Author Archives: Amy Kay Watson
Oct
Navigating workplace relationships can be complicated. But the good news is that you can improve these relationships by changing your own behavior and communication style. When Relationships Are Strained, Change Your Approach Things can get messy when dealing with employees / direct reports. If you find yourself stuck, the key to moving forward lies in
Oct
“Who do you want to be?” is a question we ask young adults until, almost arbitrarily, we begin to assume this decision has been made. It’s in the past. Whoever you are, that’s it. You have decided, we might think… despite the fact that so many of us still carry that question within ourselves. Who am I? Who do I want to be?
Oct
There’s a wide range of helpers available—consultants, therapists, counselors, mentors, and coaches. How do you choose the right one? What Sets Therapists, Counselors, and Coaches Apart? Here’s a simplified breakdown: Therapists/ Counselors Inquiry-based Coaches Intention Seek to resolve Seek to create Object Challenges in the present. Changes in present behavior or experience (eliminating negatives) A
Oct
More than half the managers I coach struggle with time and email management, and when they describe the experience to me I can just hear how each new notification is an echo of, “Hey, got a minute?” What’s a busy manager to do? In this guide, I’ll share some no-nonsense strategies I’ve picked up over
Oct
Feeling worried about layoffs? Your team probably is too. They’re looking to you for help, and you might need some guidance as well. Here’s what to do. Bottom line, layoffs are tough on everyone. But we do our best when we help each other. Stick together, learn, and who knows, things might turn out better
Sep
There’s this idea that managing your time means avoiding time-wasters. But here’s the twist: the real challenge is staring at a bunch of valuable tasks and deciding which ones get your time.
Sep
Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads, asking, “Do I really want to keep doing this?” You’re not alone. In a world that’s always changing, this question is more common and important than ever. It’s a sign of our times – filled with unpredicted challenges and new opportunities. Choosing whether to stay or leave,
Aug
If you’ve been working awhile, it can be deeply unsettling to recognize that you’ve come to a point where you don’t know what your steps forward might be. If that’s where you find yourself, I invite you to take a deep breath and let go of any thoughts of self-judgment you may have been carrying.
