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.
What to Do When It Seems Like You’re Wasting Time in Your Career
We had a conversation last week with someone who feels like she’s wasting time in her career. She made a move, taking a job that she thought was going to be the right role for her. Unfortunately, it’s not. It’s below her skill level and her capabilities. As a result, she’s feeling bored and discouraged – like she’s missing out on the prime of her career.
Four Things I’m Grateful For
In light of the Thanksgiving holiday, here are some of the things I’m feeling grateful for:
Three Reasons Why Conquering Anxiety is Key to Your Professional Future
Anxiety-driven self-doubt holds so many people back. So many thoughtful, wonderful, smart people. It’s heartbreaking. And the worst part of all is that it’s completely preventable.
COACHING CASE STUDY: How One Client Went from Waiting for a Promotion to Landing Four Amazing Offers
Jeevan has always believed in working to be the best version of himself. He was doing well as a leader of a sales team and was ready to take on more responsibility. He was ready for a promotion, but it was not happening.
What the Penguins of Madagascar Can Teach You About Leadership
Those crazy penguins in Pixar’s Madagascar can teach you a thing or two about leadership. Here’s one of their best lessons.
How Supporting Information Flow Generates Results
We often assume that the people who need to have critical information already do. However, information doesn’t necessarily flow through an organization to the person who needs to know it.
The Power of Grace Under Pressure
To be an effective leader, and to get ahead in your career, one of the key skills you can build is learning how to channel your anger, frustration, and overwhelm into a productive output.
How to Manage the Unsolvable Dilemmas You Face Every Day
If you’re a manager, your job is one of endless tradeoffs.
You Can’t Learn to Run from a Book – But Some Instruction Can’t Hurt
Someone said to me recently, “You can’t learn to run from a book.” That really got me thinking.
Three Signs You Might Be Stalled in Your Career and Not Even Know It
There’s no rule that says you have to keep moving up in order to consider your career a success. There’s a lot to be said for the pride of a job well done. But if you’re capable of more, there’s a real financial cost to stalling out in your career.
Two Versions of Stuck that Can Bog Down Your Career
We talk with people every day who are feeling stuck in their careers. They’re disappointed because something isn’t working the way they wanted it to. Maybe they feel they’ve been waiting too long for their next promotion. Or they have a boss who doesn’t support them. Or they have challenging relationships with their colleagues. Or there’s some kind of tension on their teams that’s uncomfortable. Whatever the reason, they’re feeling unhappy – or just “meh” – in their current jobs.
Lessons Learned from My Sprained Knee: Four Reasons to Work With a Pro
I sprained my knee about a month ago. As far as I can recall, this is the first major injury I’ve sustained in my life (luckily!). It’s been a real learning experience figuring out how to ask for – and accept – help.
My first session with the physical therapist was a great reminder about the value of working with a professional.