Leading Through Stress in Wildly Chaotic Times & The Power of the Eight Minute Catch-Up
If you’re a leader right now, I don’t have to tell you that the world feels … loud. The headlines are relentless. The expectations are high. The pace of...
The Professional and Business Costs of Avoiding Conflict
Disagreements happen. People and businesses underperform. Economic and business climates can change, seemingly overnight. Difficult decisions must be made. You can't make everyone happy. Great leaders know this and embrace...
Hanging Tough and Being Resilient in a Chaotic Business Environment
As someone who has navigated my fair share of professional ups and downs, I understand how stress can build when the future feels uncertain. But I also know that when...
Business Lessons from the Heroism of Firefighters
Welcome to 2025! If you are anything like me, your year is off to a running start. I hope you are reaching your goals and setting a fantastic standard...
A Year-End Goal – Leaning into the Power of Time Blocking
Here we are in the holiday season and planning for the upcoming year, which includes business plans and “resolutions”. I’ve often seen even the most disciplined professionals struggle with time...
Nothing Matters in Business More than Gratitude
In the fast-paced business world, where goals and results are the driving forces, gratitude often takes a back seat. It is typically not until the holiday season that we...
Being a Perfectionist Ain’t All It’s Cracked To Be
As an executive coach, I’ve had the privilege of working with high-performing leaders and teams across many industries. One theme I frequently encounter by many clients is an “unrelenting pursuit...
The Fight Against Ageism
As an executive coach, I’ve seen firsthand again and again how ageism—whether subtle or overt—can take a toll on both confidence and career progression. The sting of being overlooked, marginalized...
When Failure is Not an Option: A Restless Drive to Be The Best
As an executive coach, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the most driven and talented leaders and entrepreneurs today. These leaders often come to me not because...
Leading Through Turbulent Times
In this time of profound political unease and rapid technological advancement, it is even more important to be an effective leader who can navigate uncertainty, drive innovation, and foster a...
Middle Age: From Crisis to Chrysalis
Reaching middle age often brings a mix of emotions and challenges. It's a period of transition that many perceive as a downturn; something to be afraid of or anxious about....
Reminder: The Journey from “Conflict Avoidance” to “Radical Candor” as a Leader
Consider a scenario where a leader notices a member of their team struggling with their performance. Instead of avoiding the conversation entirely or sugar-coating the feedback, the leader addresses the...
Confronting a Later Life Crisis
As we journey through life, we often encounter periods of transition and reflection. Today, I want to delve into an overlooked yet profoundly impactful phase of life and explore strategies...
Accountability Begins at the Top
When better than spring to spend time developing your growth mindset? Today, I want to talk about developing a highly effective culture of accountability within your workplace. At its core,...
My Guest Appearance on the Keyed In Podcast
Hard to believe we are already in the middle of February and looking at spring on the horizon. I know I am looking forward to the coming warm weather...
Constantly Encourage Your Team to Challenge You
Welcome to 2024! I hope your year is off to an excellent start. Today, as we march forth into the new year, I want to encourage you all to create...
Moving Faster and Smarter
The end of 2023 is upon us, and doesn't it feel like this year passed by so quickly? More than ever before, things truly are changing, rapidly. The world -...
“Un-Retiring” or Not Retiring
Retirement. What a loaded word. For some, even a 4-letter word. To many, retirement means an exciting opportunity for personal reinvention, exploration, and pursuing passions that might have been on...
Survive Becoming Obsolete — Reinvent Yourself!
In today's rapidly evolving world, the rise of AI has ushered in a new era of unparalleled innovation and transformation. It is truly remarkable. While this technology brings incredible...
Nothing Matters More Than a Team Connected to Your Mission
A recent study by Gallup has some fascinating results. The report found that only 28% of remote workers and 33% of on-site workers feel strongly connected to their companies'...
Nail Your Next Interview & Land Your Dream Job
Interviews! The very word just might strike fear into your heart. After all, these encounters require us to showcase our qualifications, personality, and compatibility with a potential employer, all...
Decision-Making Requires Tough Choices
Wouldn't it be nice if the best decisions were also the easiest? Alas, that is rarely - if ever - the case. Decision-making is both hard and exceedingly complex....
Mastering the Art of Clear Communication
"Say what you mean and mean what you say." Who hasn't heard this idiom? We are taught it from childhood. Unfortunately, though, we are significantly less likely to be taught...
The Curse of Loneliness
Loneliness is an epidemic. Each and every one of us has intimately experienced loneliness. Did you know, though, that studies show that loneliness can quite literally be deadly? Just recently,...