Grateful
These days, many of us are re-thinking the meaning of Thanksgiving and what we learned in elementary school vs. reality of what really happened in the early settling days of the Europeans on American soil. For me Thanksgiving is about the food and the fellowship. This year we didn’t have the traditional meal with family. I made lasagna for Hubs and me! However, earlier this month...
The Nudge
Hubs and I were in Asilah, Morocco this past summer, where we stayed at a lovely riadh (think B&B, but cozier) that had a resident cat and three turtles as pets. The turtles roamed around in the garden, often near the small bistro tables where we ate breakfast and dinner. One morning as we were sitting there enjoying our breakfast, I heard a thumping sound. I looked over and saw the...
Boundary Up!
Do you struggle with setting boundaries? Recently, I have witnessed or heard examples of individuals setting effective boundaries. One example I observed was when purchasing tickets for a ferry ride while at the beach. The sales person had a process with a few steps, and she was clear in asking us to wait until she completed those steps before asking her additional questions. I appreciated...
Coaching to Combat Challenges
You’re a manager in an organization that has a few challenges, as most organizations do. Maybe your company has issues with performance management. They might have a tendency to hold onto long-time employees who are not quite up to par as they once were. Or perhaps your organization has a retention problem. They’re seeing strong team players who are highly valued move on to greener pastures,...
Tips for New Managers
Recently, I have been doing quite a bit of new manager training, which I love. First time managers are one of the reasons I became a coach. They often get very little support as they are getting started on their leadership journey. So, I have five tips for you if you are a new manager or if you know a new manager. You’re a manager in your first 100 days. What do you do? 1. Assess your...
Exploring Emotional Intelligence
In preparation for our upcoming THRIVVE workshop, Joelle LaGuerre and I have been diving deep into emotional intelligence. But don’t worry, we will only share the highlights in our two-part workshop series: Getting Smart About Emotional Intelligence: What’s Your IQ about EQ? Emotional intelligence is defined as the ability to understand...
Break Free From Burnout
I’ve been doing a little research on burnout, which started after my friend, Crystal Richards invited me to speak on a panel about burnout at her Indoor Recess for Project Managers earlier this month. I noticed more people in my life talking about burnout––clients, friends, and family members. According to Gallup, 35% of managers report feeling burned out,...
Four Ways to Accelerate Your Career
You’re a high potential employee, identified as someone who could grow into a leadership role. But, nothing is happening and you haven’t been given the opportunity to lead. What do you do? How do you accelerate your development when you’re stalled out? Instead of waiting for opportunities to open and getting discouraged, get out there and create opportunities for...
Clear Your Mental Clutter
As many of you know, about seven months ago Hubs and I relocated back to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where we lived for almost 20 years before spending seven years in Washington, D.C. We merged two households––our D.C. apartment and the everything we had in storage from our prior Chapel Hill home. To say the least, it is overwhelming to have everything under one roof. We have been...
