Pretty moth on a twig - Transform Workplace Jealousy into Admiration

Transform Workplace Jealousy into Admiration

I’m not too proud to admit that I’ve been jealous before.  The earliest memory I have is when I went to summer camp in elementary school with a friend, Mindy. Mindy was the life of the party – all the camp counselors gave her attention. Fellow campers wanted to sit next to her during campfires. … Learn More

Angie with two kids - Top 10 Working Mom Tips that Should Alleviate (Some) Guilt

Top 10 Working Mom Tips that Should Alleviate (Some) Guilt

I remember when my son, Judge, was in middle school. On one particular day, I felt guilty about all of my work-related travel; I knew I was missing out on key events that were important to me. As a working mom, I didn’t know my absence’s impact on him.  “Judge, don’t you wish we had … Learn More

business professionals with hands in a huddle like a sports team - Your Role in Creating a Collective Win

Your Role in Creating a Collective Win

In our binary win/lose world, how can you create a win-win? My oldest son, Judge, and I were talking the other day about how everything in our society feels so divisive – sports competitions inevitably produce winners and losers, the election where you’re either blue or red, pro or anti-TikTok, and so on.  We discussed … Learn More

A Messy desk - Workplace Etiquette - Let's Class it Up

Workplace Etiquette – Let’s Class it Up

We’ve been living in a pandemic environment for a while now. While I know that many of us joke around about how casual our work attire has become, there’s been another aspect of our pandemic existence that’s been a little casual, too: our workplace etiquette. I was talking with a client last week, an HR … Learn More

Magnifying glass held up to someone's face. Why Self-Awareness is Important in Leadership Development

Why Self-Awareness is Important in Leadership Development

My parents invested thousands of dollars in dance lessons for my sister and I growing up. When I try to dance to Single Ladies by Beyonce in the kitchen I can’t help but think that was money well spent.  Anyway…  One dance recital we had in high school, my team and I performed to a … Learn More

Angie with two people - Relationships and Selling Skills. On Steroids.

Relationships and Selling Skills. On Steroids.

“Necklaces” “T-Shirts for Big Bellies!” “Cocaine!” My family and I heard these callouts recently when we strolled through an open-air market during vacation. At first, we were surprised and slightly offended by all the product offers. But after a few days, we kind of got used to the noise and let it fade into the … Learn More

Why Doesn’t Pam Beesly Matter?

Why Doesn’t Pam Beesly Matter?

My kids and I’ve been binge watching The Office. The other day I had to stop an episode, look at my boys, and say, “Do you hear how everyone is talking about Pam’s breasts? That is not okay. It’s completely unacceptable to make those types of comments to a woman at any time, any place.” … Learn More

'I Tried' written into cement - Let's Start with "Try"​

Let’s Start with “Try”​

“Do or Do Not. There is no try.” – Yoda Hold off, Yoda. We’re actually in the season of trying right now. Every single one of us is making attempts at new ways of behaving. Some of these ways are working. Others? Not so much. In fact, we’re observing distinct differences right now among the … Learn More

How to Deliver Awesome Feedback

How to Deliver Awesome Feedback

I updated my headshot a while back. Or, at least I thought I did. I showed it to my then-business partner, Courtney Lynch, who saw it and delivered some honest feedback, “Dude, what’s up with your shirt? It looks like something you’d wear to a bake sale … not for delivering professional services. Don’t go … Learn More

Five Ways Coaching Accelerates Your Success

Five Ways Coaching Accelerates Your Success

You put a tremendous amount of effort into your career. You work late, you flex to reset priorities, and you’re constantly thinking of new ways you can add value to the business or organization you work for. You’re a conscientious professional because you care. You care about the quality of your work, your professional reputation, … Learn More

Five Reasons You Need a Thought Partner (and Why I'm Grateful for Mine)

Five Reasons You Need a Thought Partner (and Why I’m Grateful for Mine)

I was collaborating with a dear friend and colleague, Ben Whiting, and we couldn’t help but laugh out loud for the two hours we were together. As we were swapping our stories, poking fun at ourselves, we also spent time imagining our futures in ways that were invigorating and inspiring.  When dinner wrapped, I asked … Learn More

Are Your Work Relationships Transactional or Transformational?

Are Your Work Relationships Transactional or Transformational?

I talk often about transactional vs transformational relationships.  In our work ecosphere, we can achieve success through transactions – you do this, I do this, and we don’t really invest in each other. Transactional works, but it’s not ideal for performance in our work relationships. It’s impersonal and fails to allow people to engage fully … Learn More