Year End Reflections
As 2021 wraps up, I am reflecting on year two of the global pandemic and the highs and lows of the year. There are so many things that made me proud, and of course there are some things I wish had gone differently. I am feeling particularly grateful for the time I had in California, reconnecting with family and friends after two years. Definitely a high...
In Gratitude
Did you know gratitude isn’t a thing, it’s an energetic state? One of the fastest ways to shift your energy into a more open one is to identify things you’re grateful for. Research has shown that expressing gratitude improves physical health, relationships, leadership. It can be as simple as writing down three things...
Unplugging and Recharging
The last 18 months have caught up with me. I’ve been operating at warp speed with a long weekend here or there, but I haven’t truly unplugged. I am overdue for a break and some “me” time. I haven’t seen my family in almost two years, since before the pandemic. I’m heading to California to rejuvenate for about 6 weeks. I’ll work some weeks, and I’ll play on other weeks. If...
Two in the Room
In a recent WINSDay newsletter, I mentioned learning about a new organizational approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), called “Two in the Room”. This concept deeply resonated with me. The idea is that we are on a spectrum, and if there are five people in a room, they range from active ally (Person E) to racist who will not...
Coaching Client Results
I’m often asked by potential clients during discovery call meetings to share client results. Results are a critical part of coaching. I’m a strong believer in knowing where you’re headed so you can measure and track results. I help new clients to identify between 1-3 goals for the...
Banishing Burnout
Is your organization bracing for “the great resignation”? If so, you’re not alone. A few of my clients are experiencing increased turnover, and I’m sure you’ve seen the popcorn of job change notices of colleagues and friends on LinkedIn. We are seeing this swing towards resignation due to burnout and increased stress levels, lack of growth...
Purposeful Productivity
Most of my clients are starting to return to work in a hybrid fashion or planning for a return to work this fall. Interestingly enough, many of the same concerns raised last year at the beginning of the pandemic are coming around again as potential issues in the new hybrid work environment, with productivity at the top of the list.Several clients have shared they anticipate a drop in...
Mental Health Month
It’s been quite a year since last May’s Mental Health month. We’ve lived through a year in a global pandemic, intense racial injustice, and a volatile election season, all of which contributed to a tough year for many of us. The result? A society more than a little on edge and additional pressure on mental health professionals. Whether...
April is Diversity Month
April is Diversity Month, and what a month it has been. On the day of the Derek Chauvin trial verdict, we learned of the death of a Black female teenager at the hands of a police officer, and there were other horrible news stories of Black Americans being harassed or worse by police. As a Certified Inclusion Coach (CIC), I am committed to helping leaders create...
