8 Signs You’re Over-Functioning At Work (And How To Avoid Inevitable Burnout)
Luciana’s habit of over-functioning at work had helped build a multi-billion dollar business. She had spent over 15 years leading, organizing, staying late, and, if necessary, doing the work for everyone else. Now in her third year as Senior Vice President of communications for a manufacturing company, she felt totally and utterly burned out. The […]
6 Traits of Sensitive Strivers
The traits of Sensitive Strivers are often seen as weaknesses, but they may actually be your biggest professional strengths. A Sensitive Striver is a high-achiever who is also more sensitive to their emotions, the world, and the behavior of those around them. These professionals have a special set of genes that leads them to process information more […]
How to Protect Yourself From Re-Entry Stress and Emotional Contagion
“I’m so apprehensive about going back to the office. It feels like I’ve just recently adapted to working remotely.” Michael sighed and shook his head. He’s the chief operations officer at a growing startup, and also a client of mine. “What worries me the most is the emotional state of my team. They’re all worried […]
How to Turn Sensitivity Into a Superpower in Your Career
As an executive coach and human-behavior professor, I’ve had an inside view into the struggles and successes of leaders at the world’s top companies. In particular, I’ve made a focused study into the superpower of one group of unsung heroes in today’s workplaces: those I call Sensitive Strivers. A Sensitive Striver is a high achiever who […]
TRUST YOURSELF – The One Year Anniversary
In a few days, my book TRUST YOURSELF: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work, celebrates its one-year anniversary. So I thought it only fitting to spend a moment sharing my honest reflections on the last twelve months since publication. First, Thank You to My Readers There’s nowhere better to begin than […]
4 Ways to Stop Letting People Walk All Over You at Work
How do you stop letting people walk all over you at work? In today’s professional world, there are constant deadlines, new demands, and rising expectations. This means that as an accomplished professional, you probably spend most of your day fighting off requests from other people. They want your time, energy, and expertise. And since you’re […]
