You deserve to be the leader you have always wanted to be. You deserve to achieve the results that you want. You deserve the lifestyle that you wish for as a leader and as a person. And that is why we prepare and post new blogs regularly to help you design the life you choose.
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Building an unstoppable team goes beyond gathering skilled individuals; it's about fostering a collaborative, creative, and joyful environment where everyone's unique strengths shine. Recognizing and nurturing these strengths can create an environment where excellence is not only expected but cultivated.
Read MoreWithout a well-thought-out succession plan, companies face the risk of losing valuable talent and experiencing major disruptions in business operations when leaders or key persons leave.
Read MoreStrategic thinking is a vital skill for career growth because it gives you the ability to make smart decisions and adapt to changes. By developing and using this skill, you position yourself as a valuable asset in the workplace.
Read MoreIt’s finally time to break free from the cycle of unattained goals and move towards achieving what you want. Stop making this common mistake. It’s what keeps Managers and Executives from meeting their personal and professional goals. Taking action on these 7 steps will free you from frustration and failure to finally moving forward and celebrating your progress as you grow.
Read More“The culture of any organization is shaped by the worst behavior the leader is willing to tolerate,” as organizational development experts Steve Gruenert and Todd Whitaker have observed. Recognizing the signs of toxicity is crucial for addressing the issue effectively so you can reduce it and eliminate it.
Read MoreSuccess can seem impossible until you understand what’s between you and your success. Developing mind and time management skills can take time and will take practice. Start small and build your skills over time. With persistence and commitment, these learned behaviours can become second nature and help you succeed and achieve your goals.
Read MoreHigh performers are particularly susceptible to burnout because they tend to push themselves harder and set higher goals for themselves. This can lead to a constant state of pressure and a feeling of never being able to “catch up.” It leaves you so depleted, you have little energy to offer to your team members, your colleagues and Your organization.
Read MoreSelf-Reflection is the ability to think about your own actions and the thoughts and feelings that create them. Being able to evaluate not only what has taken place but why it has taken place. It is a thoughtful and deliberate action that allows you to use your past to effectively engage your present and future.
Read MoreThe pandemic saw unprecedented impact among the workforce, prompting leaders to change their approach and redefine their role. They realize the need for a more dynamic approach: the need to influence others through their character (how they are being), not only through their competence, (what they are doing).
Read MoreEmotions often get a bad rap. Because of statements like: “Stop being so emotional”, “Leave your emotions at the door”, or “Showing your emotions makes you look weak”.
It’s no surprise then that leaders believe they shouldn’t show their emotions and if they show their emotions, it’s something they need to “fix”.
Read MoreBeing a Bad A** Boss Leader is simple but not easy. It requires training, coaching, and introspective work to build and maintain the necessary skillsets for the role.
A Bad A** Boss Leader leads from the comfort of herself while getting done what must be done. She is relentlessly optimistic and creates a future that delights all her stakeholders. She uses all the tools and skills in her leadership toolkit to inspire buy-in and navigate the many challenges she experiences along the way to improving productivity and profitability in her organization.
Read MoreMany senior managers and CEO’s experience this phenomenon. Interestingly, it plagues high performers! The reason for this is because your current life is so different from your childhood life and it’s difficult for you to believe and accept that you did it! It’s like… you haven’t caught up with YOU…
It’s called imposter syndrome.
Read MoreSome of the leaders I coach say that on any given day, they spend less than half of their time on work in their genius zone. Instead, they find themselves busy outing fire after fire, playing catch-up with over-due tasks and report feelings of burnout and other health concerns. All of which compromises their overall effectiveness and ultimately, their true potential.
Read MoreMany managers find it hard to have difficult conversations. Conversations such as: poor performance, especially when it is repetitive, inappropriate behaviour in the workplace and terminating employment.
These are even more challenging when these conversations are fueled by feelings of frustration and thoughts such as “I have had enough” or “I’m fed up”. When you think this, you are already sending messages to yourself that makes you feel exasperated and perhaps impatient.
Read MoreWhile businesses are recovering and people have expressed an eagerness to return to normal functions, they are experiencing considerate unresponsiveness from their teams. They report that progress is uncharacteristically slow, priorities appear muddled and there is a palpable shift in energy.
Energy fatigue is natural and, to be expected from such a disruption. Like the physical recovery process from Covid-19, symptoms of this post-pandemic inertia are likely to continue after the infection has cleared and can spread across teams within the workspace.
Read MoreAt some point in our lives, we have gotten comfortable and though this is not inherently a bad thing, I guarantee you that it has stunted our growth. Staying in our comfort zones is one of the biggest obstacles to achieving both our organization’s goals and our personal goals. Being willing to experience discomfort is a superpower and is the road to dreams and goals. Here are my top 5 ways to lean into discomfort.
Read MoreMany organizations and team leaders are struggling with getting their teams re-engaged and re-committed. As we move from this new normal and begin functioning in a post pandemic world, it is important that you prioritize team engagement to bring back that sense of camaraderie, team spirit and focus and get everyone swimming in the same direction towards meeting and exceeding the business objectives. Here are 5 easy ways to do this…
Read MoreWhile leading a life by design is about leadership, it’s also about doing everything with passion and knowing that it’s a process of learning and growing. I had a dream of a workplace where people looked forward to going to work, not just to get paid but where they were excited about contributing their skillsets and their talents. I want them to know “that” environment gets created by the part they play, by the person that shows up every day.
Read MoreYear after year, you set your goal whether it’s a business, professional or personal goal, the year ends, and you don’t achieve it. Only to start over again the next year.
It’s probably one of these reasons…
You don’t know exactly what you want, it’s all very vague in your head or You don’t believe you can achieve it
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