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...
By José Morales, MBA, PCC. Good leaders in times of uncertainty make time to pause, reflect, and communicate. Sounds simple enough. Yet through my years of consulting and coaching, I’ve seen that, when added to a mounting list of projects, priorities and deadlines,...
By Hien DeYoung, PCC A lot has been written about imposter syndrome. LinkedIn has a course on overcoming imposter syndrome. A February 11, 2021 Harvard Business Review article admonished us to stop telling women they have imposter syndrome — which I agree with because...
By Rachel Verlik, PCC As leadership coaches, we often reflect on trends that are emerging with our clients. One trend that is emerging in my conversations recently is that of having sticky notes on computers with quotes to help remind us to stay true to ourselves....
By Andreas Schumacher, PhD, PCC Ever since the arrival of telecommuting in 1972, the arrangement of “working from home” has been assessed through two different lenses. Most often reserved for upper and more senior management, those eligible saw it as a negotiation...
As the pandemic recedes and life returns to more familiar routines, something called the “Great Resignation” is trending. Perhaps you’ve heard of it — you may have even seen signs of it at your workplace. People — by the millions — are leaving their jobs. Some are...
By Katherine L. Poehnert, MEd Psych, PCC Many of you may remember the book, “I’m OK — You’re OK,” from 1967 by Thomas Harris (I suspect most of us remember the title, but not the author!). The gist of his transactional analysis theory focused on four life positions:...
By Fran LaMattina, PhD, MCC With the myriad demands of day-to-day life, most of us neglect long-term planning for ourselves. We focus on getting through the days, the weeks, the months, and the years managing the requirements of our jobs, our families, our health…...