HR Consulting & Coaching in Maryland and Washington DC
Executive presence is a term we increasingly hear included in discussions about leadership readiness, succession planning and talent development. Often used as a “catch-all” proxy when assessing leadership potential, my work with coaching clients indicates the comprehension about executive presence is elusive and, at times, uncertain. In other …
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I was recently certified as an Executive Culture Coach in an emerging discipline called Organizational Culture Coaching (OCC). OCC, which was pioneered by the Maslow Leadership Center, is a research driven and empirically validated field of coaching. Recognizing the need for a new leadership approach in the post-covid era, some OCC resulting …
I chose the above graphic as a powerful representation of what happens when companies focus on attracting talent, without balancing their efforts on centering workplace culture. Drawing the right people is critically important. However, what good is attracting talent you'll lose (quickly) because your culture is lacking and, in some instances, …
Years ago, I worked with a woman who, unbeknownst to me at the time, struggled with imposter syndrome. She had the top job. This woman was sharp, poised, and imminently qualified for the role. She was also the first Black woman to hold the position. She was a visionary and knew how to innovate. Simply put, she was the right person at the right …
[Read more...] about Imposter Syndrome: Getting Real About Feeling Fake
In this follow-up to the Art of Resilience, we’ll be unpacking the habits of resilient people. As we touched on previously, resilience is the ability to extract nutrient rich sustenance from our experiences, while leaving the empty calories behind. Through resilience we’re able to face, overcome, and be personally strengthened by the challenges and …
