Here’s a personal story that still applies to leadership today… Early in my career, when I was...
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A gathering for Human Capital Alumni from HBS
What a privilege it was to host the inaugural Harvard Business School Human Capital Alumni...
“My boss is extremely busy. How do I make the most of my one-on-one time with them?”
“My boss is extremely busy. How do I make the most of my one-on-one time with them?”I hear this...
Build a strong relationship with a new leader
At all layers of an organization, when you start reporting to a leader you’ve not worked with...
Don’t wait for the “right time”
Don't wait for the "right time" - trust your internal signal instead. I often hear executives say,...
Is coaching misunderstood?
Is coaching misunderstood? When I first began as a professional external Executive Coach to major...
What a wonderful experience to connect with the HBS Dean
What a wonderful experience it was to connect with Harvard Business School’s new Dean, Srikant...
The power of a pleasant surprise
This week, I was reminded of the power of a pleasant surprise.  While on vacation in the U.S. –...
What is YOUR blind-spot superpower?
It happened again last week. I was sharing...
Do you NEED to, or are you CHOOSING to?
“I am busier than ever, so I need to work long hours to get everything done!” Lately, I’ve...