The holidays can be challenging for some of us and emotional triggers appear to be in abundance during the festive season. Â Whether it is the stories of Christmas past or the stories and the demands of Christmas present, we certainly can find ourselves flooded with powerful emotions without realizing it. When you find yourself […]
Balancing work and home life is a challenge for many. As actors in our own lives, we hold many leading roles (parent, spouse, caregiver, friend, employee, etc.) which are often competing for time and attention. Attending to all these roles and responsibilities is quite a juggling act which from time to time can be overwhelming. […]
Are you intimidated by leaders? Are you intimidated to be leader? Do you think that you lack the worth to deserve the title? Where does that attitude come from? Maybe you lack experience and therefore assume that if you haven’t done it before then you can’t do it. Everything you do adds to your experience. […]
Being fired from a job is one of life’s top 10 stressors, according to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, designed to evaluate how stressful events will impact one’s health. That’s why I recommend that one of the first things to do when you’re downsized is get support so you can vent your feelings. Your […]
Women are as qualified as men to hold leadership positions, yet in 2015 only 23 Fortune 500 companies were led by women. That’s less than 5%. Why is there such a huge disparity?1 Research indicated that in contrast to men who tend to be more career-centric and driven by the desire to maximize their […]
 Although many coach trainees engage in mentoring as a credentialing requirement, the opportunity to participate in this self-directed learning is an excellent investment in yourself on both a professional and personal level. The support that comes from a coach mentor brings your learning to a different mastery level.Mentoring is a time to look at how […]
Sharing an article written by Crystal Ponti – November 26, 2017, for the December 2017 issue of Success Magazine Know your strengths to focus your vision and boost performance. “Play to your strengths.” You might read it on a billboard or a T-shirt. But what does it really mean? I’ve always assumed […]
How often do you feel there is more to complete in a day than there is time for? As a leader, how often are you confronted by a project that seems too big to handle? Utilizing some simple productivity tips can be your lifeline in today’s environment of doing more with less. Prioritize Before you […]
So you have a new project in mind—a major undertaking, a shift in direction, the kind of thing that will put your company on the map or reaffirm its dominance in the market. And you are feeling a little… overwhelmed. This leadership thing is not for the faint of heart. Even after all of these years, a […]
You walk into a meeting late and people are already in huddles. Colleagues glance over ever so briefly then turn back to their conversations. You sit down in a corner and use your smartphone to check email. Once the group discussion starts, you want to offer an opinion but can’t seem to get a word in. Eventually, you […]