As the pandemic continues, I’ve watched different friends and clients deal with this unique and hopefully once in a lifetime change in varying ways. Some see opportunities galore and go into all-business mode making plans how to pivot while others are immobilized. Then there are the rest of us who have good days and bad. […]

It was St. Patrick’s Day earlier this week and I had to forgo my annual celebration. I was thinking that all those centuries ago, St. Patrick was clearly a leader of his time. But he definitely didn’t have to deal with communicating via Zoom, Skype, Webex and conference calls. The last week or so has […]

I’ve seen a lot of bad behavior in my years as a consultant and in corporate management. In fact, that’s what motivated me to become a Leadership Coach. I’ve seen the look on people’s faces when they’ve been humiliated by their leader, ridiculed by a co-worker, or left sitting at their desk during lunch while […]

How does empathy make you a better leader? When you think of someone who possesses empathy, do you assume they are a nice person or a good listener perhaps? Do you dismiss it as being one of those qualities that the HR Dept. has to worry about but you don’t? Did you know that the […]

What does Influence mean to you? If I asked you to think of the person who most positively influenced your life and career, how would you describe that person? Confident, generous, encouraging, positive, consistent, a direct communicator, honest and so on? What kind of leader do you want to be? There are many examples of […]

Have you ever wondered why the tendency is to focus more on a ‘D’ grade than the 3 A’s that came along with it?  At work, why do we often obsess disproportionately on weaknesses or development needs, instead of focusing on talents and strengths? Of course improving certain talents and behaviors is part of growth, […]

Are you your own worst enemy? Does your inner critic sometimes seem demonic and have an overall negative influence on how you feel about yourself? Why are we so hard on ourselves and indulge in the negative self-talk that left unchecked, will damage our strength, self-esteem and self-confidence? Ask yourself, would you talk this way […]

A lot of people choose this time of year to contemplate their goals and make resolutions for the coming year. The vast majority give up before the month ends. Getting a promotion or a pay raise are realistic and common goals but if these goals are successful, will they get you what you really want? […]

David had a high IQ and worked for years to get to the promotion he had just achieved– SVP Engineering. Because of his technical skills and reputation, he was chosen as the leader of a high profile and exciting new initiative for the company. The stakes were high. He inherited a team of engineers which […]

“I love what I do, the products, the culture… but to be honest, dealing with employees all day long drains me beyond words… ” Have you ever heard a colleague or even your boss say something like this? As frustrating as it may be, if they are in a leadership role, they spent all those […]

Self Management… People who possess a high EQ are more often those who succeed in building flourishing careers and long lasting relationships as well as managing that balance most of us strive for – the balance between work and home life. Having high emotional intelligence is not about being “nice” – it’s about having appropriate […]

How confident are you? How do you come across to others? Whether you’re a new CEO, recently promoted, experiencing a change or setback in your professional career, chances are the first and most painful casualty is your confidence. Confidence is one of the key components of Emotional Intelligence. How we feel is often linked to how […]

Procrastination Do you cringe inwardly or outwardly when you hear the word “procrastination”? You’re not alone. It is one of those words that can guarantee a strong reaction.  That’s because nearly everyone does it in some aspect of their lives. Do you procrastinate more with your career, your family, health, a relationship or all of […]