I spent the morning recently speaking to media, and the same question crops up each time. “What spurred the decision to become an executive coach?” Some have guessed incorrectly that it happened before I left the big company because my business was established while I was still working there. The fact is, it was serval months after I left the company and after a coaching intensive weekend…
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I’m so incredibly thrilled to be speaking to young artists about knowing their value and putting that into action as they begin their careers at the Denyce Graves Foundation’s Shared Voices launch at Washington DC . I’ll also be signing copies of my book No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I’ll Just Include Myself. Shared Voices is a Conservatory & Consortium, and the launch event will be…
Ever considered how language can be leveraged to dictate the rules of a culture? Tonight’s episode of The Culture Soup Podcast® is a Coaching Corner episode, and we discuss exactly how that it happens in world events and the workplace and what that works to the detriment of those who are not centered. We also take a deeper dive into today’t #YesPlease Ask Me Anything question: How do…
Someone asked this: what do I do to get opportunities to pursue me? Coach L. Michelle answers that today in her new series #YesPleaseAsk Me Anything! Have a leadership question that you’ve been pondering? You’ve been wondering who you could ask confidentially. You may even have questions that are culturally or gender-nuanced, but you’re not sure where to turn. Well, now you can send your questions directly to Coach…
Beginning today, the NSC eNewsletter has a new look, feel and tempo. Check your inboxes every other Thursday for LMS Mindful Musings, a wrap up of hot takes, insights, actionable insights and happenings. Along the way, you’ll get a little positive psychology, neuroscience and mindfulness-based content to support you on your journey to extraordinary leadership. To my wonderful coaching community… First, a hearty THANK YOU for being so…
About a year ago, I hosted an extremely special guest on my show, The Culture Soup Podcast®. I like to call her “Our Carmen” but everyone in their right mind claims this amazing beauty and talent. I’m talking about the incomparable, mezzo soprano Denyce Graves. At that time, she had extended an invitation to me that I accepted swiftly and without any real thought because… really? What else…
Excited to announce my return to TCU’s campus in person this fall for a 4000-level course focused on graduating seniors from the TCU Bob Schieffer College of Communication. In both sections of Senior Seminar, I will be sharing how to best prepare to lead in this new work environment as communicators bringing my unique blend of leadership development and strategic communications to the table for these young aspiring…
Have you considered that achieving laser focus can be an act of kindness to yourself? In fact, it’s another form of radical self care because it allows you to prioritize the goals that are important to you and get them done. In fact, persistent distractions can be costly, to yourself, your life and your leadership aspirations. Think of it like this: if your goal is to be a…
There’s a disease that is rapidly spreading on social media, and that’s people teaching, mentoring or even coaching on topics that have little to no experience or credentials in. It’s the other pandemic. Smarts can get you to the table. Experience and wisdom will not only keep you there, but it will elevate you to access to rooms where the real business is done. So Sis, slow down.…