How to Keep Layoff Anxiety in Its Place
The Great Resignation has transitioned into The Great Apprehension for many employees. Layoff anxiety is high among workers. Through my executive coaching, I’ve witnessed firsthand how apprehension among today’s workforce is affecting people’s performance and mental health. Take my client Miguel, an accomplished VP of client experience who told me, “I feel as if I’m […]
Being an Exceptional Leader Requires Exceptional Empathy
In a world where life is busy, complex, and filled with stress, empathy is the glue that holds great workplaces together. Empathy is the ability to detect others’ emotions and understand their perspective. When we feel accepted and validated, it builds trust and leads to better performance. Studies find that empathetic leadership has a direct […]
How to Stamp Out Imposter Syndrome by Internalizing Your Success
My client Jill, a seasoned marketing strategist, had a long list of achievements. When we first met though, she told me, “I worry that, at any moment, my boss and colleagues will realize I have no idea what I’m doing. I’m not truly an expert; I’m simply making things up as I go along.” Yet, […]
5 Secrets to Help You Ward Off Stress
Tight deadlines. Increasing demands. Rising expectations. Success can be great, but that doesn’t mean you won’t still have to ward off stress. When the pressure is on, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind or not accomplishing enough. Minor setbacks may crush your motivation. Criticism can leave you reeling for days. If you want to perform at high levels, then you must be able to bounce back […]
How to Set and Keep Boundaries In the Last Weeks of a Job
Transitioning from one job to the next is exciting. You feel hopeful about your new role and look forward to a blank slate. But many professionals struggle with irrational feelings of guilt while they navigate their shifts to new positions. A number of my coaching clients have confided in me that they’ve felt like they’re […]
The Art and Science of Trusting Your Intuition
In the age of big data, relying on intuition — what others call gut, instinct, a sixth sense, or a hunch — can seem like a cop-out or an inferior system. But according to a survey of top executives, the majority of leaders leverage feelings and experience when making handling crises. And despite popular belief, intuition […]
