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 >>
A client who leads a large team now 100% remotely, asked me this: “How can I make work easier for my teams, my peers and even myself?” I paused for a minute, with no simple answers in sight, and no obvious easy button in a time that’s been hard for so many. But as we […]Read the full post >>
Thousands of professionals all over the world are getting ready to do something that once seemed impossible: they’re about to return to the office in 2023. For those of you whose memories don’t go back very far, the office wasn’t just a sadly funny TV show, but a destination for people to head to when […]Read the full post >>
Are you feeling the pressure to be more valuable at work? Maybe you just want to keep your job safe when others are getting cut or temporarily furloughed. Or more likely, you know that your company, client or customer really needs the superpowers you bring right now. But it’s easy to forget about the value […]Read the full post >>
No matter how experienced, talented, and valuable you are, I know one thing for certain about you. There will be a time in your life when you don’t get what you want at work. Maybe it’ll look like this: You thought you were primed to be promoted . . .but were passed over. . . […]Read the full post >>
When everything’s changing, there’s one thing that will never change. It’s the fact that change creates opportunity. If situations, people, and attitudes are changing in your world of work, you’re in luck. It’s a perfect opportunity to hit the reset button on whatever’s not working for you, including processes, expectations, and even relationships. Here’s an […]Read the full post >>
One of my favorite lines from my friend Kristoffer (KC) Carter’s new book is this: “The greater the volatility, the more determined we must be to slow down and make better decisions.” It’s something I need to remember, often. Maybe you do, too. That’s why it’s the perfect time for KC’s book, Â “Permission to Glow: […]Read the full post >>
My big wish for you, my friend, is that you never, EVER have to experience times of crisis again in your life. Sadly, I know that wish probably won’t come true. You and I both know that in our wild world of work and life, a crisis can initiate from the outside at a moment’s […]Read the full post >>
Making a career change at 50 (or later) isn’t just the realm of the lottery winner or risk-ready entrepreneur. It’s possible for you, too. In fact, more and more people are making some kind of career change at 50+ because they’re ready to make a conscious choice about their life at work. They want a […]Read the full post >>
Ready for a fresh start, whenever you’re watching this? Whether it’s January or June, you deserve a Year of RE: rewind, rethink, revive, reset. Your mindset’s a great place to start. In this short video (<3 minutes), I share a strategy you can use to reset your thinking and create the space for anything you […]Read the full post >>