Category Archives: Well Being
Finding Balance: Are You Overworking at the Expense of Your Well-Being?
Written by Juli Shulem of Coach Juli, LLC Are you truly aware of how many hours you spend working each week? Recent insights from the book “WORK BACKWARDS” by Tim Duggan suggest that the optimal workweek should be around 30-35 hours, translating to about 28 hours of focused work. This approach is linked to improvedContinue reading “Finding Balance: Are You Overworking at the Expense of Your Well-Being?”
Risking Expansion
Stepping Into Greater Vision, Greater Work Written by Dr. Dorothy Martin-Neville There comes a time in every leader’s journey, regardless of where or what you are leading, when the current vision—no matter how successful, respected, or well-crafted—feels too small for the soul. You can feel it in your body before your mind can make senseContinue reading “Risking Expansion”
How to Get Through Emotionally Tough Times
Interviewer: Mark J Carter Interviewee: Dorothy A. Martin-Neville, PhD Everyone faces emotional downturns, especially entrepreneurs. We can get caught up in a negative story. We can get caught up in an emotion that keeps us from achieving our goals. It is possible to get to that healthy place where you can feel happiness, joy, andContinue reading “How to Get Through Emotionally Tough Times”
The Energy of Leading
Written by Dorothy A. Martin-Neville, PhD Your energy defines your leadership. In so many conversations these past two weeks, I have been asked about how energy and leadership fit together. As someone who has been in the energy field for decades, that question always intrigues me. Simply put – your energy defines your leadership. ToContinue reading “The Energy of Leading”
ENGAGE: The Stoic Leader’s Guide to Thriving in Uncertain Times
Written by Machen MacDonald Currently the biggest challenge business owners and CEOs face in today’s fluctuating economic and political landscape is some form of maintaining team morale and productivity amid uncertainty. The ancient Stoics offer timeless wisdom for navigating turbulent waters with resilience and purpose. By following the ENGAGE framework, leaders can inspire their teamsContinue reading “ENGAGE: The Stoic Leader’s Guide to Thriving in Uncertain Times”
More Knock Out Speaking!
Written by: Michael Goldberg The key to being a “knockout” public speaker, in most cases, is to get your audience’s attention quickly by being memorable, let them know why they should continue to pay attention, and why your message will be a great use of their time. Especially if your presentation is virtual. Many years ago, IContinue reading “More Knock Out Speaking!”
Your Voice Is Your Business – Don’t Abuse It
Written by Susan Fitzell, M.Ed., CSP, MCCT I nearly lost my voice forever. Here’s how to prevent it from happening. Several years ago, I found myself sitting in the office of an eye, ear, nose, and throat specialist, panicking. For over a year, I had suffered from laryngitis and other chronic voice issues. The doctor,Continue reading “Your Voice Is Your Business – Don’t Abuse It”
Feeling Scattered? How to Organize Your Brain and Find Your Focus
Written by Juli Shulem, M.S., PCC, CPC Ever feel like your brain is a cluttered desk, with tasks and thoughts scattered everywhere? 🧠✨ You’re not alone. As a Productivity Coach, I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming it can be to juggle everything life throws at us. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to doContinue reading “Feeling Scattered? How to Organize Your Brain and Find Your Focus”
The Art of Succession Discussions
Written by Jane Halford, FCA, ICD.D There is a certain taboo that comes with leadership succession for family businesses. Passing the torch is a much more difficult conversation when your business and family are intrinsically linked. Often, the founder or current leading generation will intend to remain in control of the business for the foreseeableContinue reading “The Art of Succession Discussions”
The Many Sides of Vulnerability
Written by Dorothy Martin-Neville, PhD Even with the many books, articles, podcasts, and Ted talks, concerning vulnerability, for so many it is still seen as a fragile time, if not a weakness, to be hidden or protected from so that the “enemy” doesn’t jump when you are most incapable of protecting yourself. Rather, what ifContinue reading “The Many Sides of Vulnerability”