Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do any of these thought bubbles seem familiar? All of these phrases describe the profound sense of overwhelm that I recently heard about from one of my new leader clients. For many new leaders, it’s overwhelming to go from peer to boss or from independent contributor to team leader. Imagine then …
Is it hard to find how to say no? How many times have you found yourself saying YES when you’d rather yell NO? I had a coach tell me, “if it isn’t a hell yes, then it’s a solid no.” And, I come back to this mantra often as I juggle social commitments, civic engagements, …
I thought that if anyone knew how to improve productivity, it was me. I’ve been working from home full-time for just over a year. Working from home seemed like the answer to all my problems – until I had to do it. Then, I wasted precious time wondering what time OrangeTheory offered classes today, what …
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Who has time for time management? We are all BUSY trying to fulfill so many different roles in our lives – the loving parent, the compassionate leader, the fun camp counselor, the engaged citizen, the attentive spouse, the zealous protester – and there isn’t enough time for all of them. And while you’re figuring it …
“Seriously! How do you do It???” I get asked this question all the time as an executive business coach growing a rewarding coaching practice, serving clients, managing my family, and still creating time for myself. It was also a question I was asked constantly while working as an Am Law 100 partner and managing a …
Do you ever wish you could get more done? Here’s how to get shit done. During my senior year of college, I interviewed for a position and they asked what my greatest strength was. I honestly answered, “Getting sh*t done.” (Shockingly, I didn’t get the position.) I have ALWAYS prided myself on my focus and …
Here’s why I love time blocking: How many emails do you think you get in a single day? At the peak of my practice, I was getting 200+ emails a day! 😱 Always-on behavior is harmful to long-term mental health and bad for productivity. The constant fragmentation of our time and concentration has become the …
Do you ever watch Harry Potter for the 100th time and nod knowingly whenever you see Hermione? Here she comes. Ready to sabotage her own success by being perfect. We see you, Hermione. Recently, I watched “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” with my kids. In one scene, Hermione turned in an essay that was …
Sponsors are your ticket to the top. Women with sponsors are 27% more likely than those without sponsors to seek a raise and 22% more likely to seek ‘stretch assignments’ that build their leadership experience. Powerful sponsors set talented professionals on the “path to power and influence” via three main factors: pay raises, high …