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How to Navigate Chaos and Find Solid Ground

It's 2:37 AM on a Tuesday and here I am, staring at my ceiling remembering not long ago a time when I was thinking about...

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How to Journey Through Change

You know that uneasy feeling in your gut when everything starts shifting around you? There had been many times in my car...

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Reflection and Setting Intentions: Navigating the Overwhelm of a New Year

As the clock strikes midnight and we say goodbye to another year, something magical happens. It feels like we get a fres...

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What I Got Wrong About Getting My Boss's Attention (And What Actually Works)

Earlier this year, I sat with a colleague who was ready to quit. Let's call her Pam.

She'd been working so hard on a hu...

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From Setback to Strength: A Leadership Coach's Guide to Resilient Growth

 

There's something magical about early morning reflection time. Today, as I sit with my steaming cup of coffee watchin...

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Stop Swimming Against the Current - Why Problem-Focused Thinking Leaves You Exhausted

It’s amazing what happens when you stop swimming against the current and start going with the flow. I’m not talking abou...

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How to Get Leadership Buy-In for Building Change Capability (Without Losing Your Mind)

Ah…leadership buy-in to add resources and capability... It often feels just out of reach. If you've ever tried to pitch ...

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Unsung Heroes: The Veterans Who Shaped Our Lives and Continue to Inspire Generations

This Veterans Day, I wanted to take a moment to honor the memory of my step-father, Alan Jones, a Vietnam veteran who se...

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The Art of Strategic Goal Setting: How to go from aspiring to taking action

 When it comes to growing your career, focusing on strategic goal setting can be a game changer. Strategy isn't just a f...

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3 Mistakes I've Made (And Learned From) As a Leader Navigating Complex Change

As someone who's been leading change in highly regulated industries for over 20 years, I've seen it all. From multimilli...

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Why Hard Work Isn’t Enough To Get You Noticed

 Often we think that if we just work harder and do more we will be noticed for all our efforts. While sometimes that’s t...

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How These 3 Steps Can Elevate Your Role from Task Manager to Trusted Advisor

I often get asked by emerging leaders and professionals in all kinds of roles how to transition from executing tasks to ...

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