This past month was “National Women's Small Business Month.” As a woman-owned business, Arden Coaching recognizes the economic, social, and cultural importance of women in leadership positions across all industries, and appreciates the public awareness. Declaring a...
By Tom Henschel, Executive Coach and Facilitator During one of our coaching conversations, Teqouyah told me about Martin, a direct report of hers. She was considering getting Martin a coach but wasn’t sure he was a good candidate. I asked what her reservations were....
Great leaders tend to be terrific delegators. It’s not a very high-profile topic — it’s more appealing to talk about vision, innovation, or inspiring others — and delegation usually happens quietly, out of the limelight. Where else, however, does the time, energy, and...
By Julianna Hynes, PhD, PCC My daughter Joi, a high school senior, is an aspiring entrepreneur. She's talked about having her own business in the beauty industry since she could speak. She's drafted a business plan and conducted some research on the market. Now she's...
In our experience as executive coaches, many CEOs and C-Level leaders express frustration about their organization’s strategic vision — especially when new directions are developed. Not that they are unhappy with the strategic vision itself — most are excited and...
By Neal Eisenstein, M.B.A., MCC When leaders are unable to follow through on a goal, fail to meet a deadline, deliver a project that does not meet expectations, or fail to meet a reasonable ask, one word to describe these disappointing events in a coaching context...
Corey was excited to speak with Lindsey over coffee in the employee lounge of their IT company. Corey was a fairly new manager and Lindsey was a successful, well-respected leader. Lindsey had brought along many of the company’s rising stars. People sought out spots on...
By Linda Bodnar, Ph.D., PCC It’s not uncommon for the leaders I am coaching to get feedback that they aren’t open to others’ views, ideas, perspectives, etc. It’s also not uncommon for those leaders to be surprised by this feedback and feel that they ARE open! I was...
Not all productivity improvements come from being a to-do list super-user, setting brilliant strategic goals, or managing your time with the precision of an Olympic swimmer. Many behaviors and habits we might categorize as “wellness” also have the effect of improving...
By Sandra M. Martínez, Ph.D. PCC In my coaching sessions with leaders, they sometimes describe a persistent doubt, a fear they will be exposed as a fraud, or a deep sense of discomfort when others recognize them for their skills, talents, or accomplishments, or when...