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Defining Enough: Abundance vs. Scarcity Mindsets (Podcast)
Listen to an exploration of what "enough" means at an organizational and individual level, in a society that constantly pressures individuals and businesses to pursue "more."
Staying focused in a world that's always shouting "more".
Exploring what “enough” means as professionals and leaders. How can you balance abundance and scarcity mindsets for success?
The Power of the Strategic Pause (Podcast)
In volatile and uncertain times, having a strategic pause is particularly valuable. Listen in for why and how to craft space for clarity and decision-making.
How a strategic pause can sharpen your next step
When does an intentional pause bring growth, personally and professionally?
The tension of Q4 - slow down! go faster!
Exploring the ambivalence of living between two states in business, particularly the pressure to speed up and to slow down simultaneously. Where are you living in “both… and”?
Summer is for reading, reflecting, relaxing ... and learning
Do you know how you learn? Professional development is vital for ongoing growth - do you know how to make yours successful?
Managing Complicated Feelings at Work (Podcast)
Listen to fast and practical ways to support yourself and your colleagues when it’s a tough day to be at work.
Complicated Feelings at Work
How do you show up well when you’re experiencing complicated feelings at work? Practical tips to help yourself - and your colleagues.
Feelings... nothing more (or less) than feelings
Explore the power of emotional intelligence and creativity in navigating life's ups and downs, enhancing personal and professional growth.
Looking back. Looking forward. Committing to action.
As you move into 2022 take time to reflect, set a direction, move into action, and commit to being honest with yourself regarding how you are spending your time. Also, take time to express your gratitude to those who have supported you on your journey.
Should I Stay or Should I Go Now... / Please Don't Go!
There's pent-up demand in many industries and workloads are high. Employees are demanding flexibility of both schedule and location, and employers are exhausted from the challenges of constant adaptation. How do we meet in the middle, with satisfied employees at thriving businesses?
So what's to be done?
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes: choice and agency
When the pandemic hit we experienced stress and fatigue. Now we're facing it again. This time it's about change. Change is hard - it affects each of us differently, but it affects us all.
(re)Emerging - it's not just for cicadas
Our long-term professional success - especially as we move into senior roles - depends upon identifying areas of strategic importance and making real progress. This is not just checking tasks off the to-do list. Rather it's about checking off the right tasks to make real progress on what matters!
Put your own (oxygen) mask on first
In a year where the idea of wearing a mask has profoundly changed, that phrase we used to hear on every airplane flight has a whole new meaning. Read on for tips on how to put your oxygen mask first in your professional life.
The power of poetry - and why it matters for business
To succeed professionally (and personally) takes a careful cocktail of skills, knowledge, and mindset. When any one of these attributes is lacking, we are at risk. We must stay curious to thrive - even more so in times of change. Poetry can build change resilience.
The Consulting Walker’s Guide (Podcast)
Listen to why and how walking can help you focus at work, and develop a strategy for incorporating working into your leadership practices.
Take a walk - you never know what you may find!
Walking has gained a lot of attention during the pandemic. It's outside, free, takes limited equipment, and accommodates social distancing easily. Walking is also business relevant. Walking helps you think and spurs creativity. It can enhance memory and shift perspective on persistent challenges. Walking with others disrupts power dynamics and lowers conflict.
One Whole Year of What The Actual *!@#?
It's been a year of conflicting emotions. We've deeply examined business trends and choices; reimagined our relationship with technology; transformed how we discuss mental health and wellbeing; and opened a broad conversation about race, equity, and opportunity.
What do YOU bring to your network? Add value by understanding how you show up.
Self-knowledge can be as simple as understanding who and what we are, and who and what we are not. It allows us to operate with effective authenticity. A lack of authenticity undermines trust and that is not good for business.
Weak ties, serendipity and intentionality - maintaining and making relationships in a pandemic
The pandemic has helped me see that even though I am an introvert, I enjoy being around people. Getting intentional about relationship building has been immensely satisfying. I can count a number of new and highly-valued friends/colleagues with whom I have never spent time in person.