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ESTABLISH CREDIBILITY Become known as both the “go-to person” and the “go-getter”. You know your subject, and you can be relied on to get it done, when and how it’s needed. EXUDE LEADERSHIP PRESENCE Focus on your communication: Make sure it’s the message you want to be sending, words (written & spoken), facial expression &…

CREDIBILITY A COMPETENT SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERT AND THOUGHT LEADER. BUILD RELATIONSHIPS BEING WELL CONNECTED AT ALL LEVELS WITHIN YOUR COMPANY LEADERSHIP PRESENCE  A CONFIDENT, EFFECTIVE AND CONCISE COMMUNICATOR PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY HAVING A CLEAR VISION LEADER’S MINDSET AND PURPOSE LEADER’S MINDSET  EMPATHETIC, BALANCED AND FOCUSED

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Leadership often comes with accolades, authority, and influence—but behind closed doors, it can also come with a heavy sense of isolation. For high-profile leaders, decision-making often feels like walking a tightrope. The stakes are high, the complexities are daunting, and the pressure to make the “right” call is relentless. In moments of uncertainty, doubt creeps…

Are you struggling with the weight of pre-existing perceptions? These positive or negative perceptions shape how others view and interact with us in the workplace. However, what happens when those initial impressions no longer align with our current capabilities and contributions? We often find ourselves stuck with labels that don’t match who we’ve become. You…

“I know you think you understand what you thought I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.” Robert McCloskey How often are you making assumptions about the world around you? You probably aren’t even aware that you make decisions or conclusions based on your perspectives, biases,…

Navigating Perception Shifts in Leadership Early in a new job, at a departmental meeting, I sat in one of the senior member’s regular seats at the table. I did not know it was her spot, but she saw it as me trying to literally — and figuratively — unseat her. For months, I wondered why she was…

Ellen Cohen JD, CPCC, PCC, CPQC I was speaking to an executive coaching client the other day, she is an Assistant General Counsel who is looking to get promoted to General Counsel within her high tech company. One of her coaching goals was to elevate her influence within the company and be perceived as a…

September 2, 2018|LIFE COACHING So often when we have a big dream, aspiration or secret desire, we spend our time thinking about why it’s not possible, why it can’t happen for us and all the “Yeah, But…” excuses or justifications to keep us from attaining what we really want. I want you to take a…

5 (surprising?) ways to be more productive! Most of the conversation about wellbeing is focused on how you can increase your well-being through some kind of stress management program whether it’s a meditation/ mindfulness program, a vacation, personal or corporate wellness/exercise programs to reduce the symptoms of stress. While it’s critical to address and manage…