At times, the freelancer life may look incredibly appealing—you’re your own boss, you can take time-off whenever you want, and you can work from wherever you choose. But when you’re a company of one, you may miss out on the camaraderie that comes with a team and the potential for widespread impact that comes from an organization; because no matter your job title, you play a role in your company, and you get to work toward the fulfillment of your organization’s vision. Together, alongside the individuals that make up your company, you can accomplish much greater things than any one person coul ..read more

As a leader, you have the unique opportunity to influence lives and shape futures. And the Champion Leadership Effect is about leveraging that influence to uplift others and create a legacy of positive impact that will be felt for generations to come within your organization. In this Coach Video Tip, learn from Dan Foster, Executive Coach and Building Champions COO, on how to embrace your role as a Champion Leader. Create that ripple effect and watch as it grows into a wave of positive change, within your team, your organization, and your communities ..read more

As an organization, we’re often asked (sometimes with a tongue-in-cheek tone), “What type of champions are you building?” And we have an answer for that because we have a vision for our clients. With a holistic approach to leadership, we understand that your home life affects your work, and your work affects your home life. You’re more than your job title. And if you don’t feel like you are, then it’s time to find a healthy balance. But it starts by first understanding yourself—your passions, purpose, strengths, and weaknesses. We help leaders get clear on their convictions, purpose, and visi ..read more

To be a leader that people actually want to follow, you must be conviction-driven and confident. Your convictions are deeply held beliefs that inform your decisions both in work and life, no matter how messy a situation. And confidence is the delivery of your convictions—because when you’re confident in your decisions, your words and actions follow. However, confidence in an extroverted person will likely come across differently than it would in an introverted person. And that’s why it’s so important for a leader to first gain an awareness of their own wiring. By understanding how you deal wi ..read more

2024 is in full swing—the year that many employers have brought their employees back to the office full-time. And with that decision, there are new dynamics, employee questions, and even emotions to address. So, in this Coach Video Tip, leaders can learn from Coach Annette Pellinat on how to positively navigate this change, grow their influence, and foster a healthy organizational culture in their offices. And employees can learn how to lead themselves well in this new reality and find the opportunity that always comes with change.   ..read more

A digital vision is no longer isolated to the Marketing or IT departments, it is integral to how business is done—across all departments and within all industries. So, if you haven’t already, it’s time to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) in your business functions. AI can be a strategic partner in your work, a puzzle piece in your systems and strategies. But before a leader can cast a compelling digital vision, they must first lead themselves well so that they can develop an inspiring and successful digital vision that people want to work toward. In this article, we share three ways for a ..read more

Do you know your purpose in both your life and leadership? Are your morals and ethics rooted in a firmly held belief? Do your convictions and values tie to a sense of meaning? We’ve talked before about the four areas of well-being: physical, mental, social, and spiritual. But spiritual well-being can often be overlooked or misunderstood. So, we want to share our perspective on it and why we believe it’s core to an overall healthy well-being—which is key to self-leadership. In this article, we define spiritual well-being and offer three ways for you to work toward getting your spiritual well-b ..read more

In the next few weeks, the holiday bustle will pass and a new year will begin. New Year’s resolutions will spur on the joining of gyms, the crafting of nutrition plans, and the forming of budgets. But before anyone can really identify the steps they want to take or the changes they want to make in the new year, there must be time spent on reflection. Not only does self-reflection help you acknowledge the progress you’ve made, but it also helps you recognize the areas for growth that you’d like to work toward. In this article, we discuss the importance of reflection and how it can catapult you ..read more

When you feel appreciated, valued, and recognized, how are your actions impacted? Do you get energy from sincere and well-deserved acknowledgement? How is your productivity, creativity, and overall well-being affected? Well, just as dismissive comments can negatively impact our outlook and output, validating comments can uplift both—and that’s the power of gratitude. Research reveals that 93% of people say that grateful bosses are more likely to succeed and that a “thank you” from a boss can boost productivity by more than 50%. So not only does appreciation from a leader enhance success rates ..read more

Have you ever heard someone say they have FOMO (fear of missing out) as a reason for not wanting to miss a fun event? It’s a real fear! Especially when your social media algorithm pushes photos to the top of your feed that you aren’t in—major bummer. Well, one of the latest buzzy workplace terms borrows from the popularized slang. And whether you’ve heard the abbreviation or not, many are struggling with FOBO: fear of becoming obsolete. With the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), like ChatGPT, we’re already seeing the impact in the workplace. People who have made their careers in an ..read more