As you can imagine, I’m coaching a lot of clients through fear and uncertainty these days. We’ve all seen the headlines about mass layoffs, a white-collar recession, and AI replacing us. Professionals are posting on LinkedIn, desperately seeking a job. Breadwinners are going from six-figure incomes to surviving on gig work. I’m volunteering for an…
Life Lessons
Is Being “Coach-like” a Good Thing?
We expect a lot from leaders, and when you’re in a leadership role, a big part of your job is to honor those expectations. Just because you’re calling the shots doesn’t mean you’re any good at it. Effective leadership takes skill. It’s not as simple as demanding someone do as you say. The best leaders…
You Can Do Hard Things
I don’t have to tell you life isn’t easy. We all have to do hard things . . . From slogging through icy sludge on a blustery winter morning to drudging through another unproductive meeting about the project from hell – life comes with everyday nuisances. From losing a loved one to losing a big…
WTAF is Happening? And What Can We Do About It?
Today’s message isn’t a fun one, but it can’t be avoided. To say that what’s going on in this country is a distraction is an understatement. My coaching clients are scared. It’s my job to guide you in finding fulfilling work, creating a business that fires you up, and achieving success on your terms. And…
Are You Projecting Again?
I’ve noticed a pattern with clients lately: They’re doing a lot of projecting. With fear and anxiety running high, it’s no surprise that projecting is rampant. People are assigning their own thoughts or feelings to others in an attempt to avoid emotional distress. It’s a coping mechanism. No matter what’s going on in the world,…
How to Get Better at Operating in a Crisis
Don’t take this the wrong way, but we are in crisis. What I mean by this is, as human beings, we’re in crisis — often. I’m not trying to bum you out here, just facing facts. The human condition includes the positives and negatives of the human experience. The reality is we’re in trouble sometimes.…