How to Make Your Best Impression When Starting a New Job
Joanna was over the moon about accepting a new role as a senior program manager at a consumer products company. But as her start date approached, her new job anxiety set in. The position ticked all her boxes: It was a substantial level up in terms of title and salary She felt sure the responsibilities […]
4 Ways to Prep Before Talking to Your Boss About Your Mental Health
Success comes with a unique set of stressors. On a practical level, it’s very difficult to balance a demanding career and your well-being. As you rise higher, you also face greater pressure to perform, which can lead to self-doubt. The flip side of being smart and accomplished is that it’s easy to fall into traps of overthinking, […]
39 Questions Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Should Be Asking
Great leaders are great communicators. Namely, they have perfected the art of active listening, a component of emotional intelligence that requires you to be completely present with another person. When you’re listening actively, you’re not in your head formulating what you’ll say next. Rather, your focus is 100% on the other person and how they […]
3 Myths About Emotions in the Workplace
Emotional depth is not something to be resisted in the workplace. It’s a trait that makes you powerful. Consider this: People with higher sensitivity are consistently rated as the best performers by their managers. Research by Google also shows that teams where the leaders and team members feel free and safe to express their emotions, fears, and […]
How to Be a Confident and Concise Communicator
A common question I get from coaching clients is “how do I become a more concise communicator?” It’s no surprise because concise communication is more important now than ever before. Consider these facts: The average human attention span has fallen from 12 seconds in the year 2000 to eight seconds today. Each day, the typical office worker receives 120 […]
4 Tips to Make Sensitivity Your Strongest Skill
When you’re conscientious and driven, it’s natural to think deeply about situations. However, for many people – especially highly sensitive people, or HSPs – contemplation can quickly trend toward overthinking, and just as quickly, turn into paralyzing anxiety and stress that blocks your productivity and creativity. About 15 to 20% of people in the US […]
