I told one of my first coaches that I wanted to ‘reach my potential’ and in her characteristic bluntness, she said that sounded ambitious. I didn’t like her response. Ambitious or not, I wanted to unlock my stuckness. I was tired of myself and of the same situations happening to me over and over again.
I also wanted something that would accelerate my growth. I wanted to see what exactly I was capable of.
Read More“There will always be people who are smarter and more talented than you are.”
In terms of parental pep talks, this isn’t the stuff of inspiration. My mom first said this to me when I was in junior high and feeling ‘less than.’ She could have taken a lot of angles to soothe her frizzy haired, slightly odd daughter, but instead she chose clear-eyed honesty that didn’t do much for me in the moment, but has come to serve as somewhat of a mantra for me…
Read MoreOne of my clients, Jennifer, is alternately referred to as Wonder Woman and a Force of Nature by her team. After less than a minute of small talk during this week’s coaching conversation, it was clear that Jennifer was struggling with something.
Read MoreEvery leader has their signature style of leading when managing their team.
Your leadership style is probably well-known. Before people join your team, they already have a perception of what it will be like to work for you. If they don’t know much about you, they ask others about their experience. And while you may be a multidimensional person, there is a good chance that your style will be boiled down to a simple soundbite, especially if you rely too heavily on one single style of leading.
What do I mean?…
Read More"Should." It’s a word we all know well, and has become especially prominent in this time of deep uncertainty. This month on LinkedIn, I explore the "should's" I all too often hear from my executive coaching clients, and how instead of allowing them to silence our inner wisdom, we can choose to gently lay them down.
Read MoreThis week on Forbes, I’m talking executive presence. It’s a huge part of what people often come to me for, and for good reason. It’s the quality that really sticks with people. It’s what inspires teams, buys you influence, and, on a more personal level, helps you bring the best version of yourself to your work.
Read MoreIn our increasingly public lives, how much do we choose to do things not just because we love them, but because they send a particular message about who we are and how we choose to live?
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