Coaching is a journey of personal and professional growth. By engaging frequently, journaling your thoughts, committing for the long term, and being open to change, you can maximize the benefits of this transformative experience.
Author Archives: Amy Kay Watson
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Effectively manage Accountability in the workplace. This article sheds light on the key principles of a proactive accountability framework and demystifies the often-misunderstood concept of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). Embrace a proactive approach, from setting clear expectations to recognizing barriers and providing consistent feedback. Uncover how a genuine PIP should work to genuinely elevate performance, moving beyond mere discipline. Emphasize collaboration, understanding, and a shared vision of success for both managers and team members.
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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
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Oct
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Listen as a podcast 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
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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.
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Listen as a podcast Melissa is a hard-working leader in her organization who found herself entangled in a vicious cycle of self-criticism. She received feedback about the need to hone her listening skills and adapt her approach to be more audience-focused. Despite her efforts, she grappled with quietening her mind during conversations and presentations. Her
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Listen as a podcast As managers, it is important to be aware of the potential impact of tragic events on our employees, especially in the aftermath of recent shootings, natural disasters, or other tragic events. These events can flood our news feeds and can have a significant effect on the mental and emotional well-being of
