What’s Your Plan?

What’s Your Plan?

In a recent program I delivered for a women’s group, we had a lively discussion about setting goals and creating plans to achieve those goals. A common theme we identified during our discussion was that although we start with good intentions, it’s easy to get derailed...
How Do You Deal with a Micromanaging Boss?

How Do You Deal with a Micromanaging Boss?

“Raise your hand if you like being micromanaged or you aspire to be a micromanaging boss.“ This is one of the questions I ask when I facilitate leadership training.  And, as you can probably guess, I’ve never had anyone raise their hand. If you’re working for a...
What Brings You Joy?

What Brings You Joy?

I don’t know about you, but 2020 and 2021 have been an emotional rollercoaster for me.  The indefinite uncertainty leads to chronic stress that can be exhausting! So how do I manage this rollercoaster ride? One of the tools I use is “joy triggers.” When I’m feeling...
How Will You Adapt?

How Will You Adapt?

One of my former managers asked me to identify one relationship at work that I would like to improve. I immediately thought of my most challenging internal customer. I’ll refer to him as “Ken” to protect his privacy. Ken was impatient,...
Are You Listening?

Are You Listening?

As a coach, it’s essential that I actively listen to my clients.  If you’re a leader, career professional, job seeker, spouse, parent, or someone that interacts with people – you need to know how to listen actively! Yeah, that’s my not-so-subtle way of saying EVERYONE...