Author: Beth Wonson
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Taking a Moment
I’m taking a pause from my regular weekly email content to speak from the heart. At Beth Wonson & Company, we stand with the many who feel confused, disheartened, and deeply concerned about the turmoil unfolding in our country.
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Internal Candidates: Your Work Reputation is Your Real Interview
Have you ever been the internal candidate for a position? If so, you know that it’s not a guaranteed win. Your entire workplace history—every success and every misstep—comes with you into the interview. External candidates, on the other hand, often get a clean slate. How you handle conflict, communicate, collaborate, and lead all shape how…
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Self-Love is an Inside Job – How to Cultivate Authentic Fulfillment
I was recently reminded of a profound truth about self-love that came from coaching a client (shared with her permission). She had a successful career, a wide social circle, and meaningful relationships, but inside, she felt anxious, lonely, and unfulfilled. Despite pouring herself into daily affirmations, yoga, massages, and more, the emptiness lingered. During our…
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How I’m Handling Unanswerable Questions
If you are a boss, supervisor, leader, business owner, or people manager of any kind, you are likely facing a deluge of unanswerable questions — and wondering how you can answer with honesty and integrity while continuing to build trust and maintain employee engagement. Here’s a proven framework for answering the unanswerable.
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Your most difficult employee can become your best employee if you do the right thing!
Do You Have “That Person” on Your Team? You know the one—an employee who’s incredibly valuable to your company but whose communication and behavior create constant issues. I’m the one who gets called in to handle situations like this. And here’s what I’ve learned: in most cases, the root of the problem isn’t the person’s…
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Staff Retention is Goal #1 in 2025
The number one strategy for retaining staff? Make sure your people feel truly seen and heard. I was reminded of this when I met with a woman recently who shared how, for the first time in her professional life, she felt genuinely recognized during a meeting. The light in her eyes was unmistakable, and her…
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The Most Critical Topics of 2025
Today, I dive into the most critical topics shaping our future, from sustainability and workforce flexibility to employee well-being and development. I offer some practical strategies to make a meaningful impact in 2025 and beyond. By embracing these, you can help your organization thrive and stay competitive.
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Taking Positive Action Within Community
I’ve been seeing more and more how working together can amplify our individual efforts. Here’s how small contributions can lead to significant impacts and how joining a collective giving group can enrich your life. Let’s shine together and make a difference!
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How Is Listening Going For You?
In today’s world, where emotional hotspots are common and uncertainty looms, learning to truly listen and connect with others is more important than ever. Even I, a communication coach, need to practice these skills in order to be a better listener and build stronger, more meaningful relationships. Just as I teach my clients, I use…
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What to Do When Uncertainty Looms Large
Feeling overwhelmed by the uncertainties of life? Let me tell you about a powerful tool I use with my clients called “The Circle of Control”. Follow these 3 steps to regain focus and calm. By identifying what you can control, influence, and let go of, you’ll be able to manage anxiety and stay present. Even small shifts in…