Transformational Leadership for Modern Times
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 […]
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 […]
Continuous Evolution for a New Season
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 […]
Embodying Transformation And Authentic Leadership
Embodying Transformation and Authentic Leadership In a LinkedIn world, we are bombarded with messages about doing more, being better, and garnering awards and certificates – all forms of external validation. But for those of us who are already doing what we need to be doing – or are stretched too thin to do any more […]
The Shift: Moving From Dependence to Interdependence
The Shift: Moving From Dependence to Interdependence We use the word ‘journey’ a lot around here because it applies to so many things. Life itself, from childhood through adulthood and on to, if we’re lucky, old age, is nothing if not a journey. So is the decision to transform an aspect of your life, like […]
An Expert Lens on Transformation
An Expert Lens on Transformation As we move through our lives, it is often the challenges, transitions, and milestone moments that shape how we see ourselves. And how we view the world. That’s why understanding the stages of adult development is so important. We can transform those challenges into opportunities when we learn how to […]
Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders
Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders Spoiler alert: the future is female! While I absolutely love celebrating Women’s History Month, I am equally excited when I envision a future where women leaders are just as common – if not more so – than men. Women are not just contributors to change or cogs in the wheels of success. […]