Will You Say Something When it Really Matters?

by | May 24, 2018 | Uncategorized

Courage and the Elephant in the Room

I love this picture.  Not only are the people in the room looking the other way, seeming to feign disinterest – but the elephant is uncomfortably scrunched in the corner – trying to become as small as possible (unsuccessfully).   In real life, when you are faced with an elephant in the conference room, what do you think the typical avoidance behavior is really about? Are you afraid to say what you see as true?  In what situations are you afraid to speak your truth? To your boss? To your colleague or partner? To your team? What are we all afraid of? (more…)

Is Your Company Struggling with Change? Coaching Can Help

by | May 18, 2018 | Uncategorized

The Coaching Role in Change Management

Can you recall a time when you experienced a major change in your organization? Maybe you experienced what I did when my small technology employer was bought by a big East Coast conglomerate.  My first thoughts were – maybe we’ll have more resources, maybe we’ll get a chance to do more cool stuff and maybe we won’t always be worrying about funding. (more…)

Don’t Manage Time – Experience It!

by | May 16, 2018 | Uncategorized

Why do we focus on time management?  

Is it because we want to enjoy a happy and stress free life?  Is it because we want to be efficient and productive at our work?  Is it because we want work life balance?  What is your why?  Reflect on what you’ve done today.  Do you feel good about what you accomplished today?  Maybe you got side-tracked from your To-Do list – and you are feeling stressed and anxious about having to double down tomorrow. (more…)

The Synergy of Coaching and Recruiting

by | May 4, 2018 | Uncategorized

A friend asked me recently, “What does coaching have to do with recruiting?”

I’ve found that after coaching for almost ten years and recruiting for more than twenty – a huge focus for most of us is about what we will do with our lives. Since so much of our time is spent working – our work should have meaning and purpose. Executives, managers, educators and employees want meaning and purpose. Parents seek purposeful careers and meaningful lives for themselves and their children. Wouldn’t you agree that it’s important to plan and map out your career with intention to enjoy the time you spend on the planet?  (more…)