What the heck is executive presence anyway? This enigmatic quality, while frequently lauded, can feel shrouded in ambiguity. Do you really need it? If so, how do you know what it is and how can you get it?

There are no mistakes. This is a foundation principle of iPec, the coaching program where I was certified, and most people bristle at this statement. I absolutely love it.

In October, my boyfriend and I plan on beginning our semi-retirement adventure. Our plan is moderately nomadic. We want to live in different areas of the world 1 year or so at a time. We are beginning in Hawaii to be nea...

The Mea Culpa

It’s all in their personality style

Is your team member about as motivated as a sloth on a Monday morning? Are they missing deadlines, ignoring tasks, and not meeting the needs of the position? Fear not, because below you will learn some tips on how to mot...

Navigating the Transition from Individual Contributor to Manager

As a coach, I have had a number of clients come to me asking for me to help them find their voice. They are afraid to speak up for many reasons. As a coach I understand and have helped them get past it. Yet it got me t...

Does this story resonate with you? I’m talking to my prepubescent son who was a head taller than his peers. I tell him that when he turns 13 he will eat me out of house and home. Given that he was always taller (and t...