Ditch the Facade: How to Nail Job Interviews by Being Your True Self
Are you dreading that big job interview coming up? I get it – the whole process can feel like stepping into the spotlight, desperately trying to be our “best selves” while secretly wondering if we’re good enough. It’s enough to make a heart palpitate! But here’s the thing, – the secret to nailing those common […]
How to Stop Second-Guessing Yourself at Life’s Crossroads
When you come to a fork in your life’s road, it’s tempting to agonize over making the “correct” choice. But here’s a secret: the exact route you take matters far less than the mindset you bring to the journey. Every step is a chance to consult your inner Sage, checking that your path aligns with […]
Leadership Growth Requires Giving Up Control
Great leaders know when to step aside. — Tara Jaye Frank New leaders (sometimes not so new!) often struggle with giving up control and allowing their team members to do what they need to. There are a couple common reasons for that. The first reason is lack of trust. This happens often when a leader […]
Win Fast, Win Often
To help people believe they can achieve victory, put them in a position to experience small successes. John C Maxwell It is easy to take the time to celebrate big milestones but so often we as teams and individuals forget to celebrate the small wins. That is a big mistake! If you want […]
What to Do with Those Weaknesses?
Jennifer is a big vision leader. She knows that about herself. One of her top strengths is “Futuristic.” Put her in a room, let her loose on an idea and she will tell you what is ahead years down the road. She loves to think about the future. At the end of a brainstorming session […]
Why Leaders Need to Choose Their Brand
I don’t know how many times I have heard this story from clients when I ask them what they want next in their career…”I don’t really know. I just started on this career path and did what needed to be done. I kept getting promoted and just fell into my next position.” To be […]
Can Love Conquer Stress?
Close your eyes for a minute and remember times in your life when you felt love. It could be the first time you held your child, those joyful, intense days of a first love, that moment you picked out and brought home an adorable kitty or puppy. This very simple exercise has lowered the […]
A Hilarious Way to Lower Stress
, I love to laugh. Some of my favorite memories are times spent with friends laughing so hard, doubled over, struggling to catch a breath. And then just when we thought we were in control someone would snort and the laughter would start all over. Such delight! How long has it been since you had […]
The Simplest Stress Relief Technique Ever!
Have you noticed that during a stressful, busy day you tend to stay focused and tense sitting in front of your computer or in a meeting? By the end of the day your muscles are sore and knotted. On top of that your brain is foggy and you feel totally exhausted. Today, I have a […]
What Do You Control?
It seems like work-stress is as common as fur balls in cats or lint in dryers. Most people I talk to are barely keeping up with the workload and then… another huge roadblock is placed by a manager or client derailing progress, the company goes through a restructuring, a favorite boss leaves for a […]