Are you using ALL your Smarts?

On August 25, 2020

Have you ever had a big decision to make? How did you go about it? At some point did you make a list of pros and cons, or some other logical analysis, that tipped you towards the answer the numbers pointed to?

Look Up, Way Up

On January 17, 2017

Is one of your 2017 goals to get promoted? Do you feel you are doing a good job, getting good reviews, and yet the next level seems to elude you? I have a couple of young professional clients who are feeling this frustration. They have ‘followed the rules’ at their company, gained expertise over the

How To Give Better Advice

On January 6, 2015

Why is our valuable advice often ignored? At a party last week a friend announced he had just been let go from his company. After the commiserations, almost everyone in the group starting offering advice. “Well if I were you….” My friend was inundated with well-meaning intentions…and handled it gracefully with polite nods of his

It’s Not A Women’s Issue–It’s A Humanity Issue

On September 11, 2014

At the end of Jon Stewart’s interview with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand about her new book “Off the Sidelines,” Gillibrand says she feels lucky to have had many positive role models and mentors in her life—seeing Hillary Clinton speaking in China inspired her to leave her corporate job and do something she really cared about– and hopes this book of

Want To Become More Confident? Embrace Your Vulnerability

On June 16, 2014

I know a woman–actually I know several–incredibly smart, accomplished, experienced, wide breadth of interests, energetic. A couple of these women actually counter the proverbial “it doesn’t take a rocket scientist” with degrees in aerospace, computer, and electrical engineering. This woman is at a crossroads in her career and she consciously and subconsciously sabotages herself. She

I’m A New Manager–What Do I Focus On First?

On June 5, 2014

Shauna has been a great individual contributor and is loved by her clients. She is looking for a new challenge and wants to progress in her field. A manager position just opened up and despite her anxiety over being inexperienced in management, she accepts the promotion. Even if you are an experienced manager, moving into

I’ve Got The Diploma, Now What? 5 Tips On What To Do Next

On May 27, 2014

With graduation season in full swing, a frequent comment I’ve heard from parents is, “My son/daughter graduated with XYZ degree but doesn’t really have an idea of what they want to do or how to start.” While I am a leadership coach by trade, I also do a bit of coaching with those who are

How Emotional Intelligence Can Help You In The Job Search

On March 19, 2014

The previous post (What’s emotions got to do with it? I’m looking for a job!) highlighted the first EQ element I find important to the job search phase of career transition. Today, I’ll share the other four. 2. Emotional Self-Awareness What it is: Understanding what you are feeling and why Why it is important now: For many

What’s Emotions Got To Do With It? I’m Looking For A Job!

On March 13, 2014

Emotional Intelligence in Career Transition—the Job Search (Part I) While coaching clients in various stages of their career, I have found that certain Emotional Intelligence (EQ, emotional quotient, for short) elements are more relevant depending on what phase of career transition the person is in. This is the first of a series of posts highlighting