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Transformational Leadership for Modern Challenges Are you ready for the VUCA world? The business world we now operate in is Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA) (to say the least!) As traditional leadership models become increasingly obsolete, the old hierarchies and transactional approaches we relied on are no longer effective.  So, how do we thrive in this brave new world? The answer is transformational leadership. This shift is essential for leaders who want to foster innovation, agility, and resilience within their teams and work spaces.  It’s a VUCA World  VUCA was coined to describe ...

Don't Give Up: Mid-Year Pep Talk The halfway point in the year is a prime opportunity to reflect on your growth and renew your motivation. I salute you if you feel great and you're checking boxes left and right! And if you feel discouraged, I salute you, too. Remember: you still have six months to chip away at your goals and meet milestones. Consider this your mid-year pep talk, my reminder that regardless of where you are today, there's still time to recharge your battery and zoom forward with energy and enthusiasm. Did You ...

Get Set Up for Success Last week, we discussed several ways to get back on track to your goals if you’ve fallen off the proverbial wagon. I’ve been reflecting since then on the importance of people and place and how those two things are essential ingredients to the recipe for success.  When you optimize your physical surroundings and the people you surround yourself with, you intentionally create a space where you can thrive. The best part? You can make it as unique as you are!  Your Physical Environment  The space in which you work ...

When You're Not Where You Wanted to Be What happens when you're not where you want to be? If you read my blog last week and thought, “Gosh, I’m behind...” and then felt bad about it, don’t! As a coach, part of my job is holding my clients accountable for their action items. I also encourage, support, and help them refocus as needed.  I pray you’re not experiencing a sense of frustration or disappointment if you aren’t where you envisioned yourself to be at this point in the year. But I do hope you’re ...

Mid-Year Reflection: Let’s Check In on Your Goals We are saying goodbye (for now) to Mental Health Awareness Month and transitioning into one of my absolute favorite months. June bridges us from the reawakening of spring to the vibrance of summer.  I hope you’re taking time to enjoy the weather - with walks in the sunshine, swims at the beach, and outdoor dining with friends on a patio somewhere. But now that we’re about halfway through the year, it’s also a good time to check in on those goals we set for ourselves way ...

The W in G.R.O.W.: Winning https://ascentim.com/blog/pillars-for-success/Navigating your career and life can often feel like a maze, especially for high-performing leaders with a drive to succeed. There’s a finish line around here somewhere, but we can’t always recognize which turn gets us to the exit and which is a dead end. And unless you can see the big picture, it might be hard to get it right.  That’s why it’s so important to know what your big picture is. Put another way, what does winning look like to you? Is it success in your career ...

The O in G.R.O.W.: Overcome Obstacles Obstacles rear their ugly heads in many ways. When it comes to careers and the clients I coach, however, there are two that feature prominently in so many of my conversations. One is the pervasive influence of the word should. The other is good, old-fashioned fear.  If you’re trying to move forward in your career and finding yourself stuck instead, it’s worth considering whether the obstacle in your path is fear, a sense of obligation, or both.  Should I?  Yes, you should!  To be more specific, that’s the ...

The R in G.R.O.W.: Realize New Possibilities In this second week of Mental Health Month, I invite you to consider this simple question: What more am I capable of? There is a world bursting with possibilities each of us has yet to realize. In fact, that is one of the most miraculous parts of these lives we get to live.  Who you are today is not who you were 10 or 20 years ago. Furthermore, the world hasn’t met the incredible, amazing future version of you.  Who will that superstar be?  And what will ...

The G in G.R.O.W.: Gain Clarity May is Mental Health Awareness Month, reminding us how important it is to pause now and then to reflect on our life, where we are, and, most importantly, how we feel about it.  If you’re anything like me, you’re busy and trying to do it all.  Consequently, our days are full as we move from one task to the next without missing a step. It’s a heavy burden when your natural gear is DRIVE. And you like driving fast. But when we’re speeding along, sometimes we lose sight ...

Continuous Evolution for a New Season  As spring comes into its own and we shake off the last dark dregs of winter, I’ve been thinking a lot about continuous evolution.  On a deeper level than what we commonly think of as ‘personal growth,’ continuous evolution is a transformative journey. This process of self-discovery helps us serve a higher purpose and live our most authentic lives.  Continuous Evolution and Transformational Coaching  Guided by the principles of transformational coaching, evolution-seekers search within, enabling them to tap into their full potential and make meaningful contributions to the ...