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.
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.
Why Being Present to Yourself FIRST is Key to Your Career Success
Being present to yourself is an important first step in taking your career forward. Watch the video below or the blog post that follows to learn more. What do I mean by “being present to yourself”? I mean: Being aware of what you want, separate from other people’s...
Why Investing in Yourself is the Best Money Move You Can Make
There’s a lot in the news right now about the economy – inflation, record high gas prices, recession. Many professionals are feeling worried about money, despite having relatively good salaries. The anxieties are both short-term and long-term. In the short-term,...
COACHING CASE STUDY: The Importance of Finding the Right Environment
With almost 20 years of experience in his industry, Paul* was promoted to a Director level position in the fall of 2021. His new supervisor suggested that he work with Alida as he stepped into his new role. Right away, Paul jumped into learning new skills to make him a more effective leader. With guidance from Alida, he began to look at his own leadership style and strengths and discovered some unique things about himself.
Getting Your Mindset Right for Success
Just when you’re at the end of your rope, wanting to find something else, the burnout that makes you want to leave your current job can make your job search even more difficult.
COACHING CASE STUDY: Growing into Her Full Potential
With over 16 years of experience at her organization, Patricia* had worked her way up and was promoted to be the director of her department. As she started in her new position, she was excited about her new responsibilities and the impact her team could have on the organization as a whole. With this promotion, she now reported directly to the head of her organization. She soon learned this leader was focused on other aspects of the organization.
Busy Isn’t Effective When It Comes to Your Job Search
Years ago, when LinkedIn was first a thing, my brother-in-law said, "You know, the insidious thing about LinkedIn is that it feels like you're doing work because you're clicking and typing and all that, but you're not actually getting work done." That is the trap of...
COACHING CASE STUDY: From Completely Overwhelmed to Thriving in a New Role
Jennifer was coming up on her 5 year work anniversary in the most complex leadership position she had yet to have in her career. She had put all she had into the role and was meeting and exceeding expectations. However, working so hard to keep her head above water was catching up to her.
Power Boost Your Career by Overcoming Connection Regrets
This is our final post in the series on regrets, based on Daniel Pink’s new book The Power of Regret. We’ve been looking at each of the 4 core regrets that Pink identified in his research, and noting how each can take a toll on someone’s career success. Connection...
It’s Time to Forgive Yourself: How Moral Regrets Can Stall Your Career
This is our third post in a series on regret, based on Daniel Pink’s new book The Power of Regret. Based on surveys with thousands of people, and countless interviews, Pink has identified 4 core types of regrets that people experience in their lives. In this series,...
No More Boldness Regrets: How to stop playing it safe and get on with your career
This week we’re tackling the issue of regret, based on Daniel Pink’s new book The Power of Regret. Pink has identified 4 core types of regrets that people experience in their lives. We’re looking each of these types of regret, and how they can hold you back in your...
“If only I had…” How Foundation Regrets Can Hold You Back
Daniel Pink has a new book out called The Power of Regret. In it, he identifies 4 core types of regrets that people experience in their lives. As I read it, I was struck by how each kind can lead to people stalling out in their careers. They get stuck, bogged down in...