There are a million directions you can take your life and career. Is anything stopping you from seeing your possibilities? Having a vibrant sense of possibility changes everything. It puts your current situation into a bigger perspective, and a spark of enthusiasm in your heart. Possibility is why children are so full of hope and […]
Understanding coaching starts with knowing what it’s not. In the business world, terms like ‘mentoring’, ‘teaching’ and ‘counseling’ are often used interchangeably with ‘coaching’. This is a grand misunderstanding that causes confusion about what coaching actually is. It’s also a personal pet peeve. But I digress. [Tweet “When you coach someone, your mission is to […]
Right now, I’d like you to ask yourself 3 revealing questions: Do you sometimes feel discomfort with your life and you can’t trace the cause? Do you sometimes question what you’re here on this planet to do? Do you feel you’re quietly waiting for something to happen to make the pieces of your life fit together and […]
Ever since I began leadership coaching (about 15 years ago) I’ve asked my clients to choose a theme for the coming year. I’m going to ask you to do the same. Over the years my clients have picked all manner of themes including ‘creating community’, ‘power’, ‘dialing back’, ‘authentic passion’ and ‘calm and quiet’. What […]
The first thing to know about envisioning success is this: it’s not as obvious as it may seem. I had client who was nearly killing herself to support a decadent urban lifestyle that brought her very little happiness. She kept assuming at some point she would hit an income level that would provide satisfaction. For […]
Every company needs accountability woven into the fabric of its culture. You can still have a lively, creative, warm atmosphere with high standards of performance and personal ownership. So be intentional about this. How accountable is your atmosphere today? Start by asking yourself the following 5 questions: Do people routinely miss deadlines? Do projects fall […]
[Tweet “Here’s something to consider: is ambition preventing you from being a great leader?”] I believe leadership is about people first, goals second…because you won’t achieve any goals without people on your side. Ambition has a nasty way of tainting relationships. If it’s unchecked, it’s a sure-fire way to limit your abilities as a leader. […]
If you’re like most people, you’ve unwittingly adopted other people’s metrics of success as your own. This happens by osmosis. People usually conform to their parents’ or society’s opinions of what’s important. But to have a life you passionately love, you need to question whose rules you’re playing by. You need to ask yourself what […]
Do you want to shine brightly as a leader and in life? Do you want to know how to thrive and make an impact at work and at home? I’m pleased to announce that my 4 new books, based on my most popular coaching programs, are now available. They deliver advanced life and leadership skills […]
[Tweet “You can’t inspire and lead collaborative efforts without one fundamental requirement: trust.”] Do people believe you’ll do what you say you will? Here’s the reality of many corporate cultures. People are in a meeting, mostly agreeing on a stated direction. Discussion takes place. Commitments are made. People leave the room. Some of what was […]