Even though we know better, we still think working longer means being committed, caring, and doing a good job. But when we work 11 to 15-hour days, and the “break” is caregiving for ourselves (i.e., doctor’s appointments, groceries, house or car maintenance) and others (taking care of children, partners, elders, and friends), how do… Continue reading Microdose on Rest
Category: Empowerment & Resilience
Rest. Recover. Nourish.
There is something we all secretly are asking for. But we don’t know how to get it or we deny ourselves of it. It’s rest, recovery, and nourishment. Amidst wars, natural disasters, systemic colonization and discrimination, and a general sense of insecurity it is understandable that many of us feel time is of the… Continue reading Rest. Recover. Nourish.
When to Speak Up
Since I started training and coaching 18 years ago, I have always had someone ask me: When is the right time for me to speak up? The simple and short answer is: When you feel something isn’t right. The long answer is: When you feel something isn’t right, you have the resilience to be… Continue reading When to Speak Up
How to Receive An Apology
We all want an apology when we feel we’ve been wronged. We’re also clear about what we want from an apology; to be specific, meaningful, and timely. But what about how we receive it? What’s our role as the person receiving the apology and how does it affect the resolution to conflict?… Continue reading How to Receive An Apology
3 Tips for Job Search Success!
Finding a job whether you are making a transition in your career or just starting out is deeply personal, courageous and humbling. When people come to me for career coaching – whether in the middle of their career, switching to an entirely new industry or just at the start – inevitably there are 3… Continue reading 3 Tips for Job Search Success!
How to Give Feedback Well
The need to give feedback is inevitable. Why? Because at the heart of feedback is the need to address and fix a problem. While the objective seems simple enough, giving feedback is not. How it is delivered has significant consequences. Delivered well it can create a sense of belonging, a commitment to… Continue reading How to Give Feedback Well