Workplace culture plays a critical role in an organization’s success. A positive culture can enhance employee satisfaction, improve productivity, and foster innovation. Executive and team coaching are powerful tools that can significantly contribute to cultivating an improved workplace culture. Here’s a look at the benefits of executive and team coaching in transforming workplace culture: 1. […] The post The Benefits of Executive and Team Coaching for an Improved Workplace Culture appeared first on The Glasshammer ..read more

“Life is about picking yourself up when you get knocked down. Those who do that the best are the ones who tend to be the most successful, however you might define success,” says Jennifer Doyle. Tenacious in the face of challenge, Doyle is a leader who does not quit. She shares how this mentality of perseverance and optimism has helped build her career and shaped her life. Moving Forward for Success Starting as a temp more than twenty years ago, Doyle describes the opportunity of getting in the door working on the trading floor as “winning a lottery ticket” and paving the way to the career she ..read more

What do Pride month and LGBTQ+ matters have to do with career advice or workplace culture? A 2024 Gallup survey reports more than one in five of “Gen Z” people identify as LGBTQ+ in the workplace with an EY survey stating that 30% of the Generation Z workforce will identify as LGBTQ+ by 2030. As a leader or manager of your current and future workforce and talent pool, this reality requires your attention to ensure both your career and theirs are supported and successful. Putting the kind welcoming human argument aside as we know by now humans vary in their traits, behaviors and beliefs, it is ..read more

“Having confidence and the ability to bring your true self to work gives you the space to ask for help, engage with others, network and live the life you will enjoy living,” says Elyssa McMullen. Leading with conviction and passion, McMullen exemplifies how bringing your authentic self to work can create meaningful connections and drive success. As an LGBTQ+ ally and the daughter of a gay man who did not come out until much later in life, she also acknowledges the challenges some face in feeling free to fully express themselves at work or elsewhere. “My father lived most of his life unable to ..read more

“Having that part of yourself where you have to navigate the if, how, and when to share it with people, you soon realize that everyone has pieces of themselves that they have to decide how and when to show or not show on an everyday basis,” says Lauren Uranker. “Acknowledging that everyone has a story creates empathy.” As a leader and an openly lesbian executive, Uranker has built her career on a foundation of empathy and understanding. In her roles as the head of Workplace Advisory Client Business for Goldman Sachs Ayco and the co-head of the Americas LGBTQ+ Client Engagement Pillar at the fi ..read more

Growing up in the Bronx, just a mile from the last stop on the 1 train by Van Cortlandt Park, I called a yellow house on the edge of Riverdale Country School home. My father’s role as the 24/7 maintenance and security guy at the school afforded me the opportunity to attend one of the best schools in the country. My dad, with his infectious smile and unparalleled work ethic, has always been my role model. At 66, he still works tirelessly, not only at his full-time job but also shoveling snow and remodeling kitchens throughout Riverdale. Despite the advantages my father’s sacrifices provided, it ..read more

Twelve years ago, we spotlighted Marion Regnier in our “35 under 35” segment, where she shone as a Senior Associate at PwC. Fast forward, Regnier ascended to partner and has also embraced motherhood, marking a dynamic journey of professional and personal growth. Regnier shares what she has learned in this phase of her career and her insights on leadership, client relationships and the importance of great colleagues. Making Partner Becoming a partner in 2020 amid the pandemic was a unique experience for Regnier, as she celebrated virtually with a morning glass of champagne in front of her lapto ..read more

In advance of Memorial Day, we are sharing an inspiring story written by a proud veteran. By Stephanie Toomey-Johnson, Wells Fargo Commercial Banking Relationship Manager An essential part of my life that has shaped me and my career is that I am a proud veteran who had the honor of serving our country. My grandfathers, father, uncles, and older brother also served. Growing up, I admired their sense of duty and courage, but I remember thinking my life plans would focus on academics and athletics instead. My immediate family was small — just me and my older brother Tommy. Because we were so clos ..read more

“You have to put in dedication and hard work to be successful. There are no short cuts,” says Mandy Wan. “Stay true to your core principles and advancement will follow. Be open-minded to embracing new opportunities and giving them your best effort.” Wan shares how she values learning from diverse experiences, her insights on setting the right culture in a team, and what it means to be a leader who “walks the talk.” Finding the Right Fit on the Trading Floor Wan learned from an early age the value of hard work and determination in pursuing her dreams. Growing up in Hong Kong as the eldest child ..read more

Coaching can change your leadership abilities; it can literally make you a better version of yourself as an executive and a person- it can yield tangible results as well as provide support and a thought partnership. Getting a coach is also the fastest way to help you to advance because coaching offers a personalized and tailored approach to your leadership development. Unlike training programs, coaching focuses on each individual leaders’ unique strengths, challenges, and goals. Through one-on-one sessions, coaches help leaders identify areas for improvement and create actionable plans for gro ..read more