Once again, it’s Independence Day in the United States of America. It’s a good time to remind ourselves of all the ways we can exercise our independence, especially in our career. So, in honor of the thirteen original colonies that bravely started this union, here are thirteen ideas (plus tools) you can use this holiday […]Read the full post >>
So, what does a coach do–really? One of our readers asked this question recently as their manager was offering to “coach” them. In this video, Coach Darcy Eikenberg shares the three things a coach REALLY does (and should do)–whether it’s a full-time professional like Coach Darcy, or someone else in your organization who’s coaching. Listen […]Read the full post >>
Is mindfulness at work possible? Or is it just a trendy phase? My friend and mindfulness speaker Harriet Stein joins me to share why the practice of mindfulness isn’t just a woo-woo nice to have anymore. Harriet’s a former nurse-turned-professional speaker and teacher, working with companies all over to use mindfulness at work to reduce […]Read the full post >>
It’d been six months since Sarah’s colleague Alexandra became her new boss. She was fine with it at the time, and even relieved that someone who knew her well would now be in charge of the department. And then . . .things changed. Sarah couldn’t put her finger on it, but she noticed she was […]Read the full post >>
“I need to build confidence at work with my team and leaders right now. But everything’s so uncertain in our company—heck, in the WORLD! How can I build confidence when I don’t have all the answers? And how can I feel confident in myself when I’m feeling kinda lost?” My coaching client asked me this […]Read the full post >>
It’s Mother’s Day, and in writing a card to mine, I realized all the lessons she’s taught me–especially ones I use everyday to help change the world of work. We’d love to hear the lessons your mom taught you, too so share at the end of this post or on our Facebook page. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! […]Read the full post >>
Hybrid? WFH? WTF! Here’s the truth: if you’re a knowledge worker in a large organization today, you’re probably working with some combination of a remote team, sometime, somewhere. Maybe you’re in the office, but others aren’t. Or maybe you’re all there together–but just for a day or two. Or maybe everyone in your company […]Read the full post >>
If you’re a leader, departures on your team can hurt. They’re not great for your business and are often difficult personally as a comment on your ability to retain your team. Too often, we’re surprised by that knock on the door or resignation email that appears I can’t promise you’ll never experience turnover, but there […]Read the full post >>
It happens, even to the achievers among us. Sometimes, we don’t feel like doing anything at work. We’re stuck. Frozen, even (and not the Disney kind.) Oh sure, we can hear that teeny voice in our head saying, “Hey! There’s lots to do! Get busy, slacker!” But we just can’t find the right spark to […]Read the full post >>
If your life at work feels unmanageable, then it’s time to take an honest look at what’s in your control to fix it. You may be surprised to find there are more things in your power than you’ve ever realized. In this video short, I share the three things that are always in your control, […]Read the full post >>