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There are a few great things that I love about December: 🎉 My birthday 🎄 Christmas 🎉 My birthday ✨ New Year’s Eve …and did I mention, my birthday🎉 😊 On a serious note, December is often a time for reflection—acknowledging the things we’ve accomplished (Great job!) and, just as importantly, the things that didn’t go as planned (Great job on those, too—failures are lessons in disguise!). But what if December isn’t just about reflecting on the “things”? What if it’s also about reflecting on who we’ve become over the past 12 months? 💫 What if 2024 was meant to be your year of discovery? 💫 This year, through my work with leaders and my own journey as an entrepreneur, I’ve gained insights about leadership and personal growth. Here are a few I’ll carry into 2025: 1️⃣ Discipline builds strength: Develop habits that help you push past your comfort zone. Be resilient! 2️⃣ Appreciate the long view:  Focusing on the bigger picture keeps short-term challenges in perspective. 3️⃣ Don’t be afraid to pivot: Change isn’t a setback; it’s an opportunity to adapt, adjust, and re-focus on what really matters. 4️⃣ Celebrate small wins: Be proud of your journey, including the bumps and bruises along the way. It was either a lesson or a blessing! Who I became this year was a more confident business owner and certified professional coach. 💯 And through my work with leaders, I’ve witnessed incredible transformations: ✅ Leaders finding new ways to motivate and engage their teams. ✅ Professionals uncovering resilience they didn’t realize they had. ✅ Entrepreneurs embracing bold pivots to realign their strategies with their core purpose. As you celebrate the joy of the holidays and prepare to close out 2024, take a moment to reflect on your growth, the lessons you’ve learned, and the connections you’ve made along the way. If you’re brave enough, please share in the comments ⬇️ one key insight you’ve learned about yourself this year! 🤔 Who knows, your insight just might inspire another to courageously lead and lean into “doing hard things” in 2025! And when you’re ready to turn your reflections into an action plan for 2025, ➡️ let’s connect! Happy Holidays! #LeadingExecutively #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipCoaching #Reflections2024 #LeadInto2025

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Bet on Yourself! 🎲✨ This week, I attended a fantastic Women in Business networking event, and it was a powerful reminder of how much we gain by connecting with other leaders across industries. The energy, the insights, and the shared experiences are always so inspiring! Here are a few golden nuggets I picked up: ✅ Stop waiting for permission – advocate for yourself! ✅ Lead with purpose – in your business, your community, and in every role you play. ✅ Be intentional with your time – align your day-to-day with what truly matters to you. ✅ Choose your circle wisely – surround yourself with people who inspire you to grow! ✅ Take more risks – life’s too short to stay in your comfort zone! Reflecting on these insights, I’m even more grateful to serve as a trusted guide for business leaders who are betting on their future. Remember, betting on yourself doesn’t mean doing it alone. A great coach can help you stay focused on the path ahead, break goals into doable steps, and provide that nudge to keep moving forward—no matter what challenges pop up along the way. So, look ahead, take those microsteps, and surround yourself with support that helps you keep growing. Let’s connect and make that next chapter your best one yet! #LeadingExecutively #ExecutiveCoach #LeadershipCoach #TakeMoreRisks #BetOnYourself

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Reliable. Innovative. Resilient. In researching Tupperware as part of a business project, I was surprised to learn the company is still operating in 2024! Growing up, I remember peeking in on those living room “parties” where Tupperware was demoed and sold. As an adult, what sticks with me most are the qualities that defined Tupperware products: reliable, innovative, and resilient. But as the market changed, Tupperware’s reliance on “the old way” limited its growth and the company is currently working through bankruptcy. This made me reflect on leadership today—how doing things “the way we’ve always done it” can hold teams and organizations back. A leader’s strongest qualities can actually become limitations if they don’t adapt. This was highlighted by a recent executive panel I attended, where leaders discussed how they’re evolving their approaches to prepare for tomorrow. The panel shared strategies for flexible work practices, employee retention programs, and non-traditional hiring practices. 💡 Imagine the possibilities of opening doors to skills-based hiring, neurodivergent talent, and experienced professionals ready for encore careers…. 🤔 Shifting to non-traditional approaches isn’t always easy, a sentiment echoed by the panel of executives! It takes courage to think differently, exploring what’s possible, and embracing innovation to create growth in teams and businesses.   This is where executive coaching can make a difference—helping leaders find the courage to build teams that are not just reliable, innovative, and resilient, but also forward-thinking. How could executive coaching help you take an unconventional path in your leadership journey? #LeadingExecutively #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipCoaching #LeadershipEvolution #TalentStrategy #SkillsBasedHiring #Neurodiversity #AgingWorkforce #Innovation

Pedaling Forward: Leadership Lessons From Power Zone Training Recently, I attended a local networking event where I met a few fellow business owners. After initially talking about our businesses, the conversation shifted to our hobbies and interests. I shared that I love spending time on my indoor cycle, specifically Power Zone training. Power Zone training is not just about getting stronger; it’s about learning how to manage yourself through varying intensity levels. In my opinion, leadership isn’t much different. Like cycling, leadership requires navigating moments of calm, pushing through challenges, and knowing when to recover. 😁 Zone 1 (Active Recovery): This is your comfort zone! You’re moving along, navigating the usual day-to-day with very few surprises. You feel really confident because this is your safe zone. 😃 Zone 2 (Endurance): This is your discipline zone! You’re taking steps forward and starting to build a foundation. Things are steady and predictable. Your team is performing. Your focus is on maintaining consistency and laying the groundwork for any challenges ahead. 🥴 Zone 3 (Tempo): You’re starting to feel the effort now—challenges are cropping up, and the workload is demanding more focus and energy. You’re still in control, but it’s taking everything to keep up. This is the pressure zone, where leaders balance competing priorities and shifting goals. 😰 Zone 4 (Threshold): You’re drenched in sweat at this point. You’re pushing limits—whether it’s leading through crises or handling restructuring possibilities while keeping team morale in check. The growth happens here, even though it’s uncomfortable. This is your growth zone. 🥵 Zone 5 (VO2 Max):  Everything feels like it’s on fire—major industry disruptions, layoffs, or transformational changes are happening. You’re questioning your choices (including why you may have selected this ride in the first place)! This is intense, and while you can’t stay here too long, leaders who excel in this zone can make significant impact. Welcome to the max zone! Each of these zones has value but staying too long in any one can either lead to burnout or stagnation. The key is to develop the skills to shift gears when needed—knowing when to push harder, when to ease off, and how to recover quickly. Just like Power Zone training, leadership coaching can prepare you for all these zones: ✅ Discovering when it’s time to step out of your comfort zone. ✅ Developing the resilience to manage the pressure and growth zones. ✅ Learning how and when to recover and re-energize before burnout hits. So, where are you in your leadership journey? Are you coasting in Zone 1 or grinding through Zone 5? Drop a comment below to share your current zone and any plans to shift gears to take your leadership to the next level. Let’s talk about how coaching can help you navigate the ride. #LeadingExecutively #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipCoaching #PerformanceMindset #PowerZones #BuildingResilience

🌍 Today is World Mental Health Day 🌍 We want to send love, support, and solidarity to everyone who: 💚 Suffers from a mental health illness 💚 Remains silent for fear of retaliation or stigmatization 💚 Needs support and is afraid to ask for it 💚 Fights with suicidal thoughts or addictions 💚 Participates in therapy to help them cope 💚 Has someone close to them who is struggling Mental health is health... and 🌱 It’s okay to not be okay. Let’s break the stigma, open up conversations, and offer our support to those who need it—whether they ask for it or not. Take a moment today to reach out, check in, and spread kindness. Together, we can build a world where no one feels alone in their struggles. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheStigma #YouAreNotAlone #SupportAndLove

Great leadership is not about authority or a title or ego, but about fostering a culture of empathy, trust, and growth. Do you know when you are in the presence of a great people leader? These green flags are key qualities found in exceptional leaders who prioritize their team's well-being while achieving remarkable success. 🟢 Cultivating Self-awareness & Emotional Regulation 🟢 Creating Psychological Safety for All 🟢 Embracing Vulnerability & Inclusivity 🟢 Inspiring Purpose & a Sense of Belonging 🟢 Demonstrating Genuine Care & Compassion 🟢 Actively Listening with Empathy 🟢 Building and Nurturing Positive Cultures 🟢 Prioritizing Well-being & Setting Boundaries 🟢 Communicating Tough Decisions with Kindness 🟢 Taking Accountability & Learning from Mistakes 🟢 Encouraging Team Help & Strong Connections 🟢 Effectively Resolving Conflicts 🟢 Achieving Success through a People-First Approach However, not all leaders exhibit these green flags. It's essential to recognize the red flags in leadership that may harm team morale and productivity. Red flags could include: 🟥 Lack of Empathy & Understanding 🟥 Micromanagement & Control 🟥 Unwillingness to Accept Feedback 🟥 Disregard for Work-Life Balance 🟥 Blaming & Shaming Team Members 🟥 Ignoring Psychological Safety Concerns 🟥 Inconsistent Decision-making 🟥 Avoidance of Accountability 🟥 Promoting a Toxic or Divisive Culture