by Alida Zweidler-McKay | May 26, 2020 | Blog
I had a call the other day with someone who was struggling with her transition to a management role. She had been an amazing individual contributor for a few years, and had earned the bonuses and recognition that went along with that. She was hard working, loyal and... 
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | May 14, 2020 | Blog
When we’re in conflict with someone, our view of them can become distorted. Rather than seeing them as a whole person who has some strengths and some weaknesses, our view narrows down. They become a caricature to us, with certain unflattering features highlighted and... 
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | May 4, 2020 | Blog
The stress of the Coronavirus quarantine is starting to cause a lot of stress and strain. My clients are noticing that it’s having an impact on how people work together. There’s more tension, stress, butting heads, and impatience with one another. One of the most... 
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | Apr 30, 2020 | Blog
In my last blog, I talked about leaning into the challenge of leading right now. I said that this is one of the best times to explore new ways of working, to set yourself up for what comes next. Today I want to revisit that, but with an eye on how you pace that work.... 
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | Apr 27, 2020 | Blog
At some point we will emerge from quarantine and move into whatever work will look like going forward. When that time comes, the question is bound to come up, whether it’s in a job interview or a performance review. “Can you tell me about a time when you had to deal... 
by Alida Zweidler-McKay | Apr 14, 2020 | Blog
One of the most important skills that leaders will need to draw on in the coming weeks will be their compassion. As more people get sick and die from COVID-19, chances are high that nearly every organization will be affected by loss – whether that’s the loss of an... 
My coaching builds on over 20 years of experience helping leaders and teams to take their performance to the next level. I’ve consulted for major corporations like Chevron and Shell on some of the largest projects in the energy sector worldwide. On those projects, I supported leaders with team building, conflict resolution, and coaching to ensure their teams worked well together and could perform at their best.