I get your world and I want to help you win at work.
I get your world and I want to help you win at work.
Sometimes, a few simple practices are all it takes to produce profound change.
Origin story: How my Dad’s career inspired mine
In memory of my Dad, who passed away on December 29, I wanted to share the full story of the impact his career and his life had on my mission to help people have better lives at work. He went through a period of feeling stuck and discouraged in his career. Even as a...
First, clear the fog: How to overcome a bad experience at work so it doesn’t hold you back
I’ve been noticing a pattern in conversations I’m having with clients and potential clients, that I want to share with you today. Here’s the pattern: A person goes through something difficult in their career – a challenging boss, a layoff, a promotion into new role...
Stories About Perspective from Disney and Pixar
I recently read Bob Iger’s book, The Ride of a Lifetime. Iger has been chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company for the past couple of decades, and before that chairman of ABC. There were a lot of great leadership lessons in the book, wisdom from a lifetime. I...
Get Your Career in Motion
This week we're picking up on the theme of feeling stuck in your career. You might feel stuck by limited opportunities in your company. Or you may feel overwhelmed and stuck by the amount of work you have to juggle. Whatever the source, feeling stuck can lead to a...
Feeling stuck? Sometimes our thoughts are what’s holding us back
I had a conversation during a Get Out the Vote call on Monday that has me thinking about how our own thoughts can hold us back. There’s an important distinction between being aware of our tendencies and allowing them to define us. In this week’s video we’ll explore...
Looking for Some Motivation?: Two key ingredients to keep you moving toward your goals…
It's kind of a gray day outside today. It's gotten colder. They’re saying it will freeze and possibly snow this weekend. And I'm already over it. I'm tired. I'm grumpy. It's been a long haul through this whole coronavirus situation. We don’t go out much. We haven’t...
Stressed out?: Learn about the true self-care you need right now…
Popular culture wants to sell you all kinds of products to promote your self-care. But true self care doesn't come from bath bombs or sugar scrubs. Learn what does make for good self-care in this video. It seems like everyone I talk to these days is...
Delegation & Imposter Syndrome: How insecurities can create a vicious cycle of overwhelm…
For people with Imposter Syndrome, delegation isn't just challenging. It can feel nearly impossible. If you’re feeling insecure, how can you possibly set a direction for other people? When your own thoughts are filled with your inadequacy, how can you possibly hold...
Have a boss who doesn’t get it? Why you don’t have to stay stuck
I hear it every day. People are feeling so discouraged right now at work. There is so much to be done. It’s truly overwhelming. And on top of that, it truly feels like the boss just doesn’t care: I told him I needed to be out so I could help my kid with their...
Both…AND…
A recent McKinsey Quarterly article laments that the traits that will get someone promoted aren't necessarily the ones that make for great leaders. In this video, I'll talk about how the best leaders are able to bring BOTH to the table.This week we’re taking a look at...
It’s time…
If you're in a management position, the number one thing you can do for your career right now is to hone your leadership skills. In these tough economic times, companies need leaders. They need people who can motivate others, keep them focused, and get results -...
Four critical leadership skills you need right now…
You've heard it before - what got you here won't get you there. That has never been more true. If your job includes managing others, the functional skills and expertise that got you promoted won't be enough to sustain your career. In this video I share the four...