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.
COACHING CASE STUDY: From Barely Surviving to Thriving
With over 15 years of experience, Colleen* had worked her way up to become a Director of Operations at a large manufacturing site. She was responsible for a team of 200 with 5 direct reports. A year and a half into her new role, the company began making changes that made Colleen anxious about her future.
The Most Disempowering Phrase in the English Language
This might be the most disempowering phrase in the entire English language. It's the kind of phrase that can keep you stuck in a bad relationship, a bad job, a set of unhealthy habits, all kinds of things. Watch the video below or read the blog post that follows to...
The Stress Multiplier
Results are in from the American Psychological Association's Stress at Work survey. It's not pretty. The worst part is how different stressors amplify one another. If you're feeling high levels of stress at work, it's probably time to make a change. Watch the video...
COACHING CASE STUDY: Should I stay and try to make it work or is it time to leave?
Just 18 months into her new job, Jessica* was clear that her new work situation was untenable. Excited for this new opportunity, she had moved to a new area to take on a leadership position. She believed the move was a great step in her career path. However, from the moment she started, she realized the job was not what she expected.
COACHING CASE STUDY: Finally Doing Work She Was Meant to Do
With over 15 years of experience in marketing, Lisa* was recruited for a new role that initially seemed like a great opportunity. But, after she accepted the new job and got started, she began to realize the role was not what she expected. For over a year, she tried to make things work.
Having a Clear Purpose Can Be Powerful
Having a clear purpose can serve as a guiding light in your career. It helps you decide what really matters, and how you want to contribute. When those are clear, you can more easily identify roles and companies that will be a good fit. Watch the video below or the...
Everyone Deserves These Three Things from Their Work
No matter what industry or field you’re in, I believe you deserve three fundamental things from your work. Income Satisfaction Impact Income Obviously. You should be fairly compensated for the work that you're providing to your company. Unfortunately, I talked to a...
COACHING CASE STUDY: The Key First Step in Any Career Change
When Anne Marie moved to a new state due to her husband’s job, she was excited about the opportunities ahead of her. Although she had over 10 years of experience in education and nonprofits, she was looking for a way to translate these skills into a new area.
Culture is Created Through Conversations
No matter what role you hold in the formal hierarchy, you can contribute to building the culture you want. That's true for your team, your organization, and even inside your own head. At the heart of it are the conversations you have. When you can strike a positive,...
Dealing with Difficult People
A couple of years into my first job out of business school, my manager sent me to a training on Dealing with Difficult People. I needed it! There were so many difficult people I had to put up with every day – challenging clients, partners who didn’t listen,...
How to Recover from Surprisingly Bad Feedback
Wharton’s Adam Grant is a great mind in the world of organizational psychology. Recently he posted this: “If you're surprised by the feedback you get at a performance review, your boss has failed. Good managers don't wait for formal meetings to help you grow, they...
Where Most People Get Stuck in Their Careers
It's conventional wisdom that you have to know what you want in order to take your career forward. I disagree. That way of thinking keeps far too many people stuck, spinning their wheels. I believe instead that the best way to figure out what you want is to get out...