I asked a few of my female coaching clients for their opinion on the biggest issues confronting women leaders in technology. I got some stunning responses. Here’s one of them from a senior executive in Germany: “I strongly believe we must influence the work culture to really support women and men to combine career with [...]
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The Courage of Self Development
She made the leap necessary to recognize that how others perceived her at work would trump any of her good intentions. This was a pivotal shift. Every once in a while life kicks our butt. The Proverbial Wake-Up Call comes, and it’s usually when we least expect it. How we choose to handle the jolt is [...]
Employee Engagement: Start From Where You Are
I was so inspired last week by a group of managers attending a workshop Jake Brewer and I did on the topic of employee engagement. Jake brought the content expertise; I brought the linkages between employee engagement and great corporate cultures. What was most satisfying was seeing this group realize its own power. They came [...]
Witnessing Synergy
Have you ever witnessed synergy taking place in real time? I was mediating a session between two clients yesterday. We started by setting the stage for them to share their individual perspectives regarding a touchy work situation. Lots of emotions at stake for both of them. They were expecting, and prepared for, a difficult conversation. [...]
Those Pesky Clogged Chakras
My massage therapist, Lew, worked on me two weeks ago and informed me that somewhere between my fourth and fifth chakras I was seriously clogged. The news felt a bit like having my mechanic tell me the transmission on my 2001 Maxima was about to go out. Or my plumber letting me know that I [...]
Building on Strengths
Last week I found out what happens when you invite a talented group of marketing and sales managers to focus on what they do best. I had no idea how much creative energy was waiting to happen – the quality of ideas and sense of camaraderie during their team management session blossomed in front of [...]