Tom Henschel Start by observing “Nolan just isn’t ready to be a VP,” his CEO told me. “He’s a rock star in his expertise, but he just doesn’t feel like a VP.” Nolan had heard the feedback before and, in our first coaching session, vowed that by the end of our time...
By Kevin Ciccotti We all know the old adage that no one truly achieves success alone. It takes many people, all playing different roles, to make a team or even an individual successful. Okay, so if we know and accept that, then why is it so hard for us to ask...
By Barb McAllister Supporting managers navigating the transition to leader is a key part of my work, and one I deeply enjoy. Going from Manager to Leader was a journey I took myself during my career at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For me, leadership...
By Rachel Verlik, ACC With the 2016 Summer Olympics upon us, we see the top athletes in the world compete on the international stage. They are the best in their country and the best in their field. As they compete in their respective sports, think about what makes an...
By Lyne Desormeaux Most managers would like their direct reports to know what is expected of them and know how to do their jobs, take on new projects and deliver great results. When their direct reports are able to do so, these managers feel like they can deliver on...
By Micki Lewis MS, PCC, CPLP We say to ourselves, we can do it alone and we don’t need anyone’s help in finding work. Studies have shown just the opposite. We really do need a personal support team handling this huge task- especially in the ever-changing times and our...
By Dan Brown Let me pose two, silly-serious questions: Can you inhale only? Let’s find out. Empty your lungs completely and then draw in a big, rib-expanding breath. Now hold your breath long enough for your heart to pound as the carbon dioxide builds up. It’s...
The most productive and effective teams trust one another and use each contributor’s strengths to the fullest. Because of this, getting your team closer to reaching its highest performance level involves getting group members better acquainted with one another. To...
Getting negative feedback from others is never easy. We often find it hard not to immediately get down on ourselves and overanalyze what we could have done differently. Or maybe even worse, we deny it and dispel that person’s opinion altogether. Now think of the way a...
One of our wonderful New York City coaches, Janine Schindler, will be speaking at the Columbia Coaching Conference for Columbia University in New York City! Her topic is Bridging the Chasms between Individuals: Expanding Our Understanding of Mindset: Attendees will...