Resources
Bold Authenticity
Strategies for taking bold action to authentically achieve more connection, influence, and success without compromise.
The Goal of Resilience is to Thrive
If you are familiar with my story, you know that my business is built on an accusation of incompetence and my personal value of resilience. In case you are not familiar, here is a quick recap. At a time when I thought my career was on the rise, I was
Living & Leading by Your Values
When I made the decision to strike out on my own as an Executive Coach, it was scary. One of my core values is maintaining financial security; and as a single person at the time, I had to assess my ability to maintain my standard of living. As I considered
True Leaders Value Relationships
Whenever my husband or I do or say something silly or aggravating to one another, we respond with, “That’s why you don’t have any friends.” Truth be told, as a couple we are pretty cocooned by choice, but individually, we each have a small circle of close and trusted friends.
Leadership Essentials
From Life to Lessons – Living & Leading with Emotional Intelligence Conversation and Connection: Own Your Story
“When you work with someone long enough and form a relationship, they become curious: they want to learn more about you. This is not meant to be an invasion of privacy or a hunt for information to use against you later. It is a desire to connect and establish common
From Life to Lessons – Living & Leading with Emotional Intelligence Chapter 3: Hello Vulnerable, Meet Reward
“The inexperience of youth gives us the freedom to ask the hard questions even when the answers are harder to hear. Over time, our concerns about what people will think overshadows the freedom of our youth. We become hesitant to share our truth or ask the hard questions. Our concern produces
Striking the Optimal Balance for Leadership, Maintain a Body and Soul Connection
Meditate and exercise. When pressure mounts, leaders often focus their priority on achievement and neglect their well-being. Meditation and exercise boost stress tolerance and optimism, both of which help you to refocus attention and manage competing priorities. Ensure proper rest and community engagement. Use flexibility to ensure you receive proper sleep to
Career Strategies and Insights
Out of the Mouths of Babes
A few Sundays ago, I went to the diner after church to indulge in the French toast that I was craving. As I sat enjoying my breakfast, a gentleman walked in with his two grandchildren. They were greeted by the owner in a way that suggested familiarity, and seated. After getting settled at the table,
Angela’s Legacy
On July 10, 2016 the world lost a special women – Angela Fletcher. I am among a huge group of family and friends committed to reminding the world that she was here. For those of you that knew Angela, I’m sure that you have your own stories of how she touched
A Case Study in Leadership Vulnerability
The Situation Michael is a Vice President at a fortune 500 organization. The dynamic on Michael’s team was rather informal and he enjoyed a very relaxed relationship with his direct reports. The informality, however, did at times interfere with the extent to which Michael communicated clear expectations. Additionally, his direct
