You Need a Personal Mission Statement – Here’s Why
Companies have created mission statements for years to explain why they exist and why they do what they do. Google’s mission statement, for example, is “to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.” For Zappos it’s “to provide the best customer service possible.” These manifestos affirm an organization’s core beliefs and values […]
You Were Passed Over for an Internal Position. Now What?
You were so excited when HR reached out and asked if you’d like to be considered as a candidate for an internal role. You eagerly prepared for the interviews and were confident you crushed them. Then the call comes… You won’t be advancing to further rounds of interviews. Job rejection is always difficult, but even […]
How to Appear More Confident and Project Executive Presence in Virtual Meetings
At least once a week, I hear from leaders who ask, “How do I project more executive presence?” And now, in light of the ongoing global pandemic, these same top performers wonder how to capture ever-elusive executive presence in virtual meetings as well. Appearing confident via video is essential regardless of whether you want to: […]
Should You Take That Promotion? 6 Ways to Make a Difficult Career Decision
When Tessa came to me as a coaching client, she had one question on her mind, “Should I take this promotion?” You see, Tessa was a marketing manager at a major Fortune 500 company. Tessa loved her work, the company, and her team. A dedicated high-performer, she was on the fast track for growth. At […]
Realistic Ways to Deal With a Passive-Aggressive Colleague (and Still Get Work Done)
Dealing with a passive-aggressive co-worker isn’t easy, especially when you’re a sensitive person. Because of your nature, you may find yourself taking a difficult colleague’s comments personally – making them mean you’re incapable. Or you may find that your colleague’s slights and undermining behavior trigger your emotional reactivity. An Example of Passive-Aggressive Treatment at Work […]
What is a Sensitive Striver?
A Sensitive Striver is a high-achiever who is also more sensitive to their emotions, the world, and the behavior of those around them. Sensitive Strivers have a special set of genes that leads them to process information more deeply than their less sensitive peers. Because of this, they pick up on subtle changes in […]
