When we set resolutions, we often forget the “ABC’s of effective goal setting”.  The focus with resolutions is mostly about the “doing” (spin class 3 times a week, low carb eating, tripling Q1 sales) without much else to help make meeting those resolutions a reality.  Lack of motivation, burnout and even depression can result.  In contrast, making sure we consider accountability, balance and celebration in goal setting has proven to boost success. 

You may be sick of hearing that the goals you set should be SMART goals.  What if that wasn’t entirely true?  While I’m admittedly a big fan of SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Timebound) goals, they are not always the best place to start. 

On a recent flight back to Denver from San Jose, I read a great book titled Overcoming The Imposter: Silence Your Inner Critic and Lead with Confidence by Kris Kelso (2021). I have many clients who struggle with this notion of imposter syndrome, and I too have suffered from this in the past. Kelso does a wonderful job of giving techniques to combat what he calls the Imposter such as this concept of being more like an explorer versus a tour guide as a leader.

After launching my leadership coaching business, many people reached out to ask “Why”? The answer quite simply is a desire to pay it forward.

Maximize your team’s development and production by embracing a leader mindset vs. a supervisor mindset.

In coaching remote leaders and teams, I frequently encounter people who feel disconnected and isolated. This can negatively impact their team's performance and job satisfaction. While allowing remote and hybrid structures is a benefit most companies now offer, it often falls flat when employees aren't intentionally supported by their leaders.