Kate Germano is an Executive Coach and Trainer at Fringe PD, where their mission is to help people communicate better and create more human workplaces. We’ve all been there. You feel like you’ve said the same thing over and over about what someone needs to do to improve their performance, and yet nothing ever seems to change. Over time, these feedback conversations become more and more frustrating for you and the other person, leading to frayed patience, stinging words, and an even bigger downward spiral in their performance—the very thing you wanted to improve in the first place! Wa ..read more

Rachael Bosch is the CEO and founder at Fringe PD, where their mission is to help people communicate better and create more human workplaces. I remember when I met with my first business accountant in 2017. I sat in his formal office space, trying to explain to him the business I envisioned and seeking his input on how to think about the finances of such a business. Most people don’t remember a meeting with an accountant nearly seven years later. Still, this meeting stands out because I knew in that one-hour conversation that we were fundamentally misaligned. I knew this because of o ..read more

Veronica Matthews is an Executive Coach at Fringe PD, where their mission is to help people communicate better and create more human workplaces. Sweaty palms, dry mouth, temples pulsing, fast beating heart. No, that isn’t you perched on the platform preparing to zipline; that’s you thinking about giving feedback to someone on your team. If dread or nervousness is your typical response when you think of having to give developmental feedback, don’t worry, you aren’t alone.  There are various reasons managers would rather zipline over the Atlantic Ocean than give feedback, includin ..read more

Our mission at Fringe PD is to help people communicate better and create more human workplaces. If you manage people, you may never have considered whether your leadership style hinders your team’s potential. But it’s an important question to ask. Whether you have reflected on it or not, now is a great time to explore how flexing your leadership style – adapting outside of your comfort zone – may improve your relationships and outcomes. Before we jump in, what do we mean by “leadership style”? In this context, we’re talking about the way that you interact with your team, including how you ..read more

Rachael Bosch is the CEO and founder at Fringe PD, where their mission is to help people communicate better and create more human workplaces. Creativity is an incredibly powerful tool that has the potential to unlock solutions and new ideas in any workplace. After spending my early professional years steeped in the creative world, I came to law firms and was shocked by the fear, reluctance, and lack of credibility surrounding the creative process. All too often, traditional “linear” workplaces prioritize more logical, analytical thinking over creative approaches—leading many professi ..read more

Katie Aldrich is the Director of Program & Coaching Strategy at Fringe PD, where their mission is to help people communicate better and create more human workplaces. When recruiting and interviewing candidates, the goals are simple: find the best people for the job as efficiently as possible, with an accepted offer at the end of the process. Often, however, we spend so much time focusing on trying to find the best people that we forget the critical steps that will get us there. Recruiting is an expensive and time-intensive process, so here are three areas that, with a little plan ..read more

Do you ever feel like you’re walking a tightrope when it comes to communication? One wrong word can lead to confusion and misunderstandings, even with the best intentions. That’s why it pays to be crystal clear when communicating with others, especially at work. Unfortunately, using vague language is all too common and can have serious consequences. Let’s look at the pitfalls of undefined terms and why it pays to be specific in your language. With a little effort, you can avoid ambiguity and ensure everyone is on the same page! Many of the folks we work with are lawyers who spend their days wr ..read more

As professional service providers, we know how critical client service is. It’s what can make or break our career! But often, our definition of excellent client service prevents us from delivering our best work, and maybe worse, can leave us burnt out and looking for a new career. Let’s define “client” before we dive in. Every job, traditionally client-facing or otherwise, has a “client” in the mix. Even someone in an entry-level admin role should be thinking about client service. In this case, that person’s supervisor becomes the client. For folks at more senior levels of an organization, the ..read more

Katie Aldrich is the Director of Program & Coaching Strategy at Fringe PD, whose mission is to help people communicate better and create more human workplaces.   If you’re a manager of people, you’re probably spending a lot of time thinking about giving feedback, actually giving feedback, and dealing with the aftermath of that feedback. But how much time are you spending asking for and getting feedback about yourself? How often are you getting valuable nuggets of information to use towards your own professional development? When was the last time you sought out construc ..read more

We are excited to share with you another in our series of fantastic conversations with organizational development leaders we admire! Who doesn’t love a good chat?! In the latest within our Fringe Chats series, founder Rachael Bosch connects with Michael Bloom, founder of Praktio. Rachael & Michael dig into some of the insights on skill building & the legal industry. Watch the interview! The post A Chat with Expert: Michael Bloom ? appeared first on Fringe Professional Development ..read more