Turning Points: Leadership Lessons from Unexpected Sources
Turning Points: Leadership Lessons from Unexpected Sources Leadership – and the desire to lead – can often come from unexpected places. The events we experience and the people we encounter can challenge our worldview or inspire us to make transformative changes in the world. Some people plan and expect to lead. Others are surprised to […]
From Aspiring to Inspiring: Navigating Leadership Trajectories
From Aspiring to Inspiring: Navigating Leadership Trajectories Leadership is more than a destination or goal; it’s a journey. And one that almost always includes growth and hardship along the way. When you need inspiration, look to the stories of leaders with humble beginnings who rose to positions of significant influence. Offhand, I can think of […]
Navigating Change: The Need for Transformational Leadership
Navigating Change: The Need for Transformational Leadership Is the transactional leadership model working? The modern-day business landscape isn’t what it used to be. With technology at the forefront, we’re capable of things we never dreamed possible as children. And with the unprecedented impact of global disruptions, it truly is a brave new world. But is […]
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 […]
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 […]