If you're working to set realistic expectations with your team and you want to challenge them in a way that will move them beyond their comfort zone and  gradually get them there, check out this episode of the Compassionate Leader School Podcast. The model of 'Stretch, Risk or Die' can  help you strategize and give you both common language so you can navigate your way through. And if you've got what feels like a lofty goal you'd love to achieve, the model of stretch, risk or die will help you carve out the path to get there. So here we go ..read more

As a follow-up to episode #9, this episode comes back to the topic of setting clear and strong boundaries. Starting with how to know the warning signs when someone is crossing or pushing a boundary, I offer a 4-part formula for dealing with boundary crossers as well as a strategy for having a compassionate conversation with boundary pushers. This is another opportunity to build your skills as a candid and compassionate communicator as well as supporting you in your efforts to cultivate a healthy workplace ..read more

Have you heard of the ‘one minute or less rule’ and how to practice it as the fuel for the Law of Action? In this episode of the Compassionate Leader School Podcast, you’ll learn about the Law of Action and have a list of 25 micro-habits to draw from to improve your workplace productivity and keep you on top of the things that can otherwise be stressors.  ..read more

Do you suffer from having weak boundaries? In this week's episode, I'm talking about the emergence of compassion fatigue in light of the impact of Covid-19 and the importance of building our resilience muscles to be able to respond in a healthy way. In particular, I'm exploring one of the foundational strategies for building resilience, which is establishing, clearly communicating, and honouring our boundaries. With step-by-step guidelines, you'll know exactly what to do when it comes to setting your boundaries so that others can give you what you need ..read more

Do you hunger to be a better communicator, especially with the employees who report directly to you? Drawing from my 35+ years of teaching and working one-on-one with individuals to help them develop and strengthen their interpersonal skills, I've heard the stories of how leaders struggle with giving thoughtful feedback, of providing instructions where the outcome is what they expected, of setting boundaries, of knowing how to ask for what they want, of working to strike the balance between doing what was best for the business and being fair to employee requests, of learning to say “no”, and s ..read more

At the best of times, clearly and concisely communicating with others is challenging. Enter self-isolation and working remotely in the midst of the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and these challenges become heightened. In this episode, I offer insight into what makes for effective communication and six specific strategies to help you be less defensive, especially when the other person is offering something that sounds like criticism ..read more

In light of the COVID-19 global pandemic and the "new normal" of working remotely from home for so many of us, this episode offers guidance and 10 practical strategies you can implement right away to set you - and your family - up for success as you aim to be productive as you transition to working from your makeshift home office ..read more

No doubt at some point in your life someone has said to you, "it's not what you said, it's how you said it". I'm not sure you would be human if you haven't had that experience.  It speaks to the impact of our non-verbal communication. In this episode, I aim to help you be aware of the two key components of non-verbal communication and how, together, they influence the energy you bring into every single space you enter. If you've always wanted to understand why someone gave you that feedback about how it's not what you said... this is the episode for you ..read more

Do you remember those days when you first started your business and you wished you had someone to talk to, to answer a question, to seek guidance from? Or maybe that's you right now! This episode is an homage to the importance of your role in this village of business owners and provides ideas on how you can get the help you need and be a  champion for a fellow person in business. And if you've never heard of the importance of the 6 Handshakes Rule, have a listen ..read more

Given that our economy is on the path of re-opening, so many of us are struggling with making the right decisions for what is now being referred to as our “next normal”, especially in the face of not having full information, being overwhelmed with the sheer amount of information, wading through hearsay, trying to interpret poorly articulated guidelines, and so on. This episode is all about the importance of doing the work to gather  facts coupled with nurturing your self-talk to give you courage and help you make high quality, soul-satisfying choices that make your heart sing ..read more