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How Anxiety Traps Us, and How We Can Break Free
Zulfi, a coaching client of mine, is the envy of many of his peers. As the general manager of a large, successful business, his work is one of the CEO’s core priorities. He does good work and is well-loved by his team. But Zulfi has a secret. He suffers from anxiety. It keeps him up at night, impacts his health, and takes a lot of time and energy to manage. When people praise Zulfi’s poise during a major customer presentation, ...
Read More10 Steps to a Coaching Culture
In a recent Ted Talk, Bill Gates opened with the statement, "Everyone needs a coach." Almost everyone can benefit from the straight talk and support of a performance coach, especially at critical junctures in their career. To elevate future leaders faster, encourage traditional leaders in new ways of thinking, and to facilitate transition, more leaders are working to create a culture of coaching in their firms. I am encouraged by ...
Read MoreHow to Spend Less Time in Meetings
If back-to-back meetings don't define your workday, consider yourself lucky. This year alone, professionals worldwide are expected to spend 24 billion hours in unproductive meetings, costing more than $540 billion worth of resources, according to the Doodle State of Meetings Report 2019, which examined 19 million meetings arranged through the scheduling platform. "My favorite line from a past client was: 'I am headed to a meeting to discuss ...
Read MoreHow to Nurture Tomorrow's Leaders
Learn three ways you can personally help train future leaders. Who taught you how to drive your first car? Maybe it was your parents, a family friend or a driver's education teacher. Whoever it was, they most likely had a lot of experience driving in order to show you the ropes. Everyone has great stories about learning to drive, as it's an important milestone; a rite of passage to adulthood. Hopefully, your teacher showed you the basics and ...
Read MoreHow to Nurture Tomorrow's Leaders
Learn three ways you can personally help train future leaders. Who taught you how to drive your first car? Maybe it was your parents, a family friend or a driver's education teacher. Whoever it was, they most likely had a lot of experience driving in order to show you the ropes. Everyone has great stories about learning to drive, as it's an important milestone; a rite of passage to adulthood. Hopefully, your teacher showed you the basics and ...
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