Dance floor mindset: Frozen or Free Have you ever found yourself frozen at the edge of the dance floor, heart pounding, afraid to make a move because you might look silly? Or maybe you’re the one dancing freely, lost in…
Have you ever avoided having a tough conversation because of a negative experience that left you feeling humiliated? If so, you’re not alone. One of my coaching clients recently opened up about her struggle to address an employee’s performance issues.…
Movies inspire me to see things differently and think outside the box. The Hundred Foot Journey was no exception. It reinforced several key ingredients in achieving meaningful success. A highlight of The Hundred Foot Journey was a talented cook, Hassan, who immigrated…
Julie was ecstatic when she was chosen to lead a major project. It was the biggest assignment of her career—working with a high-profile client and a seasoned team. Despite her past achievements, self-doubt crept in. As the most junior team…
Let’s face it: we’re often our own harshest critics. We hold ourselves to impossible standards—standards we’d never dream of imposing on our friends, colleagues, or loved ones. We berate ourselves for mistakes, dwell on missteps, and downplay our successes. Over…
Have you ever stopped to think about your communication style and how it impacts the experiences you create for others? Imagine this: You’re in a meeting, excited to share a game-changing idea. But before you can finish, someone interrupts and…
There are bad habits, gestures, and behaviours that can sabotage your personal brand success and hold you back. The kicker is that you don’t even know it! Bad habits can feel like driving your car with the emergency brake on.…
Working with an executive coach specializing in personal branding provides the advantage of having an experienced professional lead you through a process that challenges you to develop the best version of yourself instead of blindly meeting the expectations others have…
Personal branding has been a buzzword since Tom Peters’ iconic article “The Brand Called You” (Fast Company, 1997). Yet, many leaders remain unsure about personal branding—some dismiss it as unnecessary, while others interpret it to mean being inauthentic. Let’s debunk the…
Changing your routine and what you prioritize can be a game changer. When it feels a bit uncomfortable, practice leaning in. When you feel uncertain, this is an opportunity to create something you haven’t before. Take a chance on yourself! …