What did your organization do to acknowledge Women’s History Month last month? Nothing? Oops! Read on to prevent this mistake next year! You don’t want to be caught empty handed and scrambling for ideas when March 2023 approaches. Here are tips that any size organization can follow: #1: Start EARLY⏰Example: A large midwestern organization with […]
Hope you had a fantastic long weekend! Are you rested, ready, and excited to tackle the second half of 2021? Yes!! It’s half-time!! On July 2, we marked the official ½-way point of 2021. TRUTH: I’m a bit underwhelmed with my 2021 efforts in personal development. FOLLOW-UP FACT: As a strengths coach this is a […]
At long last, it’s March. This month promises us days that require sunglasses, the warmth of spring, and the potential of bursting bulbs and buds on our bare trees. After a very typical gray Indianapolis winter, I crave bright and sunny skies, the warmth of the sun on my face, and the comfort of […]
So grateful to Kofi Darku of Morales Groups’ SkillUpBuildUp Podcast! Thank you to Kofi for having me back to talk about the lifelong challenge we have to grow! Growth can be hindered by limiting beliefs. What are your limiting beliefs? How could a limiting belief be impacting your life and negatively impacting your ability to […]
In my book, Unstuck at Last: Using Your Strengths to Get What You Want, I discuss the concept of amelioration. The idea behind amelioration is continuous, ongoing, and repetitive-to-the-point-of-monotony improvement. Huge and historic improvements are great. But let’s face it, they are hard to achieve. I gain so much from coaching individuals who have Developer strengths because […]
Nervousness can result from many things – a certain situation, a concern about being embarrassed, or a worry about forgetting information (remember having pre-exam fears that you’d forget everything you’d learned for a big test?) Most adults dread feeling nervous and are therefore tempted to eliminate situations that prompt nervousness and the sense of unease […]