Is It Time to Recharge?

Is It Time to Recharge?

Some mornings I wake up and have ZERO motivation. Do you know the song “Bang the Drum All Day?”  …I don’t want to work I want to bang on the drum all day I don’t want to play I just want to bang on the drum all day… Yeah, that starts playing in...
How Can You Be a Great Boss?

How Can You Be a Great Boss?

My husband, Mark, has a great boss. I know his boss is great, even though I’ve never met him. Why? I can see how happy, fulfilled, and engaged Mark is in his career. Being a leader in a corporate job isn’t easy. You’re faced with a lot of demands from all angles....
Sometimes a well-phrased question is all you need

Sometimes a well-phrased question is all you need

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you’re struggling to “make an impression” or influence others? Sometimes, a well-phrased question is all you need. In my experience, when I stop “telling” and start “asking,”...
Do You Need to Change Your Lens?

Do You Need to Change Your Lens?

I use a lot of principles from positive psychology when coaching clients and delivering training programs. One of my favorites is the “Poetic Principle,” which can be summed up as: What you focus on GROWS No experience has meaning until we assign it. A situation can...
How to Get Work Done Faster

How to Get Work Done Faster

During the summer months, my mantra is “work smarter, not harder” because I want more free time to enjoy the beautiful weather. I thought I would share some of my favorite productivity tips and encourage you to spend less time working this summer! Tip #1:...
PREPI to Persuade

PREPI to Persuade

Recently I’ve been coaching a few clients on improving their verbal communication skills and speaking persuasively. So, we’ve been applying the PREPI model. PREPI stands for Point, Reason, Evidence, Point-again, Invite others to speak. Assume you want to...