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Have you ever been blindsided? In the blink of an eye, every aspect of your life can change. Maybe it was a professional shift that reshaped your role, or a personal loss that altered your outlook. Circumstances – or people – you were once certain about, depended on, and trusted to be there are gone. […]
When What Was, Is No Longer: Leading Through Change Read More »
What Hollywood and Kate Winslet taught me about being a leading lady Who comes to mind when you hear the phrase “Leading Lady?” For me, a few women immediately take center stage: Vivien Leigh, Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis, Diane Keaton, Maya Angelou, and Kate Winslet. This isn’t an exhaustive list—just the faces that instantly light up my
Lights, Camera, Action: Unleashing Your Inner Leading Lady Read More »
Those major paradigm shifts that occur in nanoseconds They are brilliant, aren’t they? Like shooting stars in the night sky. The universe downloads key information directly to our brains and it rapidly spreads through our entire operating system. Magic Do you recall all of your most impactful Aha! moments? {neither do I} As time marches
Tips to Find Your Mastermind Tribe At some point in our life and career we hit a wall or we get stuck. We feel overwhelmed and uncertain, as though we are surrounded by darkness or lost in the woods. Rather than wallowing in misery or giving up completely – and resigning ourselves to crossing the
I Get By With a Little Help from My Friends Read More »
Disruptions. Pandemics. War. Market Instability. Global Warming. Restructuring. Misinformation. Espionage. In an era marked by VUCA – volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity – organizational leaders, and humans in general, strive to weather the storms that threaten our survival. Discussions ensue, emergency meetings pop up, plans are made, contingency plans are considered, and probabilities are calculated. If/Then
[please welcome] Strategic Planning’s More Sophisticated Cousin…Intentional Design Read More »
How to avoid tragic training experiences while enhancing employee engagement. Have you ever thought… ‘Maybe if I jab this pencil in my eye I can leave this circle of hell in an ambulance, it would be less painful than sitting here listening to this nonsense.’ -or-‘Well, there goes 4 hours of my life I’ll never get
For the Love of Learning (Training and Development) Read More »
Renew – Refresh – Revive We are all familiar with the 3 R’s of Recycling…Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. It’s a brilliant framework in that it is concise, memorable, and actionable. Truly everything a framework should be. When you polish off a gallon of milk or a bottle of wine do you immediately rinse it and toss
The 3 R’s of Developing Resilience in Your Team Read More »
Elevating Business Success through Emotional Intelligence In the fast-paced world of business, where spreadsheets and strategies dominate the conversation, there’s a silent hero that often goes unnoticed: Emotional Intelligence (EI). As an executive coach and consultant at Meraki Consulting, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power EI can have on individuals and organizations. Let’s dive into
Emotional Intelligence – Not Just A Buzzword in Business Read More »
Mindset as a Leadership Tool In the fast-paced world of C-Suite leadership, where the only constant is change, the one factor that can set you apart from the crowd is often overlooked & entirely in your control – is your mindset. As the new year unfolds, and resolutions are set, it’s time for those serious
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Beyond Gut Feelings: The Power of Data-Driven Decision Making You’ve taken the Predictive Index out for a spin, or a similar brand, and you’re armed with a wealth of data about your team. Now what? Beyond merely having the insights, understanding how to utilize performance metrics is the key to propelling your business and people
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