We Need to Get Better

In the last few days, I have coached two people managers who both expressed their profound dislike of managing what we generally refer to as “soft skills”. One manager only wants to focus on teaching technical or “hard skills” that relate directly to her work in finance. In contrast, the other manager wants to focus […]

Are you having fun with it yet?

Back in the day, we earned knowledge—through degrees, certificates in leadership or real estate, and years of field experience. Now, knowledge lives at our fingertips as we realize AI is more than just a tool to rewrite emails. I’ve been using AI in my coaching practice, and wow—it’s transformative. Just today, I challenged a leadership […]

How Are Your Doing With?

The other day, I was on my monthly Zoom call with four colleagues with whom I studied at Columbia University to get my Executive Coaching certification. Our Columbia Mastermind Group has been together for over five years, exploring professional and personal development, sharpening our coaching skills, and examining what gets in the way of forward […]

What is it and Why Does it Matter?

I enjoy researching relevant topic areas and creating workshops that bring the subject to life. The other day, I tackled authenticity and authentic leadership and had the privilege of testing the content with 19 professionals with diverse backgrounds and experience levels for Charleston Leaders, a local non-profit. The framework I used is from emotional intelligence, […]

How Optimistic Are you?

When I studied to become certified in Emotional Intelligence, I was surprised to learn that optimism is considered a key skill associated with stress management. What does optimism have to do with the ability to manage stress? When we take a step back, it is easy to understand. Optimism is having a “positive outlook and […]