Women continue to be under-represented in leadership positions: Only 2 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs, and 8 percent of top leadership positions, are hel...
Pursue Dreams and Lead with Courage
Leading with courage requires us to overcome our fears and feelings of hopelessness in the pursuit of the action we believe is the right choice. Coura...
Workplace Isolation Costs You and the Company
Is isolation preventing you from feeling fulfilled in your job? That was the case with Harry when he came to me for advice. Manipulative behaviors lik...
Feeling Cornered? Train Your Brain!
When “Susan” came to me for coaching, I saw a capable and effective leader. She was intent on pursuing her own development and had a plan that wou...
What are we afraid of?
As humans, the old portion of our brains still influences how we feel and what we do. The fear that gets generated to protect us resulting in our “f...
Starting up? – Rev up your Leadership Skills
Most entrepreneurs are task focused – let’s get it done. Add the fast paced environment of a start-up into the mix, and the intense desire to succ...
How Women Win a Seat in the C-Suite
Anyone familiar with Harvard Business School’s “Heidi/Howard” study knows that women leaders are not going to be hired for a seat in the C-Suite...
Trick or Treat: Hiring Can End Up Being Either
Hiring the right talent can be tricky. You want the candidate to fit into your organization’s culture and you also want someone who can be effec...
Empathy: A Key Skill for Effective Leadership
What makes leaders afraid? People usually become leaders because they enjoy taking control of things. It’s this very need to control that often bloc...
3 Reasons Why Women Make Great Entrepreneurs
I was speaking with the founder of an entrepreneurial company about women in business. He said, “You know, my wife is the most incredible multi-task...
Leadership Qualities: What’s Changed and What You Need to Know
Recently, the CEO of a company shared, “I want to improve as a leader but there are so many theories and books out there on how to develop your lead...
What Separates Great Leaders from the Rest?
Like the VP of Marketing, people with strong learning agility are quick studies. They aren’t afraid to jump into a challenging situation, understand...