Today’s organizational landscape demands more than just a mix of talents; it requires a genuine synthesis of varied perspectives and inclusive practices. Executive coaching is pivotal in developing leaders who are not only adept in their roles but also champions of an inclusive culture. These leaders understand that inclusion goes beyond mere representation; it’s about […]
Executive Coaching: A Crucial Driver for Leadership Excellence
The value of executive coaching is no longer just anecdotal; it is supported by hard evidence. Studies provide data that coaching boosts leadership effectiveness, especially in areas such as decision-making, strategic thinking, and managing relationships. The Institute of Coaching cites that over 70% of individuals who receive coaching benefited from improved work performance, relationships, and […]
An Excellent Business Plan Does Not Guarantee Success
Looking back, I am amazed at how many times I’ve jumped into a new business completely clueless. For me, this ended up being a good thing. Did I have an exit strategy? No way! Was I able to follow my business plan to a T? Definitely not. As I was learning, my business plan kept […]
What is Your Definition of Success?
I once heard Arianna Huffington say that it’s time to stop bragging about how many hours we work, and how exhausted we are. She believes it’s time to redefine success*, taking it beyond money and power, to include well-being, wisdom, and wonder. I couldn’t agree more with this definition of success. Success to me is […]
Five Tips for Effective Coaching Questions
People always ask me, “What exactly is coaching and how is it different from any other conversation?” A coaching conversation is different from other conversations due to the amount of questions asked, and the type of questions asked. In general, a coach should be doing 80% listening and 20% talking. If a coach is doing […]
How to Merge Creativity and Business
Business is so much more than ROI and numbers. It is also about creativity and compassion. The truth is, you cannot run a successful business if you are not creative. Bringing creativity into your leadership is more than just supplying the Playdough at a company retreat. It is about fostering innovation and allowing mistakes to […]
Have You Ever Wondered How People Define Success?
Success seemed really simple in elementary school. You get an A on your math test—success! You win a game of foursquare—success! You play a solo in your band concert and don’t miss a note—success! Adult life is much more complex than acing a spelling test every Friday. As a result, each person’s definition of success is […]
Listening: The Do’s and Don’ts and How To Master It
The human mouth plods along at 125 words per minute, while a neuron in the brain can fire about 200 times a second. No wonder our mind wanders when there’s so much time in between the words of a conversation. This is part of the reason we remember only 25 to 50% of what we […]
Four Resources to Help Employees Manage Change
I recently had the honor and privilege to be interviewed by different publications about changing work dynamics, managing difficult employees and the future of our workforce. The new era of workforce management is here; I hope our interview discussions help you plan for the future in these times of change. When I spoke to Bindu […]
Five Tips for Coaching Top Performers
Executive coaching helps effective managers become even stronger. The same can be said of Olympic coaches and the athletes they coach. A recent article in the Harvard Business Review looked at various coaching strategies and strengths that have helped coaches produce winning athletes in intense situations. Thinking of employees as athletes, five keys to success […]
