podcast

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Most leaders want to inspire others. They want to share ideas and stories that motivate people, and maybe even invite others to think and behave differently. But what specifically inspires others? In addition to a speaker’s energy and stories, there’s one other piece....

Metrics are how we measure success. At work, we use metrics to evaluate projects we’re working on and to better understand how we’re doing in our job. It’s the same with coaching. When you work with an executive or leadership coach, how do you know that you’re making...