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Last week, I drove to Indianapolis for a conference…one I wasn’t attending—I was speaking at it. Originally, I was scheduled for two afternoon workshops. Then a call came in the week prior: Their plenary speaker had an emergency. Could I step in? I paused for less than half a second.  “Absolutely, yes.” Three sessions. One day. 4.5 hours of speaking. My kind of day. The afternoon workshops focused on: Strengthening Communication Skills Reframing Your Thoughts to Unlock Possib

Every three years, I renew my coaching certification with the International Coaching Federation. Not all coaches do this, but I make it a priority to keep my skills sharp and to ensure I’m delivering the highest-quality coaching for my clients. As part of my 40 continuing education hours this round, I attended a workshop on coachability . By definition, coachability is an individual’s willingness and ability to seek out, be receptive to, and act on constructive feedback to dr

I’ve had several conversations lately about upgrading a team or organization’s culture. Oof. When a work environment isn’t healthy, productivity, fulfillment, and overall team spirit suffer…badly. And over time, it becomes the kind of place where good people quietly start looking for the exit. What many leaders don’t realize is how much responsibility they carry in birthing a healthier culture into existence. Psssst… it takes consistency. Here are a few practical ways to star