Moving into 2023
As we approach the end of the year, it’s time to reflect on what has happened, what we’ve learned, and what we can do going forward. The word that stands out for me for 2022 is ‘Acceptance’. We all have…
Business Communications Skills Tip – Words Have Power
How are your words shaping your world? The words we use impact not only those around us, but our own well-being and ability to deal with challenges. The current challenges many of us are facing in our Covid or post…
Business Communications Skills – Tip – What is Important to You? Tasks or Relationships
What is important to you as we enter a new year? It can be so tempting to focus on the many ‘tasks’ we want to complete. Yet, the quality of our lives and careers are wholly linked to the quality…
Want to Stand Out In Virtual Meetings? 5 Communication Habits That Will Help You Succeed
In today’s climate of frequent virtual meetings it’s as important to be able to communicate well online as it is in person. After all, succeeding in your career is about more than just talents and abilities, it’s about getting noticed…
W.A.I.T. – Why Am I Talking?
W.A.I.T… Why – Am – I – Talking? I love this acronym! It reminds me to consider what I’m saying and whether its the right thing to say in the moment. These are some of the questions that sit with…
Walking Coaching – Executive Coaching With A Twist
Walking Coaching Tired of virtual meetings? Here’s something different. There is nothing like a good walk to help clear your mind, boost your energy, and help you consider best options for moving forward. I was working on a project some…
Responding to Requests
Responding to Requests. How often do you get asked to do something? If you are like most, it would be at least once a day, but likely numerous times throughout the day. This makes responding to requests effectively an important…
Making Requests
How many requests of others do you make in a day? How many in a week? How many in a year? We can’t function in life alone. Making requests are a a vital part of communicating and working with others…
Motorbikes and Metaphors and Analogy in coaching
You may be wondering how motorbikes connect to coaching. In many ways, they don’t connect. But, I want to share the story of how one of my clients used something he was familiar with to explore something more complex –…
Building Trust and Connection – In A Virtual Environment
I’ve been providing virtual coaching and training for the past 14 years and while the technology has changed in that time (now we have video and I have to look presentable) and some things require more attention, many of the techniques…