Many companies are working hard to retain and hire talent. Anyone can keep a mediocre employee… they never leave! But HR managers know how difficult it is to attract and hang on to great employees — particularly in the midst of the “great resignation.” A recent...
By Katherine Poehnert, MEd Psych, PCC Did you know that your Brain is distributed throughout your body? If you have a body, and move that body in space, and are aware of the signals that body is sending to you, then you know that your behaviors, decisions, emotions,...
Tonya had a difficult conversation with Alison late last week about the research she’d failed to do for their team marketing project. Tonya had been stressed out, but she felt ready. Employing various aspects of one of Arden Coaching’s favorite books, Crucial...
By Steve Hansen, PCC. There are many different management styles that leaders use to get work done effectively. Two behaviors, if used in appropriate measure, can strongly enhance facilitating conversations and providing feedback — critical skills of an effective...
By Margaret Enloe, JD, PCC. True or false: A Leader Knows How to Give Feedback. The answer is often…false. Yet, giving and seeking good feedback is a critical skill throughout one’s career, especially for a leader who wants to get the best out of themselves and their...
Aaron became the divisional vice president of a technology firm about six months ago. He knew he was taking charge of a hot mess — his predecessor had led poorly, resulting in mediocre performance, low employee morale, and bad feelings all around. Aaron realized early...
By Claudia Beck, CPA, PCC. Many of us began our careers by developing expertise in a technical, functional, or professional domain. Doing our job well meant having the right answers and becoming an expert. We became attached to knowing. We climbed the ladder and...
This past month was “National Women's Small Business Month.” As a woman-owned business, Arden Coaching recognizes the economic, social, and cultural importance of women in leadership positions across all industries, and appreciates the public awareness. Declaring a...
By Danielle Siegel, PCC, LCSW. When I work with my clients around listening, we focus on two areas, Levels of Listening and Active Listening, to help them become engaged listeners so others feel heard. I recently introduced the concept of Levels of Listening to a...
By Tom Henschel, Executive Coach and Facilitator During one of our coaching conversations, Teqouyah told me about Martin, a direct report of hers. She was considering getting Martin a coach but wasn’t sure he was a good candidate. I asked what her reservations were....
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