During a recent leadership team meeting that I was facilitating, the subject of “accountability” was a major topic of conversation. Group members saw it as a critical value, one they…
At this time of year, many of us pause to engage in some kind of personal reflection. What came to mind for me was a practice I developed during my…
This time of year, it’s easy to let stress and anxiety build in your work life and your personal life. Here are five “mantras” to help get you through, from…
Years ago, when I worked for Steelcase, Inc., I had the privilege of attending a conference where the keynote speaker was General Normal Schwarzkopf, leader of the coalition forces in…
When you’re looking to get that coveted promotion, don’t underestimate the value of extensive prep for the conversation. If you’re fully prepared, you’ll have the confidence to represent your authentic…
I’ve had four careers (so far). My first was in college administration; my second in health care marketing. Both of those careers preceded a 20-year engagement with a Fortune 500…
If you’re a New York Times – Sunday Edition fan like me, you’ve read the Sunday Business section. Each week, The Corner Office offers conversations about leadership and management between Adam Bryant…
Recently I was asked to serve as a coach to participants in a clinical research trial, an opportunity that would lead to being recognized in a research paper which ultimately…
As part of Real-time Perspectives’ ongoing blog series focusing on millennials, we sat down with Tyler Nickerson, Director of Investments and State Strategy with The Solutions Project in Washington D.C. RTP: What…
As part of Real-time Perspectives’ ongoing blog series focusing on millennials, we sat down with Grand Rapidian Holly Anderson, 29, Program Manager of the Community Food Club of Greater Grand Rapids. …
As an executive coach, I love the work I’ve been doing for over a decade. And part of what I love the most is the fresh challenge of helping people…
As part of Real-time Perspectives’ ongoing blog series focusing on millennials, we sat down with Grand Rapidian Emily Richett, owner of Richett Media, entrepreneur at EmilyRichett.com, and mom. RTP: What do you…
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been struck by how many of my new, younger clients have benefitted from a tool I’ve had in my toolkit for years. These clients…
You’re trying. You really are. You get up every weekday morning and head to work, believing it’s truly possible to be authentic and professional, to work hard and make time for relationships, to function…
I’m excited to share my recognition in an article recently published in The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science! The article shares results of research conducted at a West Michigan company where…
Feeling bullied at work? Here’s what to do. Whether you’re seven or 77, it’s likely you have experienced bullying to some degree. And while the type of bully you deal…
In my work as an executive coach, one issue that pops up over and over for my clients is how to manage difficult coworkers. That’s no surprise, because all workplaces,…
As part of Real-time Perspectives’ ongoing blog series focusing on millennials, we sat down with Grand Rapidian Anna Bullis, 30, director of operations for Brightly. RTP: What do you spend your…
Raise your hand if you spent a little time at the end of 2015 thoughtfully considering the changes you wanted to make in your life, made a sincere resolution about…
As part of Real-time Perspectives’ ongoing blog series focusing on millennials, we sat down with Michael Lomonaco, director of marketing and communications at Grand Rapids-based tech firm OST. At 35, he’s…
In response to my last blog post, where I encouraged you to stay sane by setting healthy boundaries at the holidays and asked for your dilemmas, a client wrote this:…
The holiday season is officially upon us! So cheers, Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Happy Festivus, and Happy New Year, whatever you’ll be celebrating. This last month of the year brings…
As part of Real-time Perspectives’ ongoing blog series focusing on millennials, we sat down with Grand Rapidian Melissa Malburg, 33, senior interior designer at Progressive AE. RTP: What do you…
I think we can all agree “there’s no place like home for the holidays” – though whether or not we sing that phrase with anticipation and joy or mutter it…
As part of Real-time Perspectives’ ongoing blog series focusing on millennials, we sat down with Shannon Cunningham, 30, director of marketing and business development at Grand Rapids law firm Smith…
My Top 5 Leadership Lessons Prior to beginning my executive and leadership coaching practice a decade ago, I held leadership positions in college administration, health care marketing, and Fortune 500…
Happy birthday to Real-time Perspectives! This year, which is the tenth year of my executive and leadership coaching practice, I’m taking on a new challenge. I am offering an affordable,…
Hello West Michigan was half way through a three-year strategic plan when we connected with Barbara. Our organization is growing. Barbara took all that was pulling at us, assessed the situation and guided us into creating a user-friendly process that we continue to use today. It allowed us to refocus our energy on our core work and enhance our existing program. I appreciate Barbara’s insight as she assisted in this process. We are a better organization because of the time spent with Barbara.
