The Position is Yours…Now What?

One of the many joys of coaching is following clients through their professional trajectory and contributing further to them once they’ve achieved a highly skilled, C-suite position within an organization. A pattern I’ve noticed that needs to be transformed is when a new hire sits back and waits for their CEO/CCO/Board to direct them once […]

You Can Be My Wingman Anytime

It's a little cliché but a favorite movie of mine is Top Gun.…

Vince Lombardi…with a Little Bit of Mom

My coaching style was once described by a client as "Vince Lombardi...with…

How to Manage a Micromanaging Boss

A client of mine has been lamenting the meddling her boss frequently…

Notice Fortitude…and Its Absence!

I’ve recently had the opportunity to coach a professional athlete…

What I Learned from Don Rickles

Comics have always been my idols ever since I was a kid. The…

Find Your Client’s Motivation First, Not Yours

Solution. Problem. Motivation. Many times, I see people…
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Handling a Passive-Aggressive Leader

When someone openly criticizes your work, at least you know where…

Timing a Sales Call

Many factors come into play at a sales meeting, and it’s impossible…

Five Words To Avoid In Business

They are common, every day words that seem harmless. Casual words…