Great leaders don’t grow in isolation—they learn from each other and embrace new perspectives. Bee Lalli founded Classy Claws, a nail studio in Vancouver that specializes in a luxurious experience while delivering detailed nail artistry. Last year Classy Claws, as a part of The Georgia Straights Best of Vancouver awards, was voted Vancouver’s Best Nail […]
If you’ve had an executive coach, you know about the benefits of coaching. Having a coach helps you make the adjustments to your leadership skills that elevate you to the next level. Our clients recognize how lucky they are to be at a company that is investing in their leadership development. But let’s be honest—most […]
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Managers, whether new or seasoned, are the linchpins of the workforce. When they are effective, the business is effective. Research done by Gallup shows that to engage employees you need to engage managers. The Gallup study contains some findings that managers and organizations should be paying attention to: So, how can managers be the type […]
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Whether I’m in a coaching conversation or leading a communication course, I’ve been hit with a new question all year: “Should I let my team use Al?” While AI has been around for many years, large language models (LLMs) reached mainstream popularity with the launch of ChatGPT. As more and more companies integrate it into […]
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Whether it’s our colleagues, bosses, our partner’s friends, or the barista at our coffee shop, most of us want to be liked by the people around us. This is mostly a good thing. Relationships are important and when personal and professional relationships are pleasant and respectful, we thrive. So, what makes us likeable? Studies have […]
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From Insight to Impact: Turning Feedback into a Leadership Superpower “I’m a little worried about the feedback I’ll get. What if it’s harsh? What if it’s bad? Could this actually hurt my career?” That’s what one of my coaching clients asked on the eve of his 360 Assessment. And I understood exactly where the anxiety […]