The very first thing I do with all of my clients is have them dream in 12 areas of their life. This is especially important at the beginning of the year as we set ourselves up for success in 2021. Here are my helpful hints on how to write a dream: Be specific. Capture what […]
First assignment we give everyone, no matter who, how big, how old, how young, or how many years you’ve been in school, is to write your dreams. In not one, not two, but twelve areas of your life. You might have heard about it. It’s a pretty notorious assignment, even by postdoc standards. Not just […]
Even if you don’t consider yourself the Original SD (social distancer), if you feel squeamish about politicking in the workplace, you’re not alone. Most people associate politicking with manipulating others to get what you want. As a consultant, executive coach, and educator, allow me to reorient your perspective: Imagine if politicking was actually about building […]
I didn’t mean to look! In fact, it was a HUGE mistake. Except…what I saw, I couldn’t unsee. Let me paint the picture: I’m in my late 20’s, working in “Corporate America.” A growing leader in my company. Coming out of a meeting one day, I bump into my colleague…literally. (Un)luckily – for a few […]
For the next couple minutes, I challenge you to hack into your operating system and break the usual chain of command in your mind, think new thoughts on purpose – and imagine exactly what you most want to be true when it comes to your career. You might freelance, work for someone, be a stay […]
Host Robert MacPhee and his guests help you and your organization THRIVE (achieve at a very high level and be truly happy) by making Excellent Decisions, decisions based on vision and values instead of external stress and pressure. Interviews and a bonus segment in each episode help you lead a truly happy life – Ancient […]
Six months ago, my coach, Danielle, said something that changed my life forever. “Can we stop for a moment and acknowledge what a Badass you are? You are a risk taker, you are bold, and you are a leader. Use these traits for good and you are going to be a BOSS.” Say whaaat??? She […]
“I have this awesome African American friend named Ty. He’s a really smart guy…went to Harvard. He is so well spoken. You all should meet him some day.” Completely lovely intro of me, right? Wait…why did he call me “African American?” Why didn’t he just call me a black man? Or just a friend? Why […]
Why You Need to Change the Stories You Are Telling Yourself to Master the Transition Out of Sport Rachel Boardman chats with former sportsman and business owner turned President of the Sports Division of the Handel Group, Tyreek Moore about his life after sports journey and how he’s helping athletes improve on and off the […]
Now, more than ever, we all need to be upping our game and not (however understandable) our gamey. We need to be listening better and having the hard, honest, and necessary conversations. Where we used to possibly try and not make waves and “get over ourselves,” all the while still grumbling inside (and/or gossiping outside) […]
A few years ago, a large public company recruited our corporate coaching team to help solve its biggest mystery: How had the multi-billion dollar retailer gone from raking in record revenues to falling flat for 17 straight quarters? In typical Handel style, we dug deep into the puzzle, interviewing company leaders to uncover the truth. […]
Have a (disinfected) seat. Allow me to paint the setting. It’s early on in the pandemic, like a week or so before lockdown turns into more than a suggestion. I’m at my personal trainer’s / ex-brother in law’s one man gym (Beth’s second husband, Armin) with my other sister and boss, Lauren Zander. You know […]