Category: Leadership
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A Deeper Look at the Flawed First Fact
Listen in to hear about a leadership coaching client who was struggling with a pile of extra responsibilities at work – and how we eliminated all of them with a single simple question. A roadblock, barrier, or failure can be the perfect opportunity to dial it back and see if you’ve been headed in the…
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Are You Meeting This Year’s Challenges with Last Year’s Tools?
We are well into the new year, but are you approaching challenges and obstacles in the same old way? If your team or organization has new goals for this year, you might need new tools and methods to get where you want to go. Check out this Bit of Beth from our video archive to…
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Finding the Third Door
The Third Door is a magical place on the decision-making spectrum that is between Option A and Option B. It is in between the right choice and the wrong choice, between Yes and No, between any two obvious answers. The Third Door is just a few steps off the beaten path, an entryway to expansive…
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Leadership Coaching: How It Works and What to Expect – with BONUS Activity
You don’t have to be an executive, supervisor, or manager to be a leader. In fact, Beth believes that *everyone* is a leader, that every one of us is leading all the time with each decision we make and interaction we have. Beth’s coaching practice focuses on self-leadership — an increase in self-awareness that improves…
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Is Your First Fact Flawed or False?
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve taken off in a direction based on a first fact that is flawed. Sometimes I find out quickly, but sometimes the roadblocks, barriers, and failures aren’t eager to reveal themselves, and so it takes a lot longer. Sometimes, I’ve invested a lot of time and energy before…
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BEST OF 2018: Just Name It – Part 1 of 3 – Facilitating Change
Beth works with organizations of all shapes and sizes, guiding them on facilitating change. In this 3-part series, she shares do’s and don’ts to help you avoid potholes and pitfalls. Here’s Part 1 – Just Name It.
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Let Go of the Rock, Revisited
When we clutch and cling to what we treasure, our tightly closed fist prevents us from accepting anything more, and it can also prevent our moving forward with ease and freedom.Listen in (or read on) for a short, sweet story about a child who learned to open her fist, which, in turn, opened my eyes…
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BEST OF 2018: Blocked Perspective
Listen in and learn how I found out that one member of my team wasn’t comfortable giving me direct feedback! If we hadn’t uncovered that and then worked to resolve it, it could have held us back. Check it out…
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Four Practical Ways to Outsmart the Power Paradox
Research and experience show that the more power we achieve, the less we take a nuanced approach to reading and understanding the people around us. Instead, the more power we have, the quicker we are to stereotype instead of taking time to build relationships. Why? Well, as we now command resources that we once had…
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BEST OF 2018: Why You Aren’t That Awesome at Strategic Thinking
Do you wonder why you aren’t awesome at strategic thinking? It’s pretty simple: The best strategic thinking happens when a group comes together who can negotiate, speak their truth, not take things personally, and leave a meeting speaking with one voice. These four factors shape the space for powerful strategic thinking. Watch this video to…