Author Archives: Amy Kay Watson
Dec
You don’t want to be a victim of the Peter Principle, which says that people are promoted based on their tenure or their success in a previous role, irrespective of their capacity to excel in the new position. How do you decide like this when so much is at stake? No matter what you choose, you have lost what might have been your dream job in the other direction.
Dec
Moving back into the office for at least a couple days a week? This can provoke a great deal of anxiety. However, many reactions to anxiety are not leadership behaviors, and the folks on our teams need us to lead, not just let it all hang out.
Jul
Organizational leaders need to recognize that every individual in your organization may be facing some form of suffering, whether it’s related to their personal lives or the current political climate. Even if they know intellectually that others are suffering, people feel alone in their struggles. That image of a pit comes up frequently in creative
May
If you are thinking about working with me but are just at the beginning of your exploration, you might want to read about how it all works, what kinds of challenges I can help you with, or results my clients have received. When you want more information or just want to get started, you can
Oct
Are you paralyzed by decision-making? Whether in your personal life or career, the problem might not be your confidence level but rather a lack of clarity. Being either too decisive or too hesitant can derail your success. The Myth of Blind Confidence and The Problem of Hesitation There’s a common belief that being decisive equates
Jan
The people I coach typically show measurable improvement in: And much more! Individual Leadership Coaching While the names and employers for clients in this list are confidential, my clients have included frontline managers, individual contributors, and managers of managers in software, manufacturing, and business services industries as well as government/military and much more. Here is
Feb
“I am concerned that I am not able to focus on what really matters to me and get distracted by making money.” Over the past 20 years, Mira had built an amazing career leading business development initiatives. But as her children graduated from college she found herself wanting something more meaningful for herself. She discovered
Feb
The pace of technological development, healthcare crisis, and economic volatility have forever altered the way we relate to work and home life. It’s a whole new business, a whole new family. Can you recognize where you are? See if you can focus on just ONE way that your life is changing… Do you see yourself
