The pervasive myth of “Perfection Syndrome” recently interjected itself into a coaching session I had with a high-achieving executive. Like many leaders, this executive was entangled in the pursuit of flawlessness – perfect content, impeccable delivery, and unanimously supportive reception for his upcoming strategy presentation to C-Suite...
In a corporate landscape that's evolving more rapidly than ever, executive coaching has become paramount in shaping leaders’ adept at managing teams and steering their organizations through the waves of change. Many of my senior executive clients tell me having an executive coach is like...
The Wall Street Journal reported that last year remote workers had less than a 70% chance of being given a promotion, compared to those who had returned to the office. There were even fewer opportunities offered to women working remotely. The troubling phenomenon was confirmed by a recent survey...
As the year draws to a close, leaders in large organizations find themselves at a crucial time for reflection and evaluation. Reviewing the past year is about more than just scrutinizing financial reports, performance metrics, or market trends. This is your chance to analyze personal...
I recently went behind the scenes at the OFS Movie Studio, one of the largest and busiest movie studios in Metro Atlanta. The studio has produced movies including Black Panther, Godzilla, The Avengers, and The Fast + Furious. I was given special access as a...
Lately I’ve had many confidential conversations with my C-Suite coaching clients who reveal their lack of self-assurance. Yes, even those perceived as fearless leaders sometimes feel less confident in their capabilities. But what I’ve always found is that the root of the problem is fear,...
I’m a natural-born introvert, and early in my executive career people kept telling me, “Only extroverts make good leaders.” Obviously, I proved them wrong − because soon I was a Senior Executive of a Fortune 100 company. Not only that, but I was in charge...
Are you talented? Of course, everyone has talent. But are you a talent master? Do you know how to maximize your talents? Are you good at spotting talent in job candidates or employees? Do you know how to inspire your team to bring all of...
What you believe is so important to your success in life. But certain kinds of beliefs can hold you back. Whether I’m working with a C-Suite client or a senior-level team, I often uncover old beliefs that impede performance. Leaders may cling to mistaken beliefs...
There’s nothing worse than a new hire that’s not the right fit. While that’s discouraging for any position within your organization, it’s especially frustrating when you’re talking about a high-level position. You need your senior vice president, CFO, or another key player to hit the...