Have you noticed leaders who have mastered the art of compassionate objectivity? Do they stand out in your mind? What is it about their style of leadership that proves so very effective? When dealing with people, employees or customers, they seem to have the ability to understand things from another person’s perspective while they also have the ability to stay detached … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2014
What To Consider When Starting Your Own Business
Sponsored by Elbowroom: Whether it’s been your life-long ambition or you’ve only recently been daydreaming about working for yourself, starting a business can be a daunting and challenging undertaking. There are so many factors standing in the way of your success, such as financial instability, consumer apathy and fierce competition. However, with the right approach, you can … [Read more...]
10 Signs you Need a Career Change
Sponsored by Evocca College: People often think that when they enter the work force, that’s it. Yes, you might gradually move up the chain of command, but is this even the industry you want to be in? Below are 10 signs that you actually might need an entire career change. 1. Learning on the Brain If you’re spending a large portion of your day Googling universities and … [Read more...]
To Ensure Business Growth Keep Asking Yourself This Question
It is so easy to get stuck in your business and forget about taking a break from it every now and then. A lot of the clients I work with have forgotten what it means to go away on holiday, vacation, whatever you call it. In fact, they have not taken a day off in ages! And we got into business for freedom, didn’t we? Anyway, that would be the topic of another post. The … [Read more...]
Smart Risk-Taking Tips for Entrepreneurs
Launching a business is already risky - many entrepreneurs leave a full time job with a good salary, benefits and security, to venture off into the unknown - no salary, no benefits and certainly no security. But they do it because they are, well, entrepreneurs. The very word conjures up images of fast-moving, fast-talking, big-money-making heroes, so it’s no wonder that … [Read more...]
Why Pleasing Others May Hinder Your Career Growth
I think we all know that one person who will go out their way to please others. They don’t want to raise conflict. They avoid disagreeing with colleagues because they want to be approved of, and they seem to constantly put others ahead of themselves. Perhaps we might even be guilty of it ourselves at times? In my experience from coaching, this is a common theme with women. … [Read more...]
7 Quick-fire Ways to Make LinkedIn Work for Your Brand
For most people, social media equals Facebook, Twitter, Google+ (no, really!), Instagram, or Pinterest. Social media is like your favorite bar where you go to unwind, meet interesting people and have a generally good time. But what if you had a chance to share a drink with the CEO of a Google or the CMO of Nike or even the Lead Designer at Ikea? That is exactly what … [Read more...]
6 Tips to Improve Your Work-Life Balance
As 2014 comes to a close, it is a great time to reflect on the year and what to improve in 2015. If you are a busy career-driven person, achieving a better work-life balance should be on your list. The HSE recently released statistics highlighting that 39% of all work-related illnesses were caused by work stress resulting in depression and anxiety. If you keep ignoring the … [Read more...]
Do You Have a Clear Vision for Success?
Do you have a clear vision for your success? Around this time of year more and more people start talking about their goals. The new year brings new beginnings. In my experience I have found if you want to be successful you need to be persistent. Calvin Coolidge once said, “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than … [Read more...]
Moving to Your Next Level of Success
As the end of the year rapidly approaches, we are starting to focus on our goals for the new year. What can we improve on? How can we move to our next level of success? We all have areas we struggle with. We all have roadblocks we struggle to overcome. I’m going to show you how to kick your own bum, and get things done! This article is focused on moving to your next level of … [Read more...]