In the realm of leadership, accountability is often lauded but less frequently practiced. Taking accountability is more than just admitting fault when things go wrong; true accountability requires a leader to own their mistakes, take decisive corrective action, and...
Executive Coaching
What Motivates You or Prevents You from Hiring an Executive Coach?
by Vanessa Tennyson, PCC, 3CP, SHRM-SCP “Make the difficult journey into self, being honest and candid about what motivates you and what you are truly expecting from the journey forward. Keep still and be patient for results, reminding yourself that this is not...
The Body Language of Leadership: Are You Sending the Right Message?
Words matter, but so does the way you say them. As a leader, the way you express your words can have a profound impact on how your message is received. Your body language–including your posture, facial expressions, and gestures–speaks volumes about your confidence,...
Check List for Professional Development
by Neal Eisenstein Clients generally enter into coaching to work on one or two problematic areas in their communication, management or leadership. However, when we give ourselves permission to learn, more broadly, what it means to influence and make a positive impact...
A Comprehensive Guide to Executive Coaching
The strategic use of executive coaching can be pivotal in the realm of professional development. This in-depth guide to executive coaching defines and breaks down the process of executive coaching, providing a roadmap for those considering the experience. Your Guide...
Imposter Syndrome at the Top: How High-Achieving Executives Can Overcome Self-Doubt
You’re one of the top executives in your organization. You’ve spent years or decades becoming a master of your craft and a reputable leader in your field. You've earned the respect of your peers, the admiration of those you lead, the trust of your board, and you have...
Leading to Inspire: Mastering Coaching Strategies for Leadership Excellence – Part 1
by Julianna Hynes, Ph.D., PCC Leadership is an ever-evolving journey that demands continuous growth and adaptability. Often, when I work with leaders, one of their goals is to learn how to coach their team better. People frequently think coaching is telling someone...
Vacation Strategy for Self-Care
by Fran LaMattina, PhD, MCC Over the years, I have become aware that many of us allow our vacation time to either slip away or not truly replenish us. In my early workdays, I was a part of this unfortunate reality. Not paying attention to the benefits of taking a...
Embracing Change: 8 Steps to Redefining Your Reputation
by Claudia Beck, CPCC, MCC After spending three decades in the fast-paced corporate world, I transitioned into executive coaching. For 30 years in that high-pressure environment, I had carefully cultivated a reputation as a driven, results-oriented leader who could...
You Get the Results You Train For
by Kevin Ciccotti, CPCC, PCC Life provides us with many lessons if we are paying attention. About 15 years ago I had one such lesson. I was in the process of working toward my coaching credentials, and was struggling at the time with staying focused on the task ahead...