There is still a way to harness the fresh energy that a new year brings without setting yourself up for failure

Instead of trying to sound "professional," aim to sound real. 

What would it look like to honor your word 100% of the time?

Talking about complex issues is essential to navigating slowly toward a resolution.

One powerful tool used in coaching is the metaphor, which offers not only a visual but a description to point to in order to more fully understand an experience. 

The Enneagram framework is a sensemaking tool that classifies human personality into nine basic types. These types describe how individuals see the world and what motivates them.

The discipline of letting your thoughts float by like clouds can help you gain insight into creating distance between your true self and what you tell yourself. 

I remember a handful of times this spring when I connected with colleagues about feeling overwhelmed by the workload. I joked that I was "stifled by my own ambition" as a way to articulate that I brought this on myself. The ironic image evokes laughter because the words seem incongruous. Why would anyone stifle themselves?

When we celebrate and acknowledge milestones with our teams, we motivate them, create a sense of accomplishment, and foster a positive and encouraging environment.

Vulnerability we demonstrate when we allow others to know us more deeply brings both exposure and understanding.