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In the Right Direction
Each month, I share bite-sized episodes with my most-used coaching tips, tools, and strategies to help you think and communicate effectively. Each episode has concrete ideas you can put into action to grow your leadership, build your confidence, and enjoy your life more.
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Episode 43: The One Tool You Need to Understand Others Better
We have a fundamental need to be understood by others. We also want to understand those around us, and how they truly feel or think about something. Yet, too often, there’s a lack of clarity all around. If we want to more deeply understand how others are thinking and...
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Episode 42: The Power of Visioning
Most of us are goal-driven people. There are things we want to achieve at work, and there are things we want for our lives. Sometimes, we know what to do to achieve these, and sometimes we don’t. We feel stuck and unsure about what next step to take. The good news is...
![Episode 41: How to Get Better Feedback](https://debelbaum.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/41-how-to-get-better-feedback2-1080x675.jpg)
Episode 41: How to Get Better Feedback
Most leaders appreciate feedback so they can continue to learn and grow -- to serve their team, their stakeholders, and their organization. They want to know what they’re doing well and what their opportunities are; yet, too often, they receive feedback that is vague...
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Episode 40: The Surprising Secret to Being More Productive
With so many expectations on us, we need to make sure that we are using our time wisely and efficiently. Yet focusing solely on our thinking and forcing our brain to stay on task for too long can undermine our productivity. If we want to be productive and efficient,...
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Episode 39: One Question that Gets to the Heart of the Matter
We all want things, for our relationships, our career, and our life. We want love, we want to grow, and we want to thrive. Yet, too often, our thoughts are about what’s not going well – the challenges, worries, and problems. What if you had a way to shift your...
![Episode 38: One Way to Avoid the Comparison Trap](https://debelbaum.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/38-one-way-to-avoid-the-comaparison-trap-new-1080x675.jpg)
Episode 38: One Way to Avoid the Comparison Trap
We want to know that what we’re doing OK in life, that we’re making good decisions and choices. Yet when we start comparing our accomplishments and lives to what others have achieved, it’s easy to doubt ourselves and hear only our inner critic voice. If we want to...
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Episode 37: One Easy Way to Prevent Misunderstandings
In our personal and professional relationships, we want connection, collaboration, and understanding. Yet, sometimes, we get the opposite: hurt feelings, frustration, and misunderstanding, especially when expectations are not met. The key to creating more...
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Episode 36: What To Do When Emotions Cloud Your Thinking
We have a lot to think about, and sometimes thinking about our lives, families, and work can evoke strong negative emotions. When a situation has a big negative emotional charge, it can keep us feeling stuck and going around in circles in our mind. Fortunately,...
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Episode 35: The Benefits of Asking Better Questions
Most of us want to feel happier, productive, and more fulfilled. Personally, we want to know that we’re living a life that matters. Professionally, we want to feel confident that we’re being an effective colleague and leader. One way to do this is to use the powerful...