Your first 90 days as a new manager start the moment you get the news. Congratulations — now take a breath, because what got you here won’t necessarily get you through what comes next. A promotion feels like a reward for past performance. And it is. But the moment you step into the new role, … Read more
Most leaders spend time thinking about whether their coach is good. Very few spend time thinking about whether they’re a good coaching client, whether or not they themselves are coachable! That’s a mistake. Coaching is not something that happens to you. It’s something you do — with support. And the quality of your engagement determines … Read more
The coaching industry is largely unregulated. Anyone can call themselves an executive coach. That means the burden of due diligence when it comes to how to choose an executive coach sits squarely with you, and most leaders don’t know what they’re actually looking for. After two decades of coaching executives and building a team of … Read more
Most leaders I work with didn’t get an executive coach when things were going badly. They hired one when things were going well, and they had a nagging sense that well wasn’t going to be enough. That gap between where you are and where you know you could be? That’s the signal that it may … Read more
Are you a reluctant learner? I certainly am. Lifelong learning can feel overwhelming, whether it’s resisting new skills at work or avoiding uncomfortable challenges, but we’ve all been there. My desk serves as a sanctuary of good intentions, bearing witness to my curiosity. It’s caught in a perpetual standoff between an ever-growing pile of unread … Read more
Have you ever found yourself more in the realm of “aspiring athlete” rather than “perspiring athlete”? If this resonates, then we’re birds of a feather. My journey towards fitness has often felt like a game of Monopoly – lots of going around in circles. But earlier this year, I decided to roll the dice and … Read more