When I started my own executive coaching and leadership development business a number of years ago, I only considered what I was good at – coaching and developing others. My thinking didn’t go much further, and in my line of work, I’m embarrassed to admit that. It took the COVID pandemic to make me stop and take the time to think about my own development, and I mean really … [Read more...]
Coaching Today’s Women in Tech Secures Their Futures
After progressing from associate to partner with McKinsey and Company, there's seemingly been no stopping Beth Axelrod. Her latest promotion to Airbnb’s new head of employee experience speaks not only to her drive and determination but also the company's commitment to ending workplace inequality. However, even though Axelrod is paving the way for women at Airbnb, the number … [Read more...]
The Small Business Owner Blues
In the silence of the night when everyone else has shut down and you are left with your decisions, that’s when you become an entrepreneur. Someone said to me once that to be an entrepreneur you have to have a spouse with a full-time job and while that anecdote is funny it’s also a bit sad. The very essence of an entrepreneur is a risk-taker, however unfair that risk is to the … [Read more...]
The Business of Deceit
We all know that a sweet lie feels better than a hard truth, but in business it’s supposed to be all about the facts. In a world where perception can be skewed as quickly as a tweet is posted, how can you make sure that your business is telling you the hard truth all of the time? The truth is that you can’t. You can’t make sure that everything that reaches your eyes is beyond … [Read more...]
Business coaching for women (…and why you should use gender stereotypes to your advantage)
Guest post by serial entrepreneur and business coach Bev James (learn more about Bev at the end of this post) The need for business coaches is on the rise. The economic and employment climate are changing and for many, advice and encouragement can be a great investment. With this in mind, and with the jobs market uncertain, it could be an ideal opportunity to indulge in … [Read more...]