As a child, I tried out a lot of different sports. I ranged from curling, to figure skating… From vaulting (aka gymnastics on a horse) to synchronize swimming… The one thing they all had in common is that they started off with some serious training, clear instructions, and at least one coach. The same is …
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One thing I love about my job is that I get to talk to so many people who are doing amazing things in their jobs. When I ask them, to whom or what they attribute their previous successes to their answer often involves having had strong mentors. A good mentor can help you be a better planner, a clearer …
With more and more companies working across cultures and time zones, more and more of my clients face the challenge of leading a remote team. I, personally, lead teams across the globe and I, too, worked remotely for an extended period of time. I’ve seen the good and the bad 🙂 Now, according to Gallup, …
You’re a leader for a reason. You’re probably dedicated and exceptional in your line of work and it is your dedication and level of skill that makes you successful. Now… because of that you’re a valuable member of your team and likely a lot has been put on your shoulders. Plus, your team members constantly turn to you to put out fires… and usually, …
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The consensus is clear – one of the most important tools of any manager’s toolkit is that of the 1-on-1 meeting. However, according to a study with over 1’000 responses, only 58% of employees say that they leave their 1-on-1 meetings more motivated. That’s obviously not good. The recurring 1-on-1 meeting is supposed to be a …
Let’s talk for a moment about what really happens when you get promoted and all of a sudden you’re no longer a peer but now a manager. You’re excited, yet you’re nervous. Right? While everyone congratulates you, on the inside, you wonder… Can I actually do this? What have I gotten myself into? While my …
Last week, I had a heartfelt conversation about a topic that comes up quite frequently when I talk to high-performing new leaders and it’s something that I feel doesn’t get talked about enough. And for that reason, I decided to write about this today. What I’m referring to is the oh-so-infamous imposter syndrome. If you’re not sure what this …
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Many of the people I speak with have either recently been promoted to management for the first time or have promoted someone to their first management role. They are aware that the coming months are not ‘a walk in the park’ and are looking for support. The shift from valued contributor to a successful manager is a …
Yesterday, I had a 360-assessment debrief with one of my clients. I knew it would be an invaluable session to her because I saw so many insightful responses come through in the week before. She is a real superstar in her company. She constantly delivers great work and her team loves working with her. But …
We’re halfway into the calendar year and for many companies, this is the time to run the annual performance review process. Now, I know… while they’re actually meant to help you, you likely just had a bit of the chill or a tense stomach just thinking about it. There are not many other discussions in …
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