#Reflect: Celebrating 2024’s Wins and Lessons Learned
#Reflect: Celebrating 2024’s Wins and Lessons Learned As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to pause, look back, and celebrate what we’ve achieved. I’m dedicating December to helping you #FinishStrong—reflecting on the year, setting purposeful goals, building momentum, and preparing to welcome 2025 with an open heart. Each week, I’ll share insights and […]
Gratitude and Innovation
Gratitude and Innovation: How Thankfulness Fuels Creativity Innovation often feels like the product of a lightning-bolt moment, but in reality, it thrives in environments where people feel appreciated, supported, and valued. This is where gratitude comes into play. By fostering a culture of gratitude, leaders can inspire creativity and drive innovation in their teams. The […]
Don’t Give Up: Mid-Year Pep Talk
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 […]
Get Set Up for Success
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 […]
When You’re Not Where You Wanted to Be
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 […]
Mid-Year Reflection: Let’s Check In on Your Goals
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 […]
The W in G.R.O.W.: Winning
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 O in G.R.O.W.: Overcome Obstacles
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 […]
The R in G.R.O.W.: Realize New Possibilities
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 […]
The G in G.R.O.W.: Gain Clarity
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 […]