The Power of Gratitude: A Personal and Professional Journey
Last week, I had a conversation with Sarah, one of my career coaching clients, that stuck with me. After our last session, where we talked about workplace relationships, she took a simple yet meaningful step. She wrote a heartfelt email to her former manager, thanking him for giving her a chance three years ago. That […]
The Magic of Belief: Life Lessons from Father and Son Mice
In the charming world of Rankin/Bass’s “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” we find more than just a holiday tale – we discover a profound story about faith, family, and the power of belief told through the unlikely heroes of a clockmaker mouse named Joshua and his intellectually precocious son Albert. Their journey teaches us valuable […]
The Gratitude Revolution: Unlocking Holistic Success in Leadership and Life
According to a groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology, leaders who practice daily gratitude experience a 72% increase in feelings of professional fulfillment and demonstrate 50% higher team engagement scores than those who don’t. “Gratitude is not just an emotion; it’s a catalyst for transformation that can revolutionize both your personal life […]
The Power of Professional Affirmations: A Personal Journey
Let me share something that’s transformed both my coaching practice and my own professional life. You know those moments before a big presentation when your heart’s racing? Or when you’re about to walk into a tough negotiation? I’ve been there, and I’ve found something that really works: professional affirmations. Why Affirmations Actually Work This isn’t […]
The Hidden Cost of Comfort: Why 70% of Leaders Fail to Reach Their Full Potential
The Hidden Cost of Comfort: Why 70% of Leaders Fail to Reach Their Full Potential According to a groundbreaking study published in the Harvard Business Review, 70% of senior executives report that their most significant career regrets stem from staying too long in their comfort zones and missing pivotal opportunities for Growth and advancement. This […]
The Power of Present-Moment Leadership: How Mindfulness Can Transform Your Productivity and Career
Did you know that according to a Harvard Business Review study, professionals spend nearly 47% of their waking hours thinking about something other than what they’re currently doing? This mental wandering leads to increased stress, reduced performance, and missed opportunities for genuine connection with work and colleagues. Imagine the relief from this stress that mindfulness […]
How 5 Minutes of Journaling Daily Changed My Life (And Can Change Yours Too)
“In the journal I do not just express myself more openly than I could to any person; I create myself.” – Susan Sontag Research published in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine found that people who journal for 15-20 minutes daily showed a 23% reduction in stress and made better decisions within 8 weeks. Why Journaling […]
Riding to Success: What a 120-Mile Bike Trip Teaches About Leadership
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that count.” – Winston Churchill. Our 120-mile bike trip from Connecticut to Lake George wasn’t just about cycling. It was a journey that taught us invaluable lessons about leadership and personal growth. Here’s what we learned and how it applies […]
Addressing Career Burnout: Tools for Coaches to Support Client Wellbeing
According to a recent Gallup study, the prevalence of burnout in the workplace is alarming, with 76% of employees experiencing it at least sometimes, and 28% feeling burned out ‘very often’ or ‘always’. As career professionals, we’re at the forefront of this pressing issue. Career burnout is not just a buzzword. It’s a pervasive issue […]
Discover Your True Self: 7 Powerful Ways to Expand Your Identity Beyond Your Career
In a society that often equates personal worth with professional success, it’s easy to define yourself solely by your career. This is a common struggle, as a recent study by the American Psychological Association found that 55% of adults, just like you, report experiencing stress due to work-related issues. This alarming statistic underscores the need […]
