Errors in hiring can be costly and time-consuming. Do you ever have to make difficult hiring or firing decisions? Do you wish you could hire the right person the first time? Hiring An Executive Coach in Denver, Colorado can help! As an Executive Coach in Denver, Colorado, I often help leaders make these challenging decisions around hiring and firing. Hiring a new team member is one of the most important decisions you will make that impacts your team. On the other hand, keeping the wrong person too long can have devastating results on your team and organization. I had a…

Corporate Culture Change in Denver, Colorado Many of our clients are looking for Corporate Culture Change in Denver, Colorado and beyond. “Culture eats strategy for breakfast,” says Peter Drucker, author and business consultant. In other words, you can have the highest goals and best strategies in place, but if your culture is negative, the culture will win every time. Is your organization clear about it’s culture? Do you reinforce the values you want to see in your culture every day? Do people LOVE working for your team or organization? One of the biggest requests I receive as a facilitator is…

Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Training in Denver, Colorado Emotional Intelligence & Leadership Training in Denver, Colorado Did you know that up to 80% of a leader’s effective is due to their EQ? According to researchers and writers such as Daniel Goleman, leaders’ emotional intelligence (people skills) are the most important qualities that determine success. When I work with teams, I often have them do an exercise to distinguish between inspiring leaders and “infecting” leaders. Here is the exercise. Write down a list of 3 leaders who have inspired you and made a positive impact on your life. These can be…

Create a more meaningful workplace. People are expecting more out of their work environments than ever. For most people, it is not enough to just bring home a paycheck. We want to contribute. Read on for ways we can create a more meaningful workplace. 3 ways to create a more Meaningful Workplace I want to make a difference. Do you? I have worked with a lot of people over the years, and I believe that most people want to make a difference. Those that don’t have often become jaded and disillusioned with their boss, the workplace culture or office politics….

Creating a Workplace Culture of Trust and Safety. Creating a Workplace Culture of Trust and Safety I attended the national conference for the Association for Talent Development this week and was inspired by Simon Sinek, one of the keynote speakers. Here are some insights he shared on creating greater trust and safety in the workplace. We Always Respond to the Environment We Are In “Culture eats Strategy for Breakfast,” – Mark Fields, Ford When I initially contract to work with organizations, many leaders are concerned about lack of trust and how to change their corporate culture. As Simon Sinek stated…

Executive Coaching in Denver Colorado A positive approach to Executive Coaching in Denver Colorado. An article by the Harvard Business Review states that only one-third of CEOs get the coaching they would like. Yet they also state “Executive coaching engages with people in customized ways that acknowledge and honor their individuality. Coaching helps people know themselves better, live more consciously, and contribute more richly. The essentially human nature of coaching is what makes it work.” So why do so few leaders get external coaching? I recently worked with an executive coaching client who expressed disappointment at the “need” to have…

3 tips to help you cope with holiday stress and work-life balance. Work Life Balance in Denver Colorado Finding Work Life Balance in Denver Colorado and Beyond. The holidays are a time to be with family, take some time off work, and have some needed rejuvenation. Are you finding yourself caught up in holiday stress instead? Read on for three tips to keep yourself balanced in the coming weeks. Stress, The Holidays and Finding Balance Stress is fear. It is our body’s natural flight or fight response kicking in to keep us safe from some perceived harm. However, prolonged stress…