“True leadership stems from individuality that is honestly and sometimes imperfectly expressed… Leaders should strive for authenticity over perfection.” – Sheryl Sandberg I was having lunch in London with Donald, the leader of a successful marketing company when he asked … Continued
While New Year’s Resolutions and creating your “one word” for 2024 is nice, neither gets to the heart of understanding long-term sustainable change. In order to sustain your motivation toward an important goal, you first need to understand the difference … Continued
Who doesn’t want more insights and innovative ideas? This holiday season as we stroll into the new year, I’d love to introduce you to the Insight Innovation Loop. I first introduced this in our Neuroscience of Coaching course, a collaborative … Continued
Professional growth is not possible without personal growth. Period. Full stop. One of Einstein’s most popular quotes is: “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” If you want to become a better … Continued
I recently returned from a Coaches Retreat I led in the South of France. This impressive group of leaders who attended my retreat included coaches who’ve worked with people from the Mayo Clinic to Google X to CEOs in top … Continued
Did you know that our brains are wired with a natural negative bias, a protective mechanism honed over eons to safeguard us from potential threats? While this innate inclination has been crucial for our survival, it also means that we … Continued
Since this week consisted of Halloween and Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead, a traditional holiday honoring the deceased celebrated in Mexico and by those of Mexican descent), I wanted to share a thought-provoking story about fear. On … Continued
Chances are that you used a mirror this morning when brushing your teeth and getting ready for the day. You may have used the mirror while getting dressed and doing one “last look” before leaving the house. And who can … Continued
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou Leaders, when was the last time you asked your team how you … Continued
I hear the phrase IMPOSTER SYNDROME come up a lot in coaching sessions and the professional development space. Usually the client feels like they are struggling with it and wants to know how to overcome it. In general terms, imposter … Continued
