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 Roberto Giannicola, PCC. Several years ago, I saw a documentary about an experiment that demonstrates how something tiny could create an entirely different outcome in people’s perceptions. This took place in a store. When customers paid for their items, the cashier...
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...
By Deborah Howard, MSOD, JD, PCC. If you have been experiencing unfamiliar feelings of inertia, fatigue and a sense of purposelessness, you are not alone. So many of my clients have been expressing these feelings and believe that they are the only ones having this...
By Tom Henschel, Executive Coach/Facilitator. My fellow coach, Courtney, and I wondered what two or three qualities we would consider foundational for an executive in a multi-national firm. She came up with two. Resilience came first. She said, “Senior executives...
Most leaders have at least one difficult conversation on their radar. Whether it’s with an employee, a colleague, or a supervisor, there’s a good chance that you are either anticipating one, putting one off, just becoming aware that one is needed, or, ignoring one —...
By Kelly Ross, MS, PCC. Feedback can be powerful. It can also be hard to deliver. As leaders we have a responsibility to notice, and then give feedback that is powerful and helpful to help those we lead become their best. Three questions may help you get started. Is...
Barb McAllister, MS, MCC. I’ve been a professional coach for 17 years. Even today, I still sometimes forget to make sure I clearly convey what coaching is and what it isn’t to a prospective client. When it isn’t clear, the client may assume that I’m going to tell them...
By Nora Infante, PsyD. Drawing on my observations over many years of helping leaders improve their emotional intelligence, I’ve identified four core practices that are instrumental in emotionally intelligent leadership. They are: our relationship with time, our...
By Sharon Krohn, MCC. Written by the Irish author, poet, priest and philosopher John O'Donohue in his posthumously published book, To Bless the Space Between Us, the blessing “For A Leader,” speaks to the true essence of a leader. He challenges leaders to explore the...
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