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...
By Margaret Enloe, JD, PCC. The other day, I spoke with a client who had just returned from an interview at a law firm. My client was struck by how frequently the law firm partner had interrupted the associates, even when the associates were providing useful...
By Danielle Siegel, PCC, LCSW. It’s the Thursday of Fleet Week in San Francisco, which means the Blue Angels have literally just begun their practice flights throughout the city. I have lived in San Francisco for 20 years and this happens annually. Each year, hearing...
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...
By Kevin “KJ” Johnson, PCC. "We do not learn from experience ... we learn from reflecting on experience."- John Dewey, American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer In the early dot-com years, I led a team of web professionals in the creation of what...
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...
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,...
By Maren Perry, MA, PCC, Founder and President; Arden Coaching How Much Does Executive Coaching Cost? The cost of executive coaching can vary widely based on several factors: The experience level of the coach: When you’re seeking an executive coach for the leaders in...
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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