“What can I do in that moment when I’m so triggered/emotional/frustrated?” Ten to twenty managers in the conference room, learners, eagerly seeking answers. And every one of the dozens of times I facilitated Emotional Intelligence training for this client, across multiple locations and functional groups, this was the most frequently asked question. That moment. The […]
As his tea steeped at the company coffee bar, a CIO spoke with curiosity about the Drama Triangle. He was just learning about it but sensed it could be helpful in realizing his vision of a more empowered organization. A collaborator and former client of mine joined the conversation. She explained that I had introduced […]
A Technology Leadership Team hired me to facilitate a team dynamics workshop on the first day of their 3-day offsite. Eleven R&D leaders in a division of a Fortune100 company, mostly (software) engineers. New team leader. Lots of tensions. 3D Intelligence Working with teams, it’s important to understand their Cognitive, Affective, and Instinctive intelligences. Cognitive […]
As we prepare to ring in 2024 this weekend, most leaders are reviewing the past year. One simple exercise has had a significant positive impact on my planning. The reason is that it shifts my perspective on what I’ve accomplished over the prior year. Inspiration Ignites Intellect That shift in perspective energizes and inspires my […]
I was surprised when a potential client, the first time we met, introduced me to the restaurant manager who seated us by saying “she’s going to make me a better person.” I was proud and humbled that he sensed I could help him based on what my friend and former client (who is now on […]
I often coach leaders struggling with what to do, how to support, People Who Resist Planning (PRP’s.) From the C-suite to VP’s and Directors and Managers, this phenomenon occurs at all levels of organizations of all sizes and all stages…from scaling startups to the Fortune 100 and nonprofits, from technology to manufacturing companies. Visible Symptoms…Or […]
“Can you help me get better at planning because my team needs more of it from me?” The fact that a leader asked this question in a recent workshop should be celebrated. Why? The leader had become aware of their blind spot in planning and had the motivation to find solutions for their own leadership […]
In our Creative Power & Potential workshop with a new client last week, I heard a familiar plea. “Can you help me get better at planning because my team needs more of it from me?” Near the end of the day, this same courageous leader shared that she hasn’t asked for help before because she […]
Multiple colleagues have expressed to me recently how frustrating it is for them, even disorienting, when their schedules change, important meetings move, priorities shift. They have a plan for the day, or week, and when the inevitable change happens…a client cancels or postpones a meeting, or the finish line they were about to cross on […]
I saw a post on LinkedIn recently about the rapid pace of change and the shifts we “all” need to make in response. The author insisted, “you need to be bold, spontaneous, and confident.” They continued…”you need to be willing to take risks.” Many of my leadership coaching clients would cringe if they read this. […]
