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Does self-awareness matter?
Do you think that leaders really need to be self-aware? Isn’t it enough that they just achieve great results? Well,…
What is the one skill that you think every leader must learn?
Let me start today by asking you a question. What is the one skill that you think every leader must…
Can we talk about the chronic issue of ill-prepared leaders?
I meet one every day. For example, my client Andrea is a newly promoted manager in a technology firm. Andrea…
How do I motivate someone with a different work-style?
This week my client Tahj asked me a great question. “Vanessa…can I get someone on my team to be more…
Your intentions must match your behaviour
Meet Justine, my client who calls herself “spicy”. What does that mean? Well Justine’s tone of voice can be a…
You don’t need to be positive all the time!
Have you ever received a comment on social media that really made you think? I had just that experience this…
Three great ways to manage so much change
As a leader, part of your job is to manage and communicate change. One of the problems is that many…
Why you need to talk less and listen more
One important aspect of coaching your team is listening effectively. I know, I know…listening is hard! You want to solve…
How to manage conflict
Lately, I have been using one of my favorite quotes A LOT. The quote by Mark Twain is: “Where there…
How “asking for help” builds trust
Do you listen to Brene Brown’s podcast called Dare to Lead on Spotify? If not, I highly recommend it. She…