By Plum Cluverius, MA/ABS, PCC. As leaders, we engage in numerous situations every day that demand self control, which we exercise when we choose a more beneficial response even though our instinct is to take an action that feels good in the short run. It could be as...
After completing a 360 degree assessment, Nikki reviewed the results with her new executive coach. The vast majority of the assessment was positive. As you might expect, there were a handful of unfavorable comments and a few areas where skill building, leadership...
By Dan Brown, PCC. With good intentions, but without knowing it, you could be subtly undermining the confidence of those you manage, even your top performers. How? By praising them. Yes, really. That praise can do as much damage as criticism at first may come as a...
By Lilian Abrams, Ph.D., MBA, PCC. I’d like to tell you a true story about “Suzanne’s” results from coaching (my client’s name and select details have been changed to protect confidentiality). She is the highest-level female leader in a traditionally male industry —...
Lucas is a career-minded professional who sees opportunity on the horizon — a chance to become a member of his company’s senior team in the next couple of years. Smartly, he wants to improve his leadership skills and prepare for his next role. A sore point for him has...
By Janet Makepeace, PCC. As a leader, running toward comfort in your career can be a roadblock to your success. Experience and knowledge that you bring with you on your leadership journey shapes your ability as you take on broader leadership roles. Becoming...
Most of our day is spent working on the day-to-day. That is, most of us are pretty good at organizing a to-do list and prioritizing what needs to get done today. We work hard. We’re efficient. Trouble is, as urgent as many short-term “must dos” are, they rarely...
By Nora Infante, Psy.D. Over the course of my career as psychologist and executive coach, I have on many occasions had to be cautious and thoughtful about where the line between coaching and therapy exists. It’s a conversation I have had with HR directors, coaching...
As you reflect on the start of a new year and the beginning of a new decade, perhaps you have some big picture changes or improvements in mind. In terms of professional development and career growth, “building leadership skills” often rises to the top of the list....
By Michael Nagle, PCC. All of us experience anxiety, fear, anger and sadness in our personal and professional lives, especially during times of change, it’s unavoidable. But many leaders refuse to admit emotions exist, either their own or other people’s emotions. As a...