Being a leader isn’t easy. The daily stress of decision-making, the pursuit of ambitious goals, and managing an overloaded calendar are just a few of the challenges that can leave you depleted. Being a mindful leader helps you to be mentally and emotionally present in your interactions and decisions. It involves an acute awareness of your thoughts and emotions and those of others, allowing you to manage your reactions and decisions more effectively. Mindful leaders are noted for their empathy, patience, and ability to remain composed under stress—traits that inspire and elevate their teams. In ..read more

I recently discovered that a colleague had been promoted, so I called to offer my congratulations. Curious, I asked if she had applied for the position or was “tapped” for it. She revealed that she was indeed “tapped.”Interestingly, this has been the case for every position she’s held at her company.  I’ve had similar experiences in my career as well. So, this week, I thought I would share a few strategies to position yourself as a top candidate for advancement. Have Career ConversationsMake your career aspirations known. Meet with your boss to discuss your career trajectory. Even if you ..read more

I’m celebrating my fourth business anniversary this week! Launching my business on April 1, 2020, might have seemed like a cruel April Fool’s joke, given the onset of a global pandemic. As it turns out, it was one of the best decisions I ever made. So, I thought I would share some of the insights I’ve gained along the way. Mindset MattersI planned my business launch for over a year and had already resigned from my job when the pandemic hit. My initial reaction was sheer panic! My inner voice was screaming, “Amy, what have you done? This is the worst time to start a business!”  I knew thes ..read more

I have a bit of a reputation for being an optimist. It’s easy to be optimistic when things are going well. However, how do you muster the positive outlook that fuels motivation and creativity during challenging and uncertain times? Here are a few things that I practice regularly: Decide to Be an Optimist I make a conscious choice every day, sometimes multiple times throughout the day, to have a positive outlook. This doesn’t mean that I’m happy all the time. It means that even when times are tough, I believe that things will eventually get better. It helps to reflect on previous difficult situ ..read more

Let me share a little secret with you. Despite what you might see when I’m facilitating those lively training sessions, deep down, I’m a card-carrying member of the introvert club. Yep, you read that right! So, if the mere thought of networking sends shivers down your spine and makes you want to hide under a blanket, trust me, I’ve been there. But fear not, because today, we’re going to tackle the art of networking from an introvert’s perspective, and spoiler alert – it’s not as daunting as it seems! So, grab a cup of your favorite beverage, cozy up, and let’s dive in. First things first, let ..read more

Let’s talk about something that might change how you see your role:  You don’t need to have all the answers. Yes, you read that right! Contrary to what you might have thought, the key to effective leadership isn’t about being a walking encyclopedia of knowledge. Instead, it’s about empowering your team to come up with the answers themselves. Think about it – when was the last time you were part of a team where the leader swooped in, dishing out solutions left and right, like some sort of superhero with a solution for every problem? While it might feel reassuring to have someone at the he ..read more

Tell me if this resonates with you. You work long hours in front of a computer. Around 3 pm your energy starts to fade, but you power through because you have a lot of work to get done.  In fact, you’re so busy that you find yourself working late most nights. By the time you’re done for the day, you’re completely exhausted. Why are you so tired from sitting in front of a computer all day? Did you know that the brain consumes 8 times more energy when doing focused work compared to the energy expended doing physical work?  By 3 pm, your brain is drained from staying on task all day.&nb ..read more

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