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In this blog, we explore the transformative power of thinking outside the box and daring to do things differently. By breaking free from conventional norms, you can foster innovation, unleash creativity, and drive unprecedented success.
The Blog
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As a Leader: Encourage WILD ideas by offering a life jacket
As a business owner or manager, it’s important to foster
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Unlocking Authentic Connections: The Power of the Ego Filter
Implementing an ego filter can be a transformative practice for
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Leading with a Calm Brilliance: The Magnetic Power of Quiet Confidence
A leader who finds security within themselves and exudes unwavering
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What is the Difference between a Business Coach and Consultant?
There is a lot of confusion surrounding the topic of
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What is Executive Coaching? Advantages of a Coach
If you’re like most business owners, you are always looking
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How to Be a Leader and Inspire Others: Leadership Coaching Tips
Do you want to be a leader that inspires others?
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Agile Leadership: What It Is and How to Use It
If you’re looking for a way to become a more
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What Makes Entrepreneurs Successful? The Traits That Set Them Apart
There is no one answer to the question of
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How Can A Coach Help My Small Business?
If you are a small business owner, then you know
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New Leaders: Great Job Skills, No Leadership Skills – What to Do Next?
Leaders are often promoted due to their skills in a
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Group Leadership Coaching Vs. One On One – Which One Is For Me?
Your business deserves the best “you” you have to offer.
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How Can Gratitude Help Me Be A Better Leader
If you’re the leader of a small business, you may
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What Does A Leadership Coach Do?
A leadership coach works with business-oriented people and executives who
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Part 2 – Want a quick way to re-invigorate your team? Try this!
(If you missed part one, check it out here.) So,
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Manager vs. leader: what’s in a title?
“Where does management end and leadership begin?” This is a
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The smoke and mirrors of employee engagement.
Did you know that engaged employees are 44% more productive
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Bucket #3: the service mindset
In this last write up we talked about 3 motivations
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Creating healthier responses to mistakes: 3 strategies for new leaders.
Leaders, whether tenured or new, will always struggle with the
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3 Ways to demonstrate vulnerability in meetings.
We all know what it’s like to attend a meeting
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Positive leadership: using positivity to improve the health & happiness of your team
Happiness creates space for creativity, productivity, and innovation at work.
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Growing pains: moving beyond contributing individually.
When I coach new organizational leaders, one common growing pain
Articles & Media
Shelisa in publications
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Forbes: Why Leaders Need To Explore New Ways Of Working
By: Benjamin Laker Many businesses were entirely unprepared for the
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The many advantages of Power of One.
An all too common theme within a work environment is
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As seen in Thrive Global: Encouraging Autonomy.
Encouraging autonomy. Giving your team the chance to think independently,
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Shelisa Bainbridge: Five Things Business Leaders Can Do To Create A Fantastic Work Culture
Encouraging autonomy. Giving your team the chance to think independently,
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12 Stories From Leaders: Their Mistakes and Lessons Learned
By Olga Rogacka 16 min read Aug 27, 2020 We’ve
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Smart brief on leadership: leading in tough times.
Being a leader right now is tough. Luckily, we’re here
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Will they follow? Tactical steps for leading in a global pandemic.
Being a leader right now is tough. Luckily, we’re here
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