Posts by Jessica
Distinctions of Coaching
Welcome back to my blog series on coaching. So far, I’ve described what coaching is, what the work of coaching entails, and what actually happens during an engagement. In this article, I’ll dive into some of the distinctions about coaching that make it such a unique method for development. As a way of kicking off…
Read MoreDemystifying the Coaching Experience
What exactly is coaching? It’s a tough thing to explain – one of those things you can only truly appreciate after you’ve experienced it. But if you’re considering coaching for the first time, how can you get an idea of what you’re signing up for to help decide if it’s right for you? After wrestling…
Read MoreWhat is Coaching?
Coaching is a terrific support in growing as a leader, onboarding successfully to a new role, during a particularly challenging time in an organization’s lifecycle, and for many other reasons. While lots of people are interested in coaching, it’s a tough thing to understand until you’ve actually experienced it. So what exactly is coaching? …
Read MoreManaging Pandemic Fatigue
“Is this normal?” “Is anyone else experiencing this?” “Is there any advice you can give me on how to manage?” “I’m getting all this pressure to produce from above – I don’t see how I’m going to meet these expectations.” “I am so tired. Exhausted.” As coaches, it’s not our job to provide our…
Read MoreCoaching as a Change Practitioner
The word “coaching” gets thrown around a lot, but I find that not everybody means the same thing when they say it. As my profile grew as a change practitioner, I was increasingly asked for coaching. It was relatively easy (and fun) to give advice, but I had a hunch there was more to coaching…
Read MoreThe Power of Shared Intent
Travel, for me, is like breathing—it’s a necessity. I thrive from the change in context and the chance to broaden my perspective. It renews me in a way that nothing else seems to. It isn’t surprising, then, that my husband and I decided on a whim to escape to Ireland while our kids were happily…
Read MoreInspired by Young Leadership
Earlier this month, I learned my blog post, “Inspired by Young Leadership”, was to be featured on Training Industry’s website. I was honored, as this post is especially dear to my heart because it focuses on the second installment of my workshop series at my alma mater, Michigan State University. Please read on below for…
Read MoreWhat Does Work/Life Balance Look Like When it’s Working for You?
Featured on Huffington Post: I’ve recently had a number interesting client interactions that highlighted for me just how personal and how different perceptions of work/life balance are. My client Steve* received an offer for a role he not only described as a “dream job”, but believed would never be a reality for him in the first…
Read MoreResilience – A Key Concept for Personal & Organizational Change
Of all the topics in my change toolkit, resilience has the broadest appeal. During my time at Lowe’s, I taught resilience workshops extensively — the c-suite did it first and set the tone for the rest of the organization. Since then, many of my other clients have requested it as well. In fact, during my…
Read MoreLet it Go! Get Unattached.
“Whenever we’re trying to succeed at anything—going for a promotion, getting funding or closing the sale, we become attached to the outcome. That focus on a future we can’t control stops us fulfilling our potential in the moment.” — The Upside of Ignoring Your Competition This rings true for me and is an ongoing effort. I…
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