You must proactively step into experiences that prepare you for higher-level roles to get promoted. Whether leading a significant company initiative, speaking at an industry event, or shadowing senior leaders, visibility and action are key. Communicating your ambitions and adopting a high-level mindset will shift...
Each year presents an opportunity to pause and reflect – not just on what you’ve accomplished but on the person you’ve become as an individual and leader. I’ve created a set of 6 provocative questions to help you document and review your year with insightful clarity. These...
When I'm coaching a corporate executive to get to the next level, they – and their leader – often say, “We've tried everything, and nothing is working.” My initial reaction is to question that statement because, in my experience, it is rarely accurate. Off-the-Rack Solutions Don’t Work You may...
The Wall Street Journal reported that last year remote workers had less than a 70% chance of being given a promotion, compared to those who had returned to the office. There were even fewer opportunities offered to women working remotely. The troubling phenomenon was confirmed by a recent survey...
As the year draws to a close, leaders in large organizations find themselves at a crucial time for reflection and evaluation. Reviewing the past year is about more than just scrutinizing financial reports, performance metrics, or market trends. This is your chance to analyze personal...
You look at your audience and they all have this glazed look in their eyes. No one is asking questions, instead, they keep glancing at their phones. You’ve lost their attention. You could shift the blame and say, “Oh well, the meeting was right after lunch,...
Lately I’ve had many confidential conversations with my C-Suite coaching clients who reveal their lack of self-assurance. Yes, even those perceived as fearless leaders sometimes feel less confident in their capabilities. But what I’ve always found is that the root of the problem is fear,...
I’m a natural-born introvert, and early in my executive career people kept telling me, “Only extroverts make good leaders.” Obviously, I proved them wrong − because soon I was a Senior Executive of a Fortune 100 company. Not only that, but I was in charge...
Are you talented? Of course, everyone has talent. But are you a talent master? Do you know how to maximize your talents? Are you good at spotting talent in job candidates or employees? Do you know how to inspire your team to bring all of...
What you believe is so important to your success in life. But certain kinds of beliefs can hold you back. Whether I’m working with a C-Suite client or a senior-level team, I often uncover old beliefs that impede performance. Leaders may cling to mistaken beliefs...