5 Steps to Set Healthy Boundaries When Starting a New Job
When starting a new job, most don’t give much thought to the need to set healthy boundaries. Take Keiko, for example. She rejoiced when her lengthy and difficult search job hunt ended in an offer from a top-tier marketing firm. She accepted the offer with great enthusiasm and felt eager to start working with more […]
How to Back Out of a Commitment While Maintaining Your Professionalism
Have you ever needed to back out of a commitment? Imagine this — your coworker asks you to take a leadership role on his next project. You’re so excited and flattered that you immediately blurt out, “Yes! That sounds great!” Three weeks later, your inbox is overflowing, and your calendar is full. You realize that […]
How to Identify the 12 Stages of Burnout
We often think of burnout as a state of exhaustion and overwhelm. While this is partly true, burnout is much more complex. There are actually 12 stages of burnout. This model was developed by psychologist Herbert Freudenberger and his colleagues. Let’s break down each stage so that you can identify the signs of burnout within […]
6 Things You Should Do After Being Denied a Raise
Three years into her role as the director of fundraising for a nonprofit, my client Denise believed she was due for a salary increase. During her tenure in the position, Denise’s team increased donor gifts by millions. In the last year alone, they raised more than twice their annual fundraising goal. Emboldened by this accomplishment, […]
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 […]
