Research shows that 90% of top performers have high emotional intelligence, a crucial skill for successful dialogue and understanding. Join us for an engaging live discussion and book release event featuring Dr. Summer Allen, “The EQ Doctor,” and bestselling leadership author L. Michelle Smith. Discover Dr. Allen’s new book Lose the Debate and how the ACTOR model can transform your conversations and relationships. 📅 Friday, May 31,…
Wow! I just took a spin on our new SOAR DISCernIQ(tm) Leadership assessment and the LIGHTBULBS that went off! My core work style has evolved (high I(nfluence)) to IDs/IC over the course of 20 years. I suspected that the D(ominence) came from 25+ yrs of business dealings. So the Leadership module revealed my leadership style as DIs/I, I’m a high-energy, get-it-done, persuasive Networker. My D eclipses my I…
Likeability does matter in the workplace, but the word within this context may not mean what you think. It’s been a little frustrating to watch an entire dialogue unfold on the Internet about workplace likeability, and seeing that there is a clear misalignment regarding the denotation of the word within the context, again, within the workplace–and I cannot emphasize this enough. The word likeable in the social realm…
In the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast ®, I take time to reflect on 5 lessons I’ve learned over the past five years of running my professional private executive & personal coaching practice in a very special Coaching Corner episode. We are celebrating NSC Coaching’s 5th anniversary all this month, and we are also observing International Coaching Week. Listen for what I learned along this journey…
Did you know that laughter and amusement are powerful tools in your self-care toolkit? It’s true! According to research from the Mayo Clinic, laughter not only feels good but also has tangible health benefits. My clients are enjoying a new aspect to our sessions. I have a deck of self-care cards, and I pull from them randomly and use them for reflection and for action. I was excited…
As high-octane leaders, we’re often driving full-throttle towards success. But let’s talk about a hidden roadblock that can throw us off course: stress. Stress can significantly impact not only your happiness, but also your performance. Neuroscience findings from Harvard Medical School underscore this reality. When stress levels soar, our cognitive functions suffer, hindering decision-making, creativity, and overall effectiveness. For all leaders, but especially for women of color and…
Ladies… it’s about time you moved with a little more audacity. Need to know how? Just watch Jim. Now what will you do differently? Need to move differently on your leadership journey? DM me.
🧠 Did you know stress, good or bad, can rewire your brain? Join us this May in The Circle as we delve into stress management and its impact on our brains. 📚 We’ll explore neuroscience insights from Harvard Medical School on how stress affects cognition and memory. Join today and you’ll also be included in our monthly group coaching on the 3rd Friday at noon CT—mark your calendars!…