When you step into an office, how do you spot the leader? Perhaps the one with the enclosed office or higher divider walls. Or the one with gravitas and is dressed better than everyone else. Or maybe the one whom everyone turns to for answers. For years, we associate leadership with these things: their office, […]
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Many leaders take pride in being the person everybody depends on. It sometimes feels like a badge of honor. When the phone rings in the middle of family dinner, they pretend to be annoyed, yet secretly feel a sense of pride for being badly needed to solve a problem. Every leader wants to be valued.
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Changes in leadership are common in today’s fast-paced work environment. For job seekers or leaders seeking growth, this can be a good thing because it opens opportunities for progression. But what if that promotion or dream job you’ve been eyeing turns out to be enemy territory? What if you step into the room on your
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Many leaders come to me and tell me, “I’m stuck!” Some feel stagnant in their careers, feeling like they’ve hit a dead end, or are simply not happy. Some have almost given up on their job search, lose their confidence and get desperate to grab the next job offer that comes along (regardless of what
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How does Leadership Coaching work? I often get asked by HR Learning & Development or Talent Development Program Managers, and leaders themselves about what really happens during Leadership Coaching engagements. In this edition of Career Agility Newsletter, I will share my own experiences and insights on how I do it and how it has benefited
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How well are you supporting your employee’s development? According to Culture Monkey, people development encompasses a holistic approach to nurturing and enhancing the skills, knowledge and potential of individuals within an organization. It consists of several interconnected elements that contribute to personal growth, career advancement and overall effectiveness. It is often mistaken as synonymous to
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In career coaching engagements, clients often look for a tangible and guaranteed outcome. A new job secured, clarity on their decision whether to stay or go, or a specific job title to aim for. And though these are definitely possible outcomes (when you put in the work), it’s also important to note that navigating your
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I’ve been hanging out on LinkedIn more frequently recently because the positive energy is contagious. It’s the season once again for year-end organizational reviews and strategic planning sessions. There’s something magical and inspiring about these sessions that I’ve observed as a Coach/Consultant and Facilitator, and even as a leader back when I was working in
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Leadership can sometimes feel like a performance. 🎭 You step into meetings as if going on stage, wearing your best suit, standing tall and at the back of your mind recalling all the lines you practiced. 🎙️ You know your cues. You’ve prepared for possible questions. And whether you admit it or not, there’s a
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Some might say that this question is similar to asking, “Would you do it for free?” There are different perspectives depending on who you ask. For a freelancer or contractor who’s paid by the hour, going the extra mile may mean unpaid work or a loss of opportunity. For a full time employee, it may
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