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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… Read More »Career Planning Article in PDF

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… Read More »Delegation Part 2 Article in PDF

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… Read More »Feedback Article in PDF

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… Read More »Executive Presence Article in PDF

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… Read More »Retirement Planning Article in PDF

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… Read More »Career Change Article in PDF

“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… Read More »Layoffs Article in PDF

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… Read More »Self-Awareness Article in PDF

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… Read More »The Promotion Waiting Game Article in PDF

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… Read More »How to Create a Compelling Business Case Article in PDF

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… Read More »Are You Fully Engaged Article in PDF

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… Read More »Delivering Effective Presentations Article in PDF

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… Read More »Personal Product Management in PDF

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… Read More »The Five Why’s Article in PDF

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… Read More »What and How Article in PDF

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… Read More »Effective One-On-One Meetings Article in PDF

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