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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.
Mandela’s leadership principles
Nelson Mandela knew a thing or two about leadership. In this article, I highlight his Leadership Personal Branding Principles based on an excellent interview with Time Inc. https://lnkd.in/gS4VCpm
When busy becomes “bad”
In today’s non-stop world, when you ask someone, “How are you doing?” – the answer is very often “Busy!” We’re all so busy these days, aren’t we? Whenever I hear that response, I like to dive deeper and ask, “Are you good busy…or bad busy?” There’s a big difference between the two. “Good” Busy What is […]
Easy self-development – grow while listening
Clients often tell me that they don’t have enough time for self-development or that they don’t know how to grow and develop with the limited free time they do have. For many of my clients, a favorite way to keep “good busy” is to listen to audio books. Doing so provides the freedom to listen […]
Incredibly honored to receive a plaque of recognition from Singapore President Halimah Yacob for my volunteer work as a speaker and coach with UBS’s Camp Vision.
Incredibly honored to receive a plaque of recognition from Singapore President Halimah Yacob for my volunteer work as a speaker and coach with UBS’s Camp Vision. Camp Vision is a great organization that helps marginalized Singaporean youth develop self-confidence, leadership, and communication skills. It was a joy to see how much the youth had developed […]
The power of gratitude to build your leadership brand
As we enter the last quarter of 2018, the prevailing feeling for me is one of gratitude. Why? Well, earlier this year I was notified that I have been ranked #9 on the 2018 World’s Top 30 Coaching Professionals list and #5 on the 2018 World’s Top 30 Branding Professionals by the Global Gurus organization. It is truly […]
As a leader, how clear are you on your “North Star?”
In these past few weeks of this new year, I’ve noticed a trend among quite a few executive coaching clients. They’re feeling a bit deflated, unsure of the direction of their career, questioning where they are. Without a true sense of purpose, they tell me they are feeling lost and without meaning. In short, they […]
My favorite productivity tips & tools for 2018 – Part IV
By now, you’ve likely put New Year celebrations behind you and are fully into 2018. How will you build your brand as a leader this year? On that same point, how will you become more productive and use your time more effectively this year than you did in 2017? Back in mid-December, I promised you […]
My favorite productivity tips & tools for 2018 – Part III
Happy New Year! The year 2017 is officially a memory, and 2018 has the full promise of increased productivity, which will help you strengthen your brand as a leader. That’s what this newsletter is all about. So, here’s to accomplishing more than you thought possible in the next 12 months! If you read Installment #1 […]
My favorite productivity tips & tools for 2018 – Part II
Billionaire John Paul Getty was a serial cigar smoker until he realized one day that – based on what he would earn hourly – he was spending the equivalent of $50,000 per year … smoking. That wasn’t $50,000 worth of cigars – it was $50,000 worth of his time. That kind of perspective definitely helps […]
Here are my favorite productivity tools to help make 2018 your best year yet
“It’s December already? How did that happen?” These are words I’m hearing a lot right now in my executive coaching practice. Yes, indeed, it’s that time of the year – when we realize a new year is just around the corner. That usually means joy, celebration, and hopeful expectations about what the new year will […]
Why we’re so excited – a note from Brenda’s team
A Note from the Brenda Bence Team: We are excited to announce that Brenda Bence has been nominated Top Global Coaching Guru this year! (Last year Brenda was listed at #22 based on write-in votes; so this year, she has been “officially” nominated by GlobalGurus.org.) Brenda has been nominated again this year as a Top […]
Why this blog entry was so challenging to write…
As I sat down to write this blog entry, I realized it is probably the most challenging one I’ve written. Why? Because I need to ask you for help to take this survey. I’ve always been fairly independent, so asking for support isn’t the easiest thing for me to do. When it comes to offering […]
Why you probably aren’t getting enough feedback… and what to do about it: self-leadership challenge #15
Management guru Ken Blanchard often quotes his friend, Rich Case, as saying, “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” If that is the case, how often and how well are YOU™ being fed? If you’re like most leaders I’ve met in my executive coaching practice, you aren’t getting enough regular feedback. That’s why the best self-leaders […]
How to successfully manage up to your boss and across to your peers: self-leadership challenge #14
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 […]
How well do YOU manage this critically important balance? self-leadership challenge #13
My executive coaching client, Myra, struggled with what I call the “Strategy vs. Execution Dilemma.” She was a successful leader, in the running to become a Senior Vice President. She had gotten there by being known for producing, for always making sure that she and her team members were seen as delivering desired outcomes. At […]
Announcing the first-ever International Speakers Summit from June 19 to 30, 2017: Yours for free as a reader of my blog!
In addition to following the tips mentioned in my blog post about presenting powerfully, I invite you to take your presentation and public speaking skills to a whole new level by tuning in to the first-ever online International Speakers Summit – which is absolutely free! There has never been an event like this before. Over […]
