In this day of age (especially when managing young team members), coaching is a critical leadership skill to achieve high performance and to build a team of satisfied and engaged employees. While it may feel uncomfortable at first to ask questions instead of giving advice, over time and with practice this will become a natural …
The 4 Coaching Skills That Will Change The Way You Lead Read More »
You might think checking in with people on your goals and actions is time-consuming. But that thought is a trap just like anything else that’s done with short-sightedness. Being held accountable by a person you respect is a powerful strategy to achieve your desired goals. Read the primary benefits outlined below and then get yourself …
Many people think of sports when they hear the word coaching. But in the last 15 years coaching has also become an established practice in the corporate for the same reasons that athletes use coaches – to improve performance, gain insight and to become better at what they do. And it’s not just the executives who have identified …
The reason why I do what I do is because I want people to thrive in their lives. And we, as humans, thrive when we contribute and are able to make an impact with our work. This is why it feels so disheartening to know that so many people are disengaged in their jobs. And leadership is …
9 Common Blind Spots That Plague Even The Best Leaders Read More »
In coaching conversations with my clients, the question of how to build positive, supportive relationships and trust with team members comes up very frequently. When people have trust and feel safe they are more likely to be vulnerable in front of people. This includes bringing forward different ideas on how to approach a problem or improve things, …
Psychological Safety: Why It’s Critical to High-Performing Teams Read More »
In many of my coaching conversations with clients, we touch on the topic of getting promoted. The questions typically sound something like this: “What should I focus on to increase my chances to get promoted?”, or “I’m overdue for a promotion but it hasn’t happened yet. I wonder what I need to do to finally …
Prevailing wisdom claims that the best way to achieve what we want in life—getting into better shape, being promoted, relaxing more and worrying less, spending more time with friends and family—is to set specific, actionable goals. I’m a very action-focused and result-driven person which means that creating plans to achieve my goals was never the …
Setting Goals Is Not Enough – Here Is What Successful People Do Instead Read More »
Today, I have something special for you. It’s a brand new year and most people are excited to kickstart the year and start implementing their ideas, goals, and inspirations. But… there are also people who weren’t at all looking forward to getting back to work after the long and relaxing holiday break. They may even …
5 Ways To Support Someone Who Feels Crushed By Their Job Read More »
Since it’s the end of the year and the season for annual reviews and celebrations has started, I want to share a quick story… It was the end of a long week and a partner at my firm walks up to my desk. His pace was fast and while he smiled, I could tell he …
The Power of Appreciation and 13 Ideas on How to Show it Read More »
Over the last several weeks, I helped several of my clients prepare for their year-end performance reviews. While many managers and employees dread those meetings, preparing in advance (both as manager and employee) can help you feel more comfortable during the conversation and make sure you get the key messages across and leave with a …
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