I am often surprised when I am coaching a leader who tells me that they need to work on their confidence. This is not something that they typically share with their team, but a confidential coaching session provides a safe space to explore those emotions.
Over the weekend I did a 5k charity race with one of my clients, which has become a tradition each Spring. It was the perfect day for a run, where the tip of my nose was cold and both my toque and shorts were suitable attire.
As a manager, one of your main responsibilities is to ensure your employees are performing to their full potential. Even if some employees work remotely in coworking spaces, it’s still up to you to ensure they’re getting their work done efficiently.
I’ve always been fascinated by the dynamics of a team. What makes some teams highly productive while others seem to drag their heels? One would think that having a team of all stars would lead to the most impressive results, but that’s not always the case.
There seems to be little wiggle room for where people land when it comes to assertiveness on the EQ scales. It’s either high or it’s low and there is nothing in between…
This past month, I had the pleasure of coaching a busy professional who had recently gone into business for herself. She was enjoying the newfound freedom…
Curiosity is Key by Megan Cosgrove. Back to school seems to be on everyone’s mind. My favourite part of this time of year is that the questions I get from my daughter after school return. Last June, my favourite was a follow-up to a lesson on how dinosaurs went extinct. She sat in the back of the car driving home, telling me all about the classroom lesson. Her five-year-old self was silent for a few minutes, and then she asked, “Mom,…
I find it inspiring when a leader steps out the boardroom to ask some brave, bold questions. How can I be a better leader? How can I serve the team more effectively? How can I bring out the best in others? And when confronted with those questions I say, “Hell ya, let’s dig in!” This past week, the EDGE3 Team spent a glorious day at Gairloch Gardens in Oakville with a variety of leaders for our “Coaching For Leaders” program.…
Check out the press release here!: Toronto Leaders Recognized for Coaching Excellence The Prism Award Luncheon at International Coach Federation Toronto Chapter Conference. The Lumency Tribe finds out about The Prism Award at their All Agency Meeting.
Got a High Performing Team? Here’s a great book to elevate their game. As part of the leadership development package that we offer our clients we design workshops using the best personal development books on the market. It gives teams great new skills and it serves as a bonding experience to create greater team cohesion. A team that learns together, grows together The latest book that we have shared with our clients is High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard, who…