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RELATIONSHIP RED FLAGS
It's often that we encounter someone who 'seems' nice but over time, shows us parts of their character that make us feel 'on edge'. These relationship red flags can be indicators of more sinister character traits where they seek to manipulate and control others. This...
You’re Picking Up More Than Conversation: The Science of Emotional Contagion
You feel different around some people. You shrug it off as “a bad meeting,” or “that person’s always intense.” That’s partly true, but it’s also biological. Our bodies, brains, and autonomic nervous systems don’t just listen to words. They sync with the people we...
PRINCIPLES OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE
We give everything to our careers: We miss events, take time away from families, work overtime, weekends and check emails at all times of the day. But at some point - when it's just gotten to be too much - we find ourselves thinking "this can't be normal". ...
THE HIDDEN MANIPULATOR: A DESTRUCTIVE PATH OF THE COVERT NARCISSIST
Unlike their grandiose counterparts - who demand attention through bold displays of superiority - covert narcissists operate in the shadows. They're the masters of subtle manipulation, wielding emotional weapons so carefully disguised that their victims often blame...
COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP – NOT EMPATHY BURNOUT
Here’s what happens: when you use empathy all day long, you’re actually feeling other people’s pain, stress, and worries as if they were your own. It’s like carrying two backpacks – yours and someone else’s – all day long.
Many Gen X leaders (those born between the mid-1960s and early 1980s) grew up being the “fixers” and “helpers” in their families and workplaces. We learned to care deeply, but nobody taught us how to care without getting tired out.
FEEL THE DIFFERENCE: LIVE YOUR LEGACY
We often think of legacy as something we leave behind: A summary of our life’s work etched into the future by those who remember us.
But what if we flipped that narrative?
What if your legacy isn’t something you wait to leave… but something you choose to live right now?
As an executive coach working with successful Gen-X leaders, I’ve seen how chasing success markers and milestones – titles, financial security, prestige – can slowly pull people away from who they really are. They’ve done everything “right,” yet still feel something’s missing.
Why Wait? Live Your Legacy Now
Most of us were raised on the idea that legacy is something we leave behind. Something to be considered when we're nearing the end of our careers, or our lives. But what if that mindset is outdated? What if our legacy isn’t something we retire into, but something we...
GREEN IS GOOD BUT BLUE IS BETTER: The Power Of ”Blue Spaces”
I’ve always said that water is my happy place. There is a connectedness and feeling of peace that being by water, or 'blue spaces', creates for me. The reality is that I’m not alone: Many people find it relaxing to be near water. But did you know there might be...
THE STRENGTHS OF THE INTROVERTED LEADER
Traditionally extroverts have long been regarded as leadership excellence, while the value of the introverted leader has been overlooked. Extroverts speak up readily and converse with others easily, making them stand out as obvious 'people' people, while the quiet,...
BELONGING AT WORK: THE VALUE & HOW TO
Recently diversity, equity and inclusion has been expanded to include belonging. But what is the value of belonging at work and how do we create belonging within teams? According to Psychology Today, in this age of relative isolation - increasingly lonely, alienated...
THE PROFESSIONAL PAYOFF: AUTHENTICITY & VULNERABILITY
In the realm of the professional arena, authenticity and vulnerability are often overlooked or undervalued qualities. However, today's rapidly evolving work environment demands that these become essential components of effective leadership and meaningful...
BURNOUT: PROACTIVE STRATEGIES TO MITIGATE STRESS
Stress is a reality for all of us - even if we don't want to acknowledge it. It's part of our daily lives in both personal and professional situations that demands we learn how to mitigate the effects of stress. But stress doesn't have to take over. Left unchecked...