There’s magic in a beautifully set table. . . Have you ever salivated over a table that even Martha Stewart would be proud to sit at? At this time of year, I find myself googling “DIY holiday table setting ideas” and gawking at the creativity of people using candles, pomegranates, squash, and pine cones to […]
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“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” ~Winston Churchill The stories we tell ourselves can implicitly limit our possibilities. Great examples of these narratives can be found here: https://bit.ly/2KomABW. On the flip side, if you tell yourself a hopeful story, it can allow you to take
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One really cool way to manage burnout is with job crafting. This allows you to do MORE of the stuff you love at work and LESS of the stuff that drives you crazy. Think of every task, client, role, or duty as a magnatile. Some of the tiles you like and the colors please you;
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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,
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What is mentoring? Mentors and sponsors are crucial to your career progression across industries. We all benefit when a senior colleague shows us the ropes and provides us with new opportunities. Who you know matters – industry-wide, about 80 percent of job openings are filled via word-of-mouth. A 2015 McKinsey & Company survey showed that
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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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What is a Mastermind Group you ask?? The Success Alliance describes mastermind groups as: [A] combination of brainstorming, education, peer accountability and support in a group setting to sharpen your business and personal skills. A mastermind group helps you and your mastermind group members achieve success. Members challenge each other to set strong goals, and more
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Since I launched Wayfinders in March, I have frequently been asked what coaching is and why hire a leadership coach. Unless a person has had a personal experience with executive coaching, I think it is hard to grasp the transformative power of coaching. Coaching helps executives, high potential employees, and ambitious professionals thrive in a
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“Your diamonds are not in far distant mountains or in yonder seas; they are in your own backyard, if you but dig for them.” ~ Russell H. Conwell For all my success at the office, the question I most frequently get asked is: How do you have so many friends? This ongoing conversation has taught
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Are you looking to up your executive presence? Certain learned speech patterns can prevent women from showing up as leaders at work. Whether you realize it or not, there are very real barriers preventing women from fully self-actualizing as leaders. First off, opportunity. 155 countries have at least one law that limits women’s economic opportunities;
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