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How is Coaching Different From Similar Disciplines?
Read more: How is Coaching Different From Similar Disciplines?You need some help getting unstuck so you can reach your professional or business goals… so where do you turn? When it comes to professional development and support, there are four main disciplines to consider: coaching, therapy/counseling, mentoring, and consulting. Each of these approaches varies in focus, whether they’re problem-solving or solution-oriented, and whether they […]
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Where’s the Fun in That?!
Read more: Where’s the Fun in That?!Remember building epic skyscraper towers from building blocks or slotting in that last piece of the jigsaw puzzle on your living room floor? You were doing more than just playing; you were picking up the basics of things like problem-solving, pattern recognition, and physics. These childhood activities were actually priming you for some serious grown-up skills like critical thinking and innovation, crucial tools in today’s work world. It never felt like learning; it was an exhilarating adventure. Imagine what it could look like if you reignite and infuse that same passion and curiosity back into your organization, including in its…
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Escaping the Merry-Go-Round of Negative Thinking
Read more: Escaping the Merry-Go-Round of Negative ThinkingRemember the last time you found yourself stuck in a loop of negative thoughts that you couldn’t seem to break free from, no matter how hard you tried? It’s like a mental merry-go-round that keeps you from moving forward. Identifying and changing these unhelpful thinking styles is essential for maintaining mental clarity and emotional health, particularly in leadership roles. But how do you recognize these negative thought patterns, and what can you do to get back on track?
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Beyond Gen-Z Burnout
Read more: Beyond Gen-Z BurnoutWhile I was at the Hudson Institute of Coaching annual conference, one of the evening breakout group topics, sparked by Nick Petrie’s talk, centered around burnout and vertical learning. Coaches were noticing a surprising new trend in the past five or so years where higher and higher numbers of workers in their early and mid-twenties were reporting burnout in addition to those workers who were later in their careers.
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Embracing the Wind
Read more: Embracing the WindDo you ever find yourself exhausting all your energy just to stand still? During a recent walk along the beach while a thunderstorm was brewing, I was watching a flock of gulls caught in the gale’s fury, flapping furiously just to hover in place. As I stood there with all that raw energy crackling in the air and the sand whipping around my feet, I couldn’t help but see a reflection of my own struggles in the birds’ futile efforts. It was as though we were both exhausting ourselves against unyielding forces. But then, something wonderful happened. A single gull…
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Engineering a Greener Tomorrow
Read more: Engineering a Greener TomorrowHow often do you wonder about the legacy your leadership will leave, not just in terms of business success, but its impact on the entire planet? Thinking about Earth Day on the horizon next week, how do you lead your teams and projects in a manner that not only achieves technological advancement but also champions […]
Tapping your inner strengths to accelerate your growth
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