The transition from individual contributor to manager is often the toughest in a person’s career path. Newer managers find themselves needing a whole new set of skills that may be unrelated to the work they excelled at in their previous roles. At the same time, they may lack the confidence to ask for help or admit that they are struggling. Based on what I’ve learned from my clients and from my own leadership journey, I …
As 2020 draws to a close, I’ve been thinking about what I can say to you all at this time that will be helpful. What will be in support of you all finding peace with 2020 and setting your sights on better days (and outcomes) ahead in 2021? I’ve drafted and abandoned several blog posts, and finally arrived at this simple approach, which is based in the work I’ve done this year. If we can …
Your saboteurs are the voices in your head that hold you back from reaching your full potential. They are the creators of your negative emotions, including anger, frustration, guilt, and blame, and they aim to keep you swirling in a negative mindset. They take up space in your brain without paying rent. They’ve been with you so long, that you may believe all the harmful things they say. Please know that you’re not alone. Every …
Check out this conversation between myself and leadership coach, Lisa Brewer. We talk about what mental fitness is, and the impact that it has on every single human on the planet. We break down the three muscles you need to build to increase your mental fitness. And we share some personal stories about our own journeys and the impact of building mental fitness on each of us. Enjoy!
If you are a produce industry professional who is dedicated to personal growth and development, this message is for you! You know that if you’re not physically fit, you would feel bodily stress if you tried to climb a mountain. Likewise, if you’re not mentally fit, you’ll feel mental stress, such as anxiety, frustration, or unhappiness, as you face challenging situations in your work and your life. Trying to meet life’s inevitable challenges with your …
I think I can safely say that 2020 has not worked out as any of us predicted it would. We started the year with a massive vision. It was a “2020 Vision”- how perfect! Unfortunately, we all now know the deep pain and loss that this year has delivered to our doors. As we slide into August, with even more uncertainty on the horizon, I want to offer a cleansing ritual of sorts. I encourage you …
Are you new to Zoom and trying to figure it all out? Maybe you’ve been on Zoom for a while, but you’re not using the platform to its full potential. If so, I can help! I’ve been working in Zoom one-on-one and in groups nearly every day for the past two years. Along the way, I’ve learned how to make the Zoom experience more effective, engaging and comfortable for all involved. Many of you are …
The end of one year and the start of the next is always a great opportunity to pause and notice where we’ve been and where we’re going. As we head into 2020, we have the chance to usher in a new year and a new decade. 2020 represents symmetry and balance. It holds layers of meaning if we let it. No matter the condition of your actual eyesight, don’t pass up this opportunity to have …
Do you dread networking? Do you look for any excuse to delay going to the big reception and then clump together with people you already know when you get there? You are not alone, but you can rise above your fear and dread. The truth is that your success at an industry event hinges on your ability to talk with people, learn about them and make an impression so they will remember you. I’ve created …
Click through and scroll down to watch the short video. This is a simple concept that we all lose sight of from time to time, so it bears repeating. Our circumstances are quite often happening to us. Sometimes bad stuff happens and we are powerless to change it. What we do have power over is our perspective through which we view the circumstances. Think of this like a lens or a framework for seeing the …