Emotional Articulation with Lisa Christen (Podcast – ATD)

In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Lisa Christen. Lisa is CEO of a boutique leadership development firm, Christen Coaching & Consulting. She is an award-winning executive coach and an expert in developing 21st century leaders, teams, and cultures with clients from companies such as Google, Dell, Mars, Johnson & Johnson, and Siemens. In …

Emotions Can Be Your Best Tool For Becoming An Ultra-Performer (Forbes)

High performers often learn that mental toughness is the best way to stay motivated and achieve goals. They internalize messages like “Don’t quit” and “Don’t take no for an answer.” This often leads to the belief that emotions are a sign of weakness. But as a coach to some of the world’s most elite performers, I’m convinced that emotions are, …

Unlock Your Innovation Potential With Expansive Thinking (Forbes)

A senior executive recently confided in me, “I wake up every morning already worried that we’re falling behind.” He elaborated, saying “The competition is so fierce. It feels like around every corner is a new startup with a new app or new tech that’s coming to out-innovate my team.” It’s hardly the first time I’ve been told this, and it …

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In Order To Play Big, You Must Jailbreak Your Mind (Forbes)

A few years ago, I was attending a conference and was excited to see one of my personal heroes speaking live. At the opening ceremony, the event moderator told the audience “We are offering special one-on-one coaching sessions live with this guru today, but be quick — his schedule’s already filled up and there’s only one coaching spot left! The sign-up …