As a business coach and entrepreneur, a common challenge that continues to come up for both me and my clients is people asking us to give away our time and gifts for free. This could be inviting us to speak, picking our brains or submitting a detailed proposal that basically outlines the entire project. The common element is an expectation…
Read MoreLimit Your Baggage – Don’t Own Others’ Emotions
Being a consultant, entrepreneur and mom comes with enough pressure, without having to hold the emotional load of others. But it can take courage and persistence to set boundaries and not own others’ emotions. Trust me, I know. For way too many years I carried these emotions. It was only when the load became too heavy, threatening to bury me, did…
Read More4 Tips for Going from Boring to Impactful Presentations
While it’s great finally being able to get together with colleagues, the downside is more in-person meetings. And boring presentations. At least on Zoom you can turn off the camera and zone out. Not so easy when you’re in person. I don’t think anyone ever plans to give a boring presentation that has people staring at the clock, hoping it…
Read MoreUnderstanding Why Authentic Leadership is Important
Leadership is a pretty big buzz word that’s regularly misused – with the terms leadership and management often interchanged (incorrectly). Adding to the mix, the term authentic leadership is also starting to be used more. But what is authentic leadership? Simply put – it’s a person who shows up as their authentic self. It goes beyond taking leadership courses, implementing…
Read MoreHow Leadership Affects Organizational Culture
As we continue to navigate life in a global pandemic and the impacts of the great resignation, leadership is a hotter topic than ever before. Why? Because there’s finally concrete proof of the impact of how leadership affects organizational culture. I’m know I’m not the only person who has left an organization due to a toxic work culture. In tracing…
Read MoreWhy Kindness Never Goes Out of Style
Every time I go grocery shopping, I make sure I thank the cashier for their hard work, ask them how their day is going, and say a kind word. It’s amazing watching how that small interaction changes their body language and energy. Often their shoulders relax, they let out a sigh and their defenses go down. It opens space for…
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