Just in Time Coaching to Praise and Develop
Unlike scheduled 1-1 coaching meetings, coaching in the moment is not scheduled and occurs when you, as manager, observe an opportunity for an employee to be coached. It is often spontaneous which requires you to be confident in your coaching skills. Coaching in the...
Building your resilience by practicing gratitude
When COVID first hit the US back in March 2020, many of the leaders and business owners I was working with were struggling to make sense of it all. And one of the things I helped them to focus on was self-care: the practice of taking care of themselves first in order...
The Annual Leadership Wrap-up
As we wind down a very challenging year, I’m reminded of an annual ritual my Vistage members would complete to prepare them and their companies for the new year. While we may not want to reflect on the past year of 2020, being able to recognize both the successes and...
Self-Reflect to Grow as a Leader
I have always promoted self-reflection to the executives I’ve had the privilege to coach. In fact, journaling is integral to the learning process during the coaching process. “What worked? What didn’t work? Who have I impacted?” are some good questions to start with...
Staying Positive During Challenging Times
During these very uncertain times, all of us need techniques and methods to cope and more importantly, thrive. In their recent post, David Fessell and Daniel Goleman start with three great questions to help you explore how you can increase the positivity in your world...
Beth Armknecht Miller’s passion for learning and dedication to bringing out the best in others are strands woven throughout her career and are found in her work with Executive Velocity, a top talent and leadership development advisory firm.