As we all get excited to head off to our respective homes for an extended respite and some good gravy, I want to share a couple thoughts on gratitude in the workplace. A tradition at many Thanksgiving tables is to one by one, share things we are grateful for. It’s a...
Office Communication
Three Easy Steps to Better Communication
Big picture thinkers are sometimes so up there in the clouds for that 30,000 foot view that it’s challenging to communicate with those who are more tactical in an organization. Some others of us are just so in our own “zone” that we hop right into a conversation with...
Ten Tips on Accepting Feedback Gracefully
By Maren Perry, Founder and President, Arden Coaching We often talk about how to give feedback effectively, though rarely do we hear talk of how to accept feedback well, when really, how effective the exchange is overall very much lies with the receiver of the...
Effective Communication in the Workplace
When we think of effective communication in the workplace, we usually think of speaking. How can I better get my point across? How can I make sure I’m clear and that others understand my directions to them? How can I be sure I’m heard clearly and confidently, and...
Meet our New Executive Coaches Marc, Micki, and Chris!
Arden Coaching is excited to have Marc, Micki, and Chris on board and we're thrilled to expand our reach to the San Francisco bay area in CA, as well as Chicago, IL and Atlanta, GA. Marc Smith Sacks, MA, PCC Specialties: Team Effectiveness, Emotional Intelligence,...
How to Apologize in Business
When I think about learning to apologize, I think about my parents bringing my attention to someone I’d wronged in some way and reminding me to say I was sorry as they stood watching. It seems such a simple thing: to acknowledge that we have (perhaps inadvertently)...
When Your CEO and President Don’t Get Along
When Your CEO and President (or any two colleagues) don’t get along, it can leave other colleagues feeling caught in the middle and the business held hostage to their disagreements. Over the past several months we’ve come across several clients where two senior...
What are Soft Skills?
Soft skills make the biggest difference in the workplace. Employers seek them, co-workers love those who have them, and leaders know they are the difference between being effective and not. So what are they? Simply said, soft skills are qualities that do not depend...
Top Five Communication Mistakes to Avoid
All business involves people – human beings. The way these human beings interact to get things done is through speech, through communication. Unlike communication with a computer, where you simply put a message “in” and assuming you’ve used the correct formula, you...
Top Ten Tell-tale Signs of Poor Office Communication (a.k.a. when to call the Communications Coach!)
Top Ten Tell-tale Signs of Poor Office Communication (a.k.a. when to call the Communications Coach!) When is it time for a Communications Coach? Communication is the key to an efficient and productive workplace. Every workplace involves getting people to do things,...