Do difficult conversations scare you? Do you try to steer away from conflict as much as possible? Here’s the thing, not all all discomfort is a curse, at least it doesn’t have to be. Here’s my secret weapon, that many of my executive clients use when conflict arises… The Conflict Resolution Pyramid. In short, this...
A Handful of Conflict Resolution tips that can be used with almost any communication, personality or learning style. Have you ever witnessed someone stay extremely calm while in the midst of all he$$ breaking loose, a challenge or dealing with a challenging personality?. Well, most often it’s not by chance, they’ve probably taken time to...
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Sep 2024
Does Your Body Language Align with How You Want to Be Perceived as a Leader? As a leader, your body language says more than you might think. Does it convey support, empathy, and rapport with your team, or are you unintentionally pushing them away with your nonverbal cues? Many leaders are unaware of what their...
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Feb 2021
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Feb 2021
This year, Valentine’s Day 2021, will look quite different than Valentine’s day 2020. While still being in the midst of a pandemic, for some, intimate dinners, face-to-face evening outs, larger gatherings, and special events are a thing of the past. However, it does not mean that you can’t celebrate Valentine’s day with your special someone...
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Feb 2021
Old habits and patterns will hold you hostage and committed to “nothing”. I learned that every time I pushed myself to do something new, something I wouldn’t normally do, I met the most amazing people: supporters friends etc., I grew and my business grew leaps and bounds. Difficult times don’t last, resilient people do. It’s...
Starting today, stop doing the following… Playing it safe. Have you ever tucked something of value “in a safe place” out of fear that someone might ruin it or steal it from you? And then one day woke to the realization that you had hid it so well that even YOU couldn’t find it? If...
By Karen Donaldson Motivation is no one’s “real” problem; it’s a lack of clarity, focus and lack of direction that is the true issue at hand. The problem is that motivation can be a curse if you lack self-awareness, focus and a commitment to “doing the right things”. Have you ever experienced being totally energized...
We all speak everyday, but what many don’t realize is that the way we use our voice can command attention or be a distraction. Whenever you’re at a meeting, delivering a presentation or simply having a conversation and want to ensure that you’re heard, a great strategy is to monitor your tone. Be mindful of...