Learning how to say “no” to your team is one of the most challenging, but crucial skills to develop as a leader. There is a fine line between providing your staff with the resources they need to perform their work and becoming the bottleneck that stops them from getting anything done. The key to getting… Read More
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How to escape the ‘perfectionist’ trap by redefining your identity
If you’re a business owner or leader, chances are you’ve proclaimed yourself to be a ‘perfectionist’ when it comes to executing and producing results. The pride you have in the work you produce has propelled yours and your business’ success — until it hasn’t. The flip side of being a perfectionist leader is overwhelm, burnout,… Read More
How to set boundaries in a family business
Setting boundaries in a family business or with a close colleague can often feel overwhelming and helpless, especially if you avoid confrontation for the sake of “preserving your relationship.” When my mom and I were working together, it often felt like we spent more time trying to get on the same page than actually working… Read More
How to start setting boundaries without feeling “bad”
As the world of work evolves, and the line between personal and work hours continues to blur, the concept of setting boundaries probably feels completely elusive, especially for business owners and managers. You want to make yourself available to your team (especially if they’re hybrid or remote) and appease your clients, but all this does… Read More
How to build a truly autonomous team
Arguably the most frustrating part of being a business owner or manager is having to sacrifice your own time to ensure everyone else has what they need to get their work done. When I was leading a team in my small business, I used to dread walking into the office and was stuck in the… Read More
Prepared to delegate? Here are 5 steps to take beforehand
As a business owner and leader, you know how important delegating is to growing your business and team, but letting go of some of these responsibilities may feel daunting. You may be at the point where you’re prepared to delegate, but without a clear plan in place, you may end up feeling even more overwhelmed… Read More
Why you can’t motivate your employees
Figuring out how to engage and motivate your employees is arguably the most challenging aspect of being a business owner and manager. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that they’re just “lazy,” but you’ve likely taught them to be lazy by withholding the one thing that actually drives motivation: ownership. Prior to… Read More
A better way to set new year’s resolutions
It’s the dawn of a new year, and like many others, I’m thinking about what I want to achieve in 2023. As someone who is obsessed with lists, I love making new year’s resolutions, but I have never once been able to cross off every goal I put down. That’s why I’m changing things up… Read More
My top three work from home tips
When WFH (work from home) became the new normal, it felt like a godsend for an introvert like me. It allowed me to do my best work, on my own schedule, without the distractions of a traditional office. Over time though, this newfound flexibility turned out to be both a blessing and a curse. Here… Read More
When should I hire a coach?
This is a tough question to answer, but the best way to think about when to hire a coach is this: if you know you want to make a change, and you know you have the capacity to do so, but you’re not sure how – that is when you hire a coach. There are… Read More