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  • A Coaching Story

    Over the years, I have worked with a variety of coaching clients but when I get to work with a colleague in the HR field, it makes it even more interesting. “Scott” offers services that overlap some of mine, but we have some areas where we differ. The challenge he presented for our coaching...
    One of my first clients, “George”, was a successful realtor who was seeking support as he was establishing his own real estate business. He was referred to me but wasn’t quite sure how I would be able to help him since I wasn’t a realtor. George shared that he was working with someone who was...
    Situation: Sharon and her husband had been running a family-owned business for almost 20 years. Over the years, the business began failing. Having lost a major client, not being able to keep up with expensive technology, and competing with other larger companies who were able to produce faster...
  • Coaching

    When we think of the word coach, it may have different connotations for different people. There are athletic coaches, vocal coaches, acting coaches, business coaches, birthing coaches, and so many more. My coaching focuses on something different. Perhaps you are feeling uneasy about your career...
    October 21, 2025
    For years, when there was a need for a new leader, organizations looked to the best widget makers and promoted them. The thought process was that if you were technically good at your job, you could teach others to perform at the same level of productivity. For years, management consultants were...
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  • Communication

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  • Conflict

    November 18, 2025
    The four main generations currently working together in the workforce are: Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964), Generation X (born 1965-1980), Millennials (born 1981-1996), and Generation Z (born 1997-2012). Generation Alpha is also being considered, although they are still relatively young and...
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  • Customer Service

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    Once on a vacation, we chose to have dinner in the restaurant of our upscale historical hotel....
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  • Diversity

    Each generation is molded by the events that occur as they are moving from children to teenagers to young adults. Current events that happen locally, nationally, and even internationally will impact their age group. Economic variables and media will identify each group as well. These will shape...
    When buying a new car, if a salesperson shares a rehearsed spiel to make a sale, I get turned off. What would impress me is having someone listen to my needs and interests. Am I there to find a new car that has amazing new technology? Do I have colors picked out for the outside and the inside of...
    The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration for many faiths. From November 1st to January 15th, there are approximately 29 holidays observed by 7 of the world's major religions. With such rich diversity, how can we be inclusive in our holiday greetings?   I choose to wish people "Happy...
  • Expectations

    December 16, 2025
    We build trust by how reliable we are and well we follow through on our word with action. Look around you within circle at work – your team, your peers, your supervisor. Do you trust them all? Can you depend on them to bring the results that they promise within the timeframe agreed upon? Being...
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  • Goal Setting

    What is the impact of overwork? According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), long working hours are one of the biggest occupational health hazards. And if you do get sick, what might your employer do? Hopefully, they will cover your health insurance costs, but many employees do not...
    October 21, 2025
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  • Motivation

    Earlier this year, I was asked to provide a program that focuses on The Platinum Rule and specifically not to include any training on the DiSC® Behavioral Theory. Many of us are probably familiar with The Golden Rule – treat others like you prefer to be treated. The Platinum Rule, on the other...
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  • Networking

    Growing up, I was very fortunate to have a clear path knowing that after HS, I was going to attend college. As the child of two immigrants who came to the US for a better life and to avoid communism, there was never any doubt that I would be the first to go to college in my family. As I was...
    Once when visiting family and friends in Illinois (outside of St. Louis), a cousin’s daughter shared that at her high school, they are all issued laptops on which to take notes in their classes. They also had all their textbooks loaded which was probably a positive thing. She shared that she...
    A few years ago, a professional colleague approached me since she was in transition, having just lost her job. We were members of the same professional organization, but she was prohibited from attending on a regular basis by her supervisor who was also a member. So, she was turning to me for...
  • Obstacles

    October 21, 2025
    The four main generations currently working together in the workforce are: Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964), Generation X (born 1965-1980), Millennials (born 1981-1996), and Generation Z (born 1997-2012). Generation Alpha is also being considered, although they are still relatively young and...
    September 23, 2025
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  • Self-Improvement

    When we think of the word coach, it may have different connotations for different people. There are athletic coaches, vocal coaches, acting coaches, business coaches, birthing coaches, and so many more. My coaching focuses on something different. Perhaps you are feeling uneasy about your career...
    What is the impact of overwork? According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), long working hours are one of the biggest occupational health hazards. And if you do get sick, what might your employer do? Hopefully, they will cover your health insurance costs, but many employees do not...
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  • Stress

    What is the impact of overwork? According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), long working hours are one of the biggest occupational health hazards. And if you do get sick, what might your employer do? Hopefully, they will cover your health insurance costs, but many employees do not...
    January 13, 2026
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  • Team Work

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  • Time Management

    September 23, 2025
    When you have remote workers who are no longer commuting to work every day, we can surely add more projects and tasks? After all, they are at home. They have an extra 1-2 hours per day which we are giving them by letting them work there. Sorry, but it does not quite work that way. It only adds...
    The Martian: Facing One Challenge at a Time If you haven’t seen the Oscar-nominated film starring Matt Damon, there’s a treat in store for you. The Martian (released on October 2, 2015) is based on a science fiction novel but much of what takes place seems to be scientifically possible;...
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  • Work Styles

    What is the impact of overwork? According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), long working hours are one of the biggest occupational health hazards. And if you do get sick, what might your employer do? Hopefully, they will cover your health insurance costs, but many employees do not...
    Each generation is molded by the events that occur as they are moving from children to teenagers to young adults. Current events that happen locally, nationally, and even internationally will impact their age group. Economic variables and media will identify each group as well. These will shape...
    The four main generations currently working together in the workforce are: Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964), Generation X (born 1965-1980), Millennials (born 1981-1996), and Generation Z (born 1997-2012). Generation Alpha is also being considered, although they are still relatively young and...
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