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Use a proven learning model, effective goal structures and constructive feedback to create effective development action plans.

To make progress on your career plan, understand the requirements of the roles along the path, inventory your skills, and identify your gaps.

Before we plan our career we need to plan our lives, family and finances. We can then use these eight elements to plot our career trajectory.

Self-promotion can be awkward. We need a plan to effectively promote ourselves. In this article I provide you with steps to create that plan.

Developing inspirational leadership skills will increase your effectiveness as a leader and it willl create a high-performing organization.

Effective delegation is a process. First, we must identify what we want to delegate, then who to delegate it to, and finally how to delegate it properly.

Delegating work to your team members builds trust, creates significant benefits for you and helps you become a more effective leader in the organization..

Feedback is a very important part of our work and we should know how to receive, process and use it properly. This article provides a guide on how to do so.

Nearly 90 percent of high-level executives believe that developing executive presence helps people get ahead. This article provides a how-to guide for those wanting to develop this skill.

Globalization, advances in technology and device connectivity have extended our workday. It is no surprise so many people struggle with time management.

We spend our lives influencing others. We rarely take the time to learn how to effectively use this skill. This article outlines an effective approach.

Planning for retirement is critical. 26% of people expect to work past their 60’s. This article outlines 7 steps that can help achieve your retirement goal.

A common request for coaching services is from individuals considering a career change. In this article, I outline five things to consider in order to make a successful transition.

“There are going to be layoffs!” How many times have you heard this phrase at the company you work for? In this article I outline some things you can do to avoid being part of the next reduction in force.

During my three decades as a corporate executive and professional coach, I have realized that the most important skill for professional development and growth is honest and objective self-awareness.

Many people have asked me “What do I have to do to get promoted?” I get this question about “The promotion waiting game” mostly from high-performing individuals who are accustomed to receiving frequent and meaningful promotions, but for some reason have stalled out.

Many companies are now requiring business cases for internal investments. They have also set policies for minimum ROI and payback periods. I have developed a methodology for creating compelling business cases.

According to a recent study by Gallup on employee engagement, 85% of employees are not engaged or are actively disengaged at work. In this article I lay out solutions to answer the question “Are you Fully Engaged?”.

Over the years I have developed a methodology for creating and delivering effective presentations. It has worked for me, and I thought it important to share what I have learned so that other people might benefit from this experience.

Great product management is at the core of a company’s success. We are also a “product,” but most people don’t think of themselves as a “product.” this article, I lay out why managing our brand as a product is important, the steps you should take to maximize your brand’s image and how to avoid “unforced errors”.

There is a technique I used to determine the root cause of a problem known in the manufacturing world as the “Five Why’s.” In this article I discuss the premise behind the technique and how to leverage this tool to understand the cause and effect relationship of an underlying problem.

Measuring performance for team members is a very hard thing to do. Sometimes, there is misalignment between the What and How behaviors. More weight should be given to how team members achieve their objectives versus focusing solely on what the team members achieved.

One of the most important leadership qualities is the ability to hold effective one-on-one meetings with a team member. I wrote this article to help leaders maximize their time with their team members and to help team members get what they need from their leaders.

Seventy percent of Americans who give presentations agree that presentation skills are critical to their success. Forty percent have presentation fear.