I have been immersed in this question with leaders across many sectors; what is different about leading a team virtually and why does it feel so challenging? I was facilitating a session on virtual leadership yesterday and these are some of the observations and solutions that were co-created with that group.
Read MoreTen years ago, I never heard the word vulnerability used in a work or leadership context. Now, it seems to be a word and concept that is showing up everywhere, but it is still misunderstood (and I know I have a bias).
Read MoreI was mortified when I heard Brené share the statistic from Eric Mosley’s new book (Making Work Human, 2020) that in a recent study 58% of employees said they never received thanks from their boss.
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The first time I read Dare to Lead this was the quote that rang in my brain for weeks; Who we are is how we lead. It’s one of those quotes that feels so obvious, and yet pierces your heart because you realize that when you are leading, there is nowhere to hide.
Read MoreI believe we all deserve to work for inspiring leaders. Inspiring leaders lift us up, nurture our strengths, share a vision, and are committed to helping us grow into our potential. This is a tall order, and sadly, these kinds of leaders are few and far between.
Read MoreI have been a sucker for the annual “new year resolutions” and I am definitely one of those statistics that abandons them by the third week of January. Overhauling our lifestyle just because the calendar clicks over doesn’t actually sustain us for changing our behaviour.
Read MoreI signed up for an entrepreneurial program because I wanted to learn more about online marketing and business systems, and what I got (and what I needed) was a new awareness of the mindset I was holding and the beliefs that were holding me back.
Read MoreI am “supposed” to publish a blog today based on my self-imposed schedule and the expectations that I set to show up for you consistently with great content on this blog. This morning I chose NO, not feeling it and I am not doing it.
Read MoreI feel like I just came out of a six week fog of mentally “pushing through.” I was dragging myself out of bed and would frequently find myself staring at my computer and forgetting what I was going to do next
Read MoreWhat kind of leader do you aspire to be? Do you have a leadership philosophy that you work to align your behaviour with? Are you intentional about your leadership each day?
Read MoreI vividly remember the first time I heard the emotion of grief being named in the early weeks of the pandemic. It felt freeing to name that emotion and acknowledge the grief that I was experiencing and support my clients to acknowledge their own grief and how it was showing up for them at work and at home.
Read MoreAs human beings we are conditioned to look for the deficits or the gaps in our skills and strengths. How many times do you come out of a meeting or conversation and focus on what you didn’t say or didn’t do?
Read MoreSo much magic happened in that moment when she chose to be brave by sharing her truth and being vulnerable. Her story was met with empathy and compassion, which then unlocked more sharing within the group and a realization that they were not alone in their experience of feeling shame. And, in case you thought vulnerability and connection is only possible in a face-to-face environment, all of this took place virtually!
Read MoreI have noticed a theme in my coaching conversations lately. The phrase “I want to feel comfortable with this decision” or “I want to feel ready before I go after that leadership role” has come up often with my clients . . . My observation is that we are avoiding the discomfort that comes with learning something new: our growth zone.
Read MoreMindfulness in education has been on the rise the past few years, especially as scientists continue to discover that mindfulness is a key component to learning and teaching with reduced stress and anxiety. As a previous secondary school teacher I know first-hand the stress that comes not only with being an educator . . . now throwing in a pandemic—yikes!
Read MoreIn the midst of a pandemic, I decided to invest in building my #DreamTeam, which is literally a dream come true . . . So, guess what . . . I am now the leader in my own business. I, keenly aware of the need to start practicing what I teach, am now showing up as the brave leader I want to be.
Read MoreAs a trusted thinking partner to my clients, I am witness to both the feelings and thinking of the leaders I coach. And, here’s the thing . . . those two layers to the conversations—feelings and thinking—are always inextricably linked, but you may not realize it until it’s too late.
Read MoreI have a confession. When I decided that it was time to finally do a master’s degree in leadership, I was searching for “the answer” to what makes someone an inspiring and impactful leader . . . I learned many things during this two-year academic journey, but the single formula to great leadership is not one of them.
Read MoreLeadership online is the new skill we are all trying to adopt and figure out quickly as we begin to accept that virtual leadership is going to be here in some capacity for the long haul.
Read MoreThis is my call to all of us - me included. Give yourself permission to rest, recover and reset. We are playing a long game now.
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