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Leadership Fad or Trend?
By Katherine L. Poehnert, M.Ed. Psych., PCC. There are many current, sparkly new terms out there describing approaches to leadership. As an Executive Leadership Coach I have heard many (although I am sure there are more coming down the pike)… and, truth be told, I...
Pay Attention! Performance and the Ability to Focus
Simon is a rapidly rising star at his HR consulting firm. He’s approachable, likable, and people naturally gravitate to him. His work is thorough and on time. His CEO has noticed that Simon has the ability to get to the core of an issue — really get to the essence of...
10 Tips for Better Leadership
By Margaret Enloe, JD, PCC. The other day, I spoke with a client who had just returned from an interview at a law firm. My client was struck by how frequently the law firm partner had interrupted the associates, even when the associates were providing useful...
Increasing Positive Emotions
By Danielle Siegel, PCC, LCSW. It’s the Thursday of Fleet Week in San Francisco, which means the Blue Angels have literally just begun their practice flights throughout the city. I have lived in San Francisco for 20 years and this happens annually. Each year, hearing...
A Critical Leadership Skill: Creating Stretch Goals
A newly minted VP for the company’s New York City district office, Nia was excited about attending the corporate planning meeting and presenting her first set of budget projections and goals. Nia is a high energy achiever, and she was pumped-up about leading her...
Accelerate Your Learning with Reflection
By Kevin “KJ” Johnson, PCC. "We do not learn from experience ... we learn from reflecting on experience." - John Dewey, American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer In the early dot-com years, I led a team of web professionals in the creation of what...
Mentoring to Accelerate Your Career and Help Your Company
Most of us are familiar with what it means to be a mentor, or to be mentored. Mentors are trusted advisors and counselors who provide insight, feedback, and recommendations. Most companies encourage mentoring, and many have created formal mentorship programs. The...
“AND” Opens Up Possibilities
By Amanda Zinke, PCC. One of the biggest leaps I've seen clients choose to make is to embrace "AND" thinking. So many of us think in terms of binary answers. Yes or no, this or that. These options can be useful in making quick decisions and sometimes it really is...
Executive Coaching for Groups: Enhancing Individual and Organizational Performance
Robert, the branch director of a national accounting firm, had an opportunity to work with an executive coach and was delighted with his results. From communication skills and emotional intelligence to executive presence, Robert grew his leadership skills in a...
AIM SMART Goal Setting
By Karen Carmody, PCC. To be successful at anything, you need to have a plan. Whether you’re running a marathon, renovating your home, or developing your leadership skills. A critical part of an Arden Coaching Executive Coaching Engagement is creating a Developmental...
I Know You, I Like You…Can I Trust You?
It’s a fundamental truth — people do business with people they know, like, and trust. We’ve recently explored “knowing” (read Arden Coaching’s post: “Four Networking Traps to Avoid,”) and “liking” (read Arden’s post: “People Do Business With People They Know, Like,...
How Much Does Executive Coaching Cost?
By Maren Perry, MA, PCC, Founder and President; Arden Coaching The cost of executive coaching can vary widely based on several factors: The experience level of the coach: When you’re seeking an executive coach for the leaders in your organization, you want to...
Executive Presence: The Art of Reading Your Audience
Jessie’s CEO dislikes making presentations and dreads “talking with the troops.” He loves his work and manages a thriving company, but speaking at employee meetings and making the departmental rounds to discuss updates and corporate initiatives feels awkward and...
Are You the Brave Nut to Lead Others Toward Self-awareness?
By Roberto Giannicola, PCC A few months ago, I delivered a presentation about attitudinal mindset and how it affects behavior at work. I talked about how our views, based on our beliefs, experiences, values and assumptions, impact the way we show up in our career. The...
Managing Relationships: Peak Emotional Intelligence
“I‘m tired of working with people who just don’t get it!” This summed up Lauren’s mood at the end of yet another long work week. Lauren is a bright, articulate young executive. She’s done great work at her financial services firm. But, having been promoted and...