By Sandra M. Martínez, PhD, PCC I fared rather well through most of the pandemic and then, in April, I started feeling anxious every day. That is unusual for me. I generally manage stress well, even under the most challenging circumstances. Anxiety was beginning to...
By Steve Hansen, PCC. Recently I was coaching Tyler, who has two teams of 4 people each. We talked about what it takes to be an effective coach. While he had some experience using coaching as a method to help his team develop, he was feeling like he was not very good...
According to research quoted in the Harvard Business Review, there are 19 clearly defined characteristics that separate excellent leaders from average or poor leaders. One quality that you may find a little unexpected is the characteristic of “developing others.” Most...
By Laura Hansen, PCC. Yeah, I know, you may be thinking time management is really basic, you know all about it, but be honest, how consistently do you actually practice it? Whether you think you know all about it or know you could improve, let’s do a refresher of time...
By Gilly Weinstein, MS, PCC. Pia was perplexed. At 48 and in a highly visible role for a major multinational, she sensed her growing and learning curves had flattened. As with many things in life, the pandemic surfaced some unavoidable reckonings, including the...
By Bryan Nadeau, PCC. There is nothing static about leading others. It requires ongoing input and learning. When was the last time you stepped back and got feedback on how you are showing up as a leader? If it has been more than 6 months, you are overdue for a...
By Margaret Enloe, JD, PCC. A cartoon shows a sleepy man holding his face mask while opening his apartment door. There, a large sign faces him and reads “RECALIBRATION, Scene 2, Take 146.” We chuckle because it resonates — every day, and especially during the...
By Danielle Siegel, PCC, LCSW. This past year has been a year of change for most of us, and it’s possible that there are still more changes ahead. Maybe you are going back to an office after getting used to working from home or you are taking on a new job or maybe...
By Lyne Desormeaux, PSYD, MCC. Did you know that, worldwide, hundreds of millions of people meditate? And that about 14% of Americans have at least tried it? The practice has become so popular that now you can find apps dedicated to teaching you how to meditate. One...
By Rachel Verlik, PCC. In my work with leaders — especially newer leaders — I often see a desire to hold onto technical knowledge and expertise very tightly. Of course this makes sense — this is what made you successful up until now! You’ve been rewarded and promoted...