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.
What legacy will YOU leave behind?
What legacy will YOU leave behind? While traveling in the U.S., I was able to attend the Board reception hosted by my undergrad alma mater Nebraska Wesleyan to recognize outgoing President Fred Ohles. In just 12 short years at the school, Dr. Ohles has made a significant, positive, and long-lasting impact at the university, creating […]
Let’s celebrate International Coaching Week!
Let’s celebrate International Coaching Week (April 29-May 5) by taking time to reflect: Who has served as a coach for YOU? What impact did that coach have in your life or career? I’d love to hear your thoughts below!
“Don’t you get tired of flying?”
“Don’t you get tired of flying?” people ask me. And my honest answer is, “Never!” As a global Executive Coach and international keynote speaker, being on planes is what allows me to do what I love: connecting with audiences and clients across the planet. Just this week, I reached the 2-million-mile mark on United Airlines. […]
It’s no joke – April Fools’ Day marks the anniversary of the company I started 17 years ago!
It’s no joke – April Fools’ Day marks the anniversary of the company I started 17 years ago! When I reflect on the business and how it’s grown, I am incredibly grateful to all of the corporations, clients, and team members who have placed their trust in me all these years. THANK YOU! Looking forward […]
This is what I’ve learned from having coached both male and female executives from 60+ countries, six continents, dozens of cultures, and a variety of religions.
I was honored to open day two as the keynote speaker for last year’s Asia Professional Speakers Convention.
I was honored to open Day Two as the keynote speaker for last year’s Asia Professional Speakers Convention. What a great event! Unfortunately, I cannot attend this year due to travel, but if you are in Asia and interested in the world of professional speaking, this is THE convention to attend. To be held in […]
The power of serendipity
The power of serendipity: While in the U.S. last week for a quick business trip, I stopped off at a mall to buy something. I was reflecting on the state of the planet and said to myself, “What the world really needs right now is better leadership.” I turned the corner and saw this. So […]
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 […]
