Start Strong: Your First 30 Days In A New Job
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by Jo Ilfeld, PhD
6d ago
“I got the job!” is a frequent text I get from clients – who calls these days? My clients are high performers and they want to aim even higher. New jobs and roles are an occupational hazard for many successful leaders. It’s hard to keep moving up unless you’re willing to take on new challenges, new responsibilities, and new colleagues. Michael D. Watkins wrote the famous book “The First 90 Days” about how to conquer the challenges of starting a new role. And he’s right, the first 90 days do count. But I would wager that the first 30 days are even more important. This is the time period when pe ..read more
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Proving Your Worth. Ignore That Voice In Your Head.
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by Jo Ilfeld, PhD
1w ago
Entering a new role comes with its share of challenges, particularly the pressure of “proving your worth.” As an executive leadership coach, I often hear from my clients who are starting a new role they feel pressure to rush in and make sweeping changes. But I strongly caution against doing that. Ignore that voice in your head that is telling you to prove your worth. That is the voice of insecurity. It is not the voice of wisdom. willingness to listen, you lay a strong foundation for long-term success. This is the number one mistake I see when people start a new job. They are dead set on tryin ..read more
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Time Span: ONE Powerful Way to Stand Out as a Leader
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by Jo Ilfeld, PhD
1w ago
As a leader, are you considering your time span effectively? Recently, I was reading an article about how our brains tend to focus on the near future, instead of encouraging us to look farther into the future and plan for that. As you climb the ladder from manager to executive levels, the more the organization is counting on you to have a longer term strategic vision. While lower-level managers might focus on short-term goals, VPs and beyond must navigate multi-year strategies. Elevating your strategic thinking by expanding your time span could be the key to advancement. If you’re stuck in the ..read more
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The Most Underrated Leadership Tool
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by Jo Ilfeld, PhD
1M ago
In the realm of leadership, there’s a powerful yet underrated tool that often goes overlooked: the breath. Recently, while listening to a podcast featuring Jennifer Garvey Berger, she made a profound statement: “Breath is the most underrated leadership tool in the world.” This struck a chord with me because it’s true – the breath serves as a crucial pause between stimulus and response, allowing us to make intentional choices rather than reacting on autopilot. One of my favorite breathing techniques is the four-seven-eight method. Inhale for four counts, hold for seven, and exhale for eight. Ju ..read more
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Please, No More Imposter Syndrome 
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by Jo Ilfeld, PhD
1M ago
Do you feel like you are an imposter? Probably, because I hear it often in my executive coaching practice. It’s common for my leadership clients to question their abilities and describe themselves as feeling like imposters in their roles. But did you know that the term ‘imposter syndrome’ is a pet peeve of mine? I feel like people grab the word because they hear it so often. But what I think people  are  saying when they use it is: “I  feel  like  I’m  in  a  new  role  or  I  have  a  new  responsibility  and ..read more
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How to Be a Great Referral Source
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by Jo Ilfeld, PhD
1M ago
Do you consider yourself to be a good referral source? After I received a great referral from someone recently, it made me reflect on how people appreciate connectors; the ones who know the things that we need, people who are the referral source for us, who reach all the best people. Finding the right recommendation or referral can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. I’ve witnessed firsthand the power of connecting people with the resources they need. Whether it’s recommending a resume writer or sharing a favorite vegan cooking website, being a trusted referral source can mak ..read more
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The Healing Power in Saying “I’m Sorry”
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by Jo Ilfeld, PhD
1M ago
There is healing power in saying “I’m sorry.” When we are apologizing, we may say “I accept responsibility” and express ownership of our actions but often there is a reluctance to directly say the words, “I’m sorry.” In a recent conversation with one of my executive leadership coaching clients, I encouraged them to consider the healing power of a simple “I’m sorry.” Beyond acknowledging responsibility, saying sorry can convey genuine remorse and empathy, fostering deeper connections and reconciliation. In many cultures, including the U.S., it’s a way of making amends by actually saying the wor ..read more
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Feedback is a Gift. But Is It One You Want? 
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by Jo Ilfeld, PhD
1M ago
Feedback is a gift. But is it though? And is it the gift you wanted? I was facilitating a team training recently where we discussed this concept and someone came up with an analogy that I had to share. Imagine feedback as a present. Some presents are a perfect fit, it’s the gift you were looking for and needed and can use immediately. Others leave us questioning their relevance or the sender’s intent causing us to ask ourselves, “Is this gift really for me? Or is it being regifted? Then there are those pieces of feedback that initially seem confusing or unnecessary, like the gifts you shove aw ..read more
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ONE Thing You Should Know When Making a Choice
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by Jo Ilfeld, PhD
2M ago
In a recent conversation with fellow executive coaches and consultants about decision-making criteria, someone shared a gem that I had to share. They said: “The experience of moving forward matters more than the choice.” This wise statement made me stop and say, “OMG, I HAVE to write that down!” For those caught in decision-making loops, endlessly seeking the optimal choice, and drowning in data, this perspective is a game-changer. The learning and growth derived from making a decision and moving forward hold more significance than the decision itself. Whether it’s choosing a hotel for vacatio ..read more
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Have You Done Your Personal SWOT Analysis for 2024?
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by Jo Ilfeld, PhD
2M ago
By now your function or group at work has probably finished its strategic plan and 2024 forecast. What about your own future? How far out are you thinking about your life, trends in your industry, and what might be around the corner? The Institute For The Future found that more than a quarter of Americans say that they rarely or never think about what might happen three to five years into the future, and I have to admit, I have been guilty of that myself. It’s easy to get buried in worries about the present or near future without jumping ahead to think about where you want ..read more
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