Around the holidays it’s common to reflect back on the past 12 months and look forward to the next. Has this year been a good one? A struggle? Whether you’ve had a banner year or a year you’re happy to be done with, what comes next? Are you ready to make needed...
Yikes!! Did you forget someone in the office for your annual gift giving?! Everyone does it at least once per holiday season…fully intending to get a gift for someone in the office (maybe our boss’s administrative assistant, maybe your new counterpart in Marketing)...
By Katherine L. Poehnert, M.Ed. Psych., PCC. There are many current, sparkly new terms out there describing approaches to leadership. As an Executive Leadership Coach I have heard many (although I am sure there are more coming down the pike)… and, truth be told, I...
Simon is a rapidly rising star at his HR consulting firm. He’s approachable, likable, and people naturally gravitate to him. His work is thorough and on time. His CEO has noticed that Simon has the ability to get to the core of an issue — really get to the essence of...
A newly minted VP for the company’s New York City district office, Nia was excited about attending the corporate planning meeting and presenting her first set of budget projections and goals. Nia is a high energy achiever, and she was pumped-up about leading her...
Most of us are familiar with what it means to be a mentor, or to be mentored. Mentors are trusted advisors and counselors who provide insight, feedback, and recommendations. Most companies encourage mentoring, and many have created formal mentorship programs. The...
By Amanda Zinke, PCC. One of the biggest leaps I've seen clients choose to make is to embrace "AND" thinking. So many of us think in terms of binary answers. Yes or no, this or that. These options can be useful in making quick decisions and sometimes it really is...
Robert, the branch director of a national accounting firm, had an opportunity to work with an executive coach and was delighted with his results. From communication skills and emotional intelligence to executive presence, Robert grew his leadership skills in a...
It’s a fundamental truth — people do business with people they know, like, and trust. We’ve recently explored “knowing” (read Arden Coaching’s post: “Four Networking Traps to Avoid,”) and “liking” (read Arden’s post: “People Do Business With People They Know, Like,...
Jessie’s CEO dislikes making presentations and dreads “talking with the troops.” He loves his work and manages a thriving company, but speaking at employee meetings and making the departmental rounds to discuss updates and corporate initiatives feels awkward and...
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