Yes, you probably have will power. Most high performing leaders do, but have you noticed that having some external accountability actually keeps you on track even more? You need a coach. All week, we’re celebrating International Coaching Week at NSC Coaching. I have personally watched so many people’s lives change for the better with great coaching. From promotion after to promotion, to harnessing the lifestyle she’s always dreamed…
One neuroscientist calls these “BUT” goals that you devise on your daily or weekly to-do lists. They set you up to fail, and they are ❌ Big ❌ Un-fun ❌ Time-boxed Your brain loves it when you break big goals down into small tasks. It allows you to engage the progress loop which means even the smallest success generates the dopamine your brain needs to make you feel…
You’re clear on your goal, and you are actively pursuing it. But is it taking too long? A credentialed coach can provide the acceleration you need to speed up your process. All week, we’re celebrating International Coaching Week at NSC Coaching. As a member organization and credentialed executive and personal coach of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), I’m sharing some coaching questions and insights each day this week…
Remembering that there is no separating your personal and professional online persona, what does your social media say about you? …from the content you like …to the comments you make in-thread …to the 3rd-party content you share …to your original content Today’s #NSCRockstarLeadership Tip of the Day challenges you to think about your online executive presence… because it matters. We’ll continue with part 3 of the special series…
Celebrate International Coaching Week with me! 🎉 All week, we’re celebrating International Coaching Week at NSC Coaching. As a member organization and credentialed executive and personal coach of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), I want to share with you some coaching questions and insights each day that will move you forward in your life, professionally and personally. I have personally watched so many people’s lives change for the…
How to do get a more junior person to mentor you? I’m not expecting you to use those words when you approach them. You can, but there are other more organic ways. First things first, though, let’s get them into your circle. You’ve been too removed, Sis. Today’s #NSCJournalPrompt can put you well on your way. It’s just one more way to expand and activate your tribe.…
We had a saying in corporate communications when it came to reputation management… sometimes you have to simply aim for fair and balanced because there may not be any winning. It’s especially true for your critics. But what if you could change that? Considering your interpersonal relationships: Have you learned that someone who actually has some meaningful impact on your career had something negative to say about you?…
On May 10, 2021, a rebirth occurred… No Thanks, The Remix was born, and it was No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I’ll Just Include Myself, the original edition’s, even more slaytastic self…well, remixed. She won the National Association of Black Journalists 2021 Outstanding Book Award, spurred a whole new round of national media placements and interviews, all while revealing woman of color’s biggest supporters and biggest…
It is rare that I post new business wins with organizations, but this one is pretty special and uncovers some work that I’ve been doing for some time in this industry, but never at this scale. Recently, I joined forces with @Lyric Opera Chicago to kick off an integrated engagement which blends, individual and group coaching, consulting, workshops and brainstorming to primarily assist their development teams and DE&I…
In part two of our series on Assembling and Activating Your Tribe, we examine the benefit of having an uncommon group of people on your personal board—junior staff members. I know… the corporate hierarchy traditionally dictates that you deal with your immediate subordinates, peers and then upward and across into your boss’ realm and into their boss’ circle of influence. You only deal with the more junior people…