Sometimes it’s not easy being a coach. I work with clients who are seriously struggling against office toxicity and supervisor oppression and despite their efforts, they just can’t seem to get out from underneath. They always have the option of finding something new, but it is a little heartbreaking knowing that you’ve built a career, […]
Tag Archives | Professionalism
Three C’s to Reducing Conflict
Did you know that 85 percent of employees deal with conflict on some level on a regular basis? According to a Workplace report published in 2017, a startling statistic unearthed is that U.S. employees spend 2.1 hours per week involved with conflict, which costs employers approximately $359 billion a year.* Wow. The hurt and tension […]
Avoid Sending Angry Emails
The best way to address hurt feelings in the workplace is to confront your aggressor face-to-face and in an unemotional and professional tone and share your concerns. Talking things out is the only way to really resolve conflict. Still, most of us don’t relish—or take—this approach. In fact, many turn to a “safer” solution of […]
Spend Your Time Wisely
I often think about how I should spend my time in order to be more productive and to carve out the time I need for my family, work, personal obligations, fitness and joy. There is of course the time that I think about why I’m spending time thinking about my time. That might seem kind […]
Negotiate To Win
By kim on May 29, 2018 in Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary
There’s a lot of concern around the idea of hard-core negotiation. Certainly if you’re trying to entice your teenager to clean their room then probably this wouldn’t be the best tactic. But perhaps you’re considering asking for a raise or an enter-point salary. This certainly heightens the priority of winning. Doesn’t it? Many people shy […]
Be Truly Authentic
You know when someone isn’t authentic. You can feel the hypocrisy just oozing out of them. Thankfully that’s not you. You are authentic. And you are special. And you are hugely valuable to all whom you encounter. To put it bluntly, this translates into value to organizations. It’s critical for career success that you understand your authentic […]
Be a Good Listener
By kim on April 2, 2018 in Blog, Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career
Effective communication and active listening are two mandatory skills for developing and maintaining positive relationships. While communicating verbally and in writing (through conversation and presentations) seem to be where we spend most of our time honing our skills, we can’t neglect the power of active listening. To be clear, active listening is not thinking about […]
Leave Your Network Wanting More
By kim on April 2, 2018 in A Healthy Career, Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary
It’s an unfortunate fact that we remember negative events more than positive ones. There is also evidence from psychological research suggesting the existence of a broader human tendency to see ourselves through rose-colored glasses. Most of us think that we are better than we actually are—not just physically, but in every way. Yikes. While there […]
Consider What You’re Saying By Not Saying Anything
By kim on January 23, 2018 in Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career
Ignoring a comment, question, phone call, text or email seems easy to do if you’re not interested in providing a response. Perhaps you feel overwhelmed by the constant barrage of incoming messages and you need time to sort through it all. Or maybe you’re struggling to come up with the best response. But by not […]
Pick Up The Phone To Garner More Respect
Busy executives, like you, have very little time to read, let alone respond to every email that comes your way. While it’s important to keep in contact via email and use email as a way of confirming meetings and sharing important tips, details, insights and information in writing, using it as a source of constant […]