Most people tell me they feel stuck. But when we slow the conversation down, what I usually hear is something quite different. They aren’t stuck – they’re unclear. That may sound like a small distinction, but it isn’t. Here’s a simple way to tell the difference. If you were truly stuck, you would know what […]
More about the new Leadership Mindset in 2026: it’s long been known that emotional intelligence (EQ) is a well-studied predictor and enabler of effective leadership and team performance — not just a “soft skill.” It just seems like it’s more important now than ever. And even after all these years that we’ve been talking about […]
Leadership has changed over the years – and especially from when I started my leadership journey, so long ago! After the tumultuous year we’ve just had, a new mindset is needed. Leadership is no longer defined by authority, expertise, or even experience alone. The leaders who truly thrive now – who retain talent, build resilient […]
Most people don’t seek coaching because something is “wrong” with them. They seek it because they’re stuck between who they’ve been and who they’re becoming. Clarity doesn’t come from pushing harder or doing more. It comes from creating space to listen—to what has really been quietly influencing you beneath the surface. That’s where real change […]
The month of January is over already – how did that happen? Time seems to be flying by more quickly than ever. You had great plans for yourself this year and are already feeling you are behind. That somehow you are stuck and never going to change to get where you want to go. Maybe […]
As I look back at the world of work this last year, with my themes of careers and leadership, one word keeps coming up: adjustment. Not reinvention or disruption. Just a lot of people quietly rethinking what work is supposed to mean for them. Career-wise, (based on industry research and talking with my clients), the […]
Nope. Not even close. The best networkers I know? They’re not working the room at conferences. They’re having intentional one-on-one coffees. They’re commenting thoughtfully on posts. They’re reconnecting with former colleagues. A Stanford study found that weak ties – those casual connections – are actually more valuable for career advancement than your close network. Why? […]
Let’s talk about the biggest career myth I keep hearing: “I don’t have enough experience for that promotion.” Sound familiar? Here’s the truth – and the data backs this up: According to a LinkedIn study, 70% of professionals who were promoted didn’t meet all the qualifications listed for their new role. That’s encouraging, right? The […]
It’s been a crazy 3 years! We just survived a terrible global pandemic and people lost their jobs in unprecedented numbers. Then the jobs came back and people began to quit – the Great Resignation. But even if they didn’t really quit, many experienced a ‘silent quitting’. And now the economy has turned down again – layoffs are […]
It’s been a tough several years for businesses and the world of work has been upended in any number of different ways. A lot of things have changed, but sadly in the domain of the job search, some things that should have by now, just haven’t. I know that recruiters and hiring managers are busy […]