Press Release: Forbes Coaches Council is an Invitation-Only Community for Leading Business and Career Coaches [Zug, 24 January 2020] — Lisa Christen, CEO of Christen Coaching & Consulting GmbH, has been accepted into Forbes Coaches Council, an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. Lisa was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity …
Forget Finding Your Purpose in 2020… Find This Instead
Finding your life’s purpose is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. The problem is, most people get stuck trying to find it and give up. Instead, find this to easily bring meaning, fulfillment, and joy into your life. Every new year feels like a fresh start, teeming with possibility and opportunity. This could very well be my best year yet! As an international Executive Coach …
5 Simple Steps To Giving Feedback People Actually Listen To, According to an Exec Coach
A critical 21st century success skill for leaders is to be able to communicate and provide feedback effectively. Barbara’s cheeks were burning red. Her heart rate was galloping, ready to jump out of her chest. Her palms are sweaty, clammy, and cold. She could barely hear what the looming figure standing in front of her was saying. That’s because Barbara’s …
5 Ways to Move Forward When Facing Ambiguity
Ambiguity is an (inevitable) part of our everyday life, causing many of us stress, distress and uncertainty. Instead of being paralyzed by fear, here are 5 ways to instantly embrace the unknown and move forward with certainty. John* was overwhelmed by all of the ambiguity he faced at work. The pace of work moved far too quickly and he …
Ep. 8 – VP of Brand at Global Sports Marketing Co: Be There When Nobody Else Is with David Cipullo
David Cipullo is the Vice President of BRAND Sales, Intelligence & Consulting and on the Group Management Board for the global sports marketing firm Infront Sports & Media. David started his career working for sports powerhouses like the US Olympic Committee and Washington Wizards NBA team, and moved into senior roles with Team Services LLC, a stadium naming rights agency, …
Ep. 7 – Former Pro-Soccer Player: Don’t Let The Pressure Get To You with Phil Burns
Performing Under Pressure Phillip Burns knows how to perform under pressure. He’s a former professional soccer player (goalkeeper) who played for many English soccer clubs, including Manchester United Youth Team, Huddersfield Town, Readings FC, and Sheffield United. After his professional career, Phil re-channeled his love of sports and fitness into founding and running two Muay Thai kickboxing studios (one in …
Ep. 0 – Intro to Level Up Your Leadership
Welcome to Level Up Your Leadership! From Olympic coaches to Fortune 500 executives to Ivy League instructors, you’ll discover what worked (and what didn’t) in getting these exceptional leaders to the top of their fields. In each podcast episode, I interview one elite performer to unpack how they created their success and their recommended tools, tips, and strategies you can use …
5 Tips for Standing Out and Landing a Career Sponsor (And Why That’s Better Than a Mentor)
Mentoring programs are an important offering that many large companies and professional organizations offer to build the careers of up-and-comers. And while mentors make excellent guides and provide invaluable advice… if you really want to get ahead, you’ll need more than advice to get there. What you need is someone who has the power to help you showcase your talent …