Perhaps one of the most common, vague, and even hurtful pieces of feedback that leads a client to hire a coach is, “You need a little polishing.” It’s vague because the giver of the feedback can’t quite put his finger on the problem—he simply realizes that something about this individual isn’t where … [Read more...] about Polishing Up: What to do when you lack polish
Imagine if you could turn a string of dull meetings into productive work sessions where the team comes together and gets things done. With a few tweaks, you can take your team meetings to the next level. Build an A-team Before you can optimize your meetings, first take a hard look at your … [Read more...] about Making meetings work: Three steps to help you go from wasting time to producing results
The sensation of being stuck is not a pleasant one, and the way out is often unclear. Sometimes you don’t even realize you’re stuck, but you know something’s not right. This is a common state that most people find themselves in at some point in their careers. What does it mean to be stuck? The … [Read more...] about How to get un-stuck and move forward in your career
When it comes to leadership, advancing in your career, and projecting an aura of confidence and capability, people tend to look for leadership coaching and training. As they build their leadership skills, there’s one critical component that’s frequently overlooked: Physical appearance. Image. … [Read more...] about Does your outward appearance reflect your leadership capabilities?
Perhaps one of the most common, vague, and even hurtful pieces of feedback that leads a client to hire a coach is, “You need a little polishing.” It’s vague because the giver of the feedback can’t quite put his finger on the problem—he simply realizes that something about this individual isn’t where … [Read more...] about Creating an Executive Presence with Anna Wildermuth
