By Barb McAllister , M.S., MCC It’s been a 10 year journey for me to become a Master Certified Coach (MCC). When I began, I didn’t aspire to be a certified coach, let alone a “Master.” I didn’t even know what it meant to be certified. Now, 10 years later, I can say...
Anyone in a management role will find it necessary to provide both positive and negative feedback to their employees. When it comes to negative feedback, though, many don’t feel comfortable initiating the conversation. Being in charge of a team is no easy task, and...
Instinctively, we as humans use emotional intelligence to make decisions, without realizing that this is what we are doing. Though interpretations of emotional intelligence differ, the principle pioneered by Daniel Goleman, PhD is about being aware of and acting based...
The most important aspect of giving more effective feedback actually starts long before it’s time to offer feedback: it starts with setting expectations. How would you be able to give constructive feedback if there were no expectations set? As a CEO or leader in your...
Often times, Millennials are said to be difficult to work with. They are indeed the youngest generation in the office right now, but that does not mean that this group is not open to ideas from others or innovating ideas of their own. As a CEO or leader in your...
By: Eva Szekeres, MA, PCC BURNOUT versus STRESS Have you recently felt … tired, run down, drained, lacking in physical and emotional energy or enthusiasm? Have you had negative thoughts about your job, felt unappreciated by co-workers, felt that you achieve less than...
As a CEO or leader in your company, you may be struggling to create enthusiasm in your office. It’s important to remember that true enthusiasm comes from passionate people. Passion can be expressed in a plethora of ways due to the vastly different personality types in...
Why Even An Established CEO Should Have a Coach It’s Lonely at the Top As a CEO, there are very few places you can go to discuss the private endeavors of your business. CEO’s have a need to process all of their own concerns, including things like: doubts about the...
Why Reputation Is Important Perception = Reality It’s simple, really: the way others read you determines who you are. Personality translates to others’ perception of you, which in theory, becomes your reputation. As you walk into a meeting with a new client, or...
Confidence in Your Decision Making Confidence is a key factor in leadership. A leader must always be definitive and clear when it comes to each aspect of the workplace. To effectively communicate your expectations and see optimal results, you need to have one powerful...
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