by Debbie Plager, PCC I recently asked a new client how she felt she was working and leading in alignment with her values. She paused and admitted, “Debbie, I don’t even know if I can articulate my values at the moment.” Her honesty was a powerful starting point. We...
by Mitzi Short, MBA, PCC Now is a great time to start thinking about the goals, systems, and processes you have in place to make 2025 an outstanding year for you and your organization. How might you have your best year ever? How might you achieve “Optimal...
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...