Internal Unrest – What is this About?
Discerning the Storm Within You Julie was uncomfortable. For weeks, she felt the need to rearrange each time she entered her office. The desk had been in several places, the corner, the middle of the room, and next to the door. She also moved the seating area in her office, [...]
I Will Just Work Forever
Right now, you’re already organizing what your future will look like. – Seth Godin There’s nothing wrong with the hustle. There is something wrong with staying in the hustle forever. You may say, “but I’m not in the hustle!” As your coach, I would ask, “Well, what’s your exit plan?” [...]
The Pain of Making Choices
Marcy was having professional growing pains. After months of working with a coach, it became apparent her decision-making process was more complex than she realized, while many times fraught with consternation. She was aware of her focus and drive, although she had a blind spot in understanding her influence as [...]
People, Project, or Problem?
How much time do you spend every week untangling the tensions that arise from problem solving with your people? What could it mean for you - and your company - to intentionally improve that process? When leaders are assessing challenges and pain points, often we initially perceive people as the [...]
Five Things You Will Always Face in Your Business
You don't know what you don't know. Otherwise called a blind spot. Success and profitability can create blind spots leaving your company vulnerable to avoidable stress, potential crises, or missed important opportunities. This happens because we work hard and stay laser-focused in the building and growing phase. But, we neglect [...]
What’s the Real Problem – Your People or Your Systems?
Do your business systems support people success? The team gathered for the routine monthly strategy meeting to prep for upcoming training. The agenda set, outcomes explained, and dates planned. The only problem was that the facilitators planning to work with the clients were unsure and confused. Inevitably, this cycle happened [...]