steps? How did that someone help you along your way? If you didn’t…how did you feel about that? Maybe you …
As a serial entrepreneur, I believe there are 3 critical considerations for choosing business partners. #1 Trust. Bottom line, do you trust this person with your personal bank account? If you say “no,” think twice. #2 Varied strengths. Entrepreneurs may have a number of strengths – sales, expertise, creativity, network, execution, vision, and more. Make …
Being a coach means serving as a navigator around someone’s journey. When I decided to become a Certified Strengths Coach, I wanted to lead with my positivity and support others who were discovering their superpowers. I work Strengths Coaching into my executive coaching as well as my leadership development coaching. Coaching is all about unpacking …
I’m sometimes surprised when leaders, managers, and co-workers treat each other as if they are the competition. They are not open to ideas, differences, perspective. But many people don’t see your business the same way that you do. And that’s a good thing. A great thing! If every employee thought the same way as every …
