Brenda’s Blog
Explore Brenda’s latest thinking on leadership, coaching, and branding. Each post offers practical insights and immediately usable tools to help you succeed — both as a leader and in life.
How well do YOU exemplify these two key factors for greater people-leadership success?
How well do YOU exemplify these two key factors for greater people-leadership success? Watch below the ‘#2 video from my series called “Inspiring Leadership Tips in 3 Minutes or Less,” which is based on my years of coaching executives to help them become better people leaders. Be honest … where would you rate yourself on […]
What is the best skill a leader can have?
What is THE most important leadership skill, and how often do you embrace it as a leader? Click below to watch the first video of my series, called “Inspiring Leadership Tips in 3 Minutes or Less.” Excerpted from an online interview I did for the HR Summit Global, I share many tips, tools, and leadership […]
I am excited to share that I have been ranked #7 among the Top 30 Executive Coaches worldwide and #4 among the Top Branding Gurus worldwide!
This year’s Global Gurus’ results have been released, and I am excited to share that I have been ranked #7 among the Top 30 Executive Coaches worldwide and #4 among the Top Branding Gurus worldwide! Feeling very honored to be included along with such outstanding coaches as Marshall Goldsmith, Tony Robbins, and Jack Canfield. A […]
Build your brand as an inspiring leader – in 3 minutes or less
As we head deeper into the year 2019, I have some exciting news to share with you and a thank-you gift, too! First, the news: The 2019 Global Gurus lists have just been released, and I am happy to share with you that I have been ranked #7 among the World’s Top 30 Coaching Professionals […]
Happy 2019!
Happy 2019! Many of us are in the process of setting goals for the New Year, and I’m curious … how successful have your past years’ attempts been? Click on the link below to read my article to uncover seven ways to make sure your vision for the future becomes reality. https://bit.ly/2RuazOt
Seven ways to make sure your vision for the future becomes reality
Happy 2019! At this time of the year, most of us think about what we want to achieve in the coming 365 days. Where do YOU™ want to be by December 31, 2019? One of the key ways to get from where you are to where you want to be is to be crystal clear […]
In 2019, will you let this anchor hold you back?
Do any of these situations sound familiar to you? Deepa kept going back over something she had said to her boss, reliving it again and again in her head, caused herself angst, and beating herself up relentlessly about it. Wang Wei had a bad experience presenting to the Board of his company and had convinced […]
The power of your thoughts, as a leader
I am fascinated by just how easily most of us dismiss the power of thoughts. How, more often than not, we are unaware of what we are thinking or believing at any given time – and therefore also unaware of the tremendous impact those thoughts and beliefs can have in the way our jobs, our […]
We are launching two books in 2019!
We are launching two books in 2019 – one which requires a “sketched” drawing of me (instead of the typical type of photo). So, here it is – what do you think? Artwork by: Raden Muhammad Norfiqri
How well are you managing “up” to your boss and “across” to peers?
How well are you managing “up” to your boss and “across” to peers? When I was a senior leader in Fortune 100 companies, I learned that managing direct reports was only part of what it takes to be a good leader. Equally important to success on the job is how well you manage your superiors […]
In response to my recent question, “What topics would you like me to write about?”
In response to my recent question, “What topics would you like me to write about?” I enjoyed reading the suggestions. There were many great ideas so thanks to everyone who wrote in! Today, I am responding to Lara Tahchi who requested I cover the importance of leading yourself in the workplace. Click here to read […]
How to successfully manage up to your boss and across to your peers
A potential new executive coaching client, Ethan, came to my office one day, confused and distressed due to the results of his 360-degree feedback report. The good news was that his direct reports adored him. “Best boss ever!” one had written. Another gushed, “I love coming to work because I get to work for him!” They described […]
Asking great questions is one way to build a strong leadership brand for yourself.
Asking great questions is one way to build a strong leadership brand for yourself. Find out about others in one of my books: Master the Brand Called YOU™. Read an excerpt here: https://bit.ly/MTBCYExcerpt
What does it mean to be a great “self-leader?”
Often, when we hear the word “leader,” we think of an individual who leads others. But people-leadership is only one part of an executive’s journey. Yes, people-leadership skills are absolutely critical to success … but on their own, they are not enough to help you reach your full potential. Before you can effectively lead subordinates, […]
It’s here! The Chinese edition of my latest book, Leading YOU™, has just been published.
It’s here! The Chinese edition of my latest book, Leading YOU™, has just been published and is available for sale in Mainland China. It’s always interesting to see how the words I’ve written have been translated. https://lnkd.in/fDd3FAE #Global #International
Why we’re so excited – a note from Brenda’s team
We are excited to share that Brenda Bence has once again been nominated as a Top 30 Global Coaching Guru and a Top 30 Global Brand Guru! Thanks to you, last year we were thrilled that Brenda was ranked in the Top 10 for both categories. This year, we would again be very grateful for […]
