by Courtney Birch Webster The most unsettling words in leadership might be "I don't know what's next." After 17 years of coaching executives through transitions, I've witnessed powerful leaders—accustomed to clarity, direction, and decisiveness—suddenly find...
by Dr. Lilian Abrams One very useful aspect of coaching is the chance to gain clarity on topics that are important but perhaps a bit…“foggy”. Clients who maximize their coaching often use our coaching meetings to surface the niggling items that have been floating...
Conflict in the workplace is common and inevitable. Differing goals, perspectives, and priorities among team members make conflict a natural byproduct of collaboration: in fact, 85% of employees will experience workplace conflict at some point in their lives, and...
Resilience is one of the most sought-after qualities in leadership today—and for good reason. In a time defined by constant change, economic turbulence, and unforeseen challenges, leaders who can adapt, recover, and grow in the face of uncertainty stand out as...
by Kelly L. Ross You have likely heard someone say that gratitude is a powerful practice to increase happiness. Extensive research confirms and illuminates how and why you may want to add this to your start to 2025. I have several started and abandoned gratitude...
Executive coaching is about growing into the best version of yourself as a leader. It’s a rare opportunity to step back, gain perspective, and develop skills that drive both personal and professional success. But great coaching sessions don’t happen by chance. The...
by Laura Hansen, PCC In her book The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier that Locks Successful Women in Place, Ellen Connelly Taaffe, a member of the faculty at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, explains why many women get to a...
by Mitzi Short, MBA, PCC As the end of the year approaches, the familiar cadence of holiday festivities is joined by another seasonal hallmark: performance reviews. This is the time for reflection, feedback, and forward planning. For many professionals, it’s also an...
by Jonathan Sachs, MBA, FACHE, PCC Managing your company’s executive coaching program can be challenging, with tight deadlines, limited budgets, and high expectations from leaders seeking help. Building an internal bench of executive coaches is often costly and...
by Steve Hansen, PCC As coaches we are frequently asked to do a 360 assessment interview process for our new client. This usually involves talking with the client’s manager, peers, team members and HR partner. During one of these interviews, I was speaking with the...