To Persuade, Timing Matters

There’s a great feeling as a coach to work with a client who is enthusiastic and hungry for knowledge. What makes them a pleasure is their desire and commitment to experiment. Recently, I worked with a client preparing to present a highly lucrative idea to a group of prospective clients. The concept was strong. It […]

Leadership Tip: Organization is Power

Throughout this past month I have had the pleasure of working…

Put Me In Coach, I’m Ready To Play

There is a great German saying: Ubung, Ubung machen Meister (translated…

Mixing the Storm with Business

"I know what your going through, I lived it with Katrina". My…

Leadership Tip: What’s the Plan, Coach?

Way too often managers coach reactively versus proactively. …

Leadership Tip: Trust Creates a Coaltion

In coaching a CFO last year, I discovered during his 360 Feedback…

Listen, Learn, and Engage… (aka Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace)

"Les Miserables" author Victor Hugo wrote, "Not being heard is…

Sales Training Tip: Tenacity Works

A recent survey among sales executives revealed the following: 80%…

Executive Development: It’s Not Me…It’s Them

Recently, I began coaching a bright, articulate head of M&A…

Executive Development: Great Coaching Moments

From great teachers we're moving to great coaching moments: A…