Barefoot in the Boardroom

Tell Me a Story - the Power of Storytelling in Executive Leadership

"The shortest distance between truth and a human being is a story." Anthony de Mello At the helm of organizations, executive leaders bear...

Executive Career Management Three Strategies for Getting It Right

You’re a busy professional. Maybe you’re already in a C-level position, or perhaps you’re well on your way there. You live and breathe...

Discovering Your Purpose in Life Using Ikigai

Do you ever find yourself thinking about what your purpose is in life? Many people in this world are fortunate enough to live their...

From the archives: Features, Benefits and the Principle of Timely Relevance

I originally published this blog post in 2012, however, some things don't change! If you have participated in one of my strategy calls,...

How Executive Candidates Can Assess Company Culture

Most of us have heard the famous quip attributed to Peter Drucker, "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." It's become so commonly...

Four Tips for VP And Director-Level Professionals To Advance To The C-Suite

As a leadership development coach, I often work with professionals who are seeking coveted positions in the C-suite for the first time....