15 Key Lessons Coaches Learned From Working With Their Own Coaches (Forbes)

At some point in their working lives, most professionals have an experience, receive guidance or hear advice that deeply impacts their career going forward. These essential lessons may help them avoid missteps, maintain their balance, make more informed decisions or all of the above. Click here to gain insights and read tips from Forbes Coaches Council coaches as they share important …

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 …

13 Ways To Bring ‘Too Much’ Of Your Whole Self To Work (Forbes)

Most professionals would agree that it feels good to show up to work as one’s authentic self. It can be challenging, and even painful, to hide parts of your personality or identity to “fit in”—especially in a work environment where you spend many of your waking hours. Healthy workplace cultures encourage employees to truly feel free and safe to be …

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(VIDEO) Finding Success through Habit, Ritual and Routine with Jan Mühlfeit and Lisa Christen

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle The best of the best – the top performers in literally every field – know they need to develop great habits, routines & rituals in order to create their success. Yet most of us struggle with following routines because we think it requires …

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(VIDEO) There are Actually 7 (!) Types of Rest with Jan Mühlfeit and Lisa Christen

Most of us think of relaxing or sleeping a little more when taking a rest. But that’s only one way of taking a rest (physical). What about the 6 other types of rest? From emotional and spiritual rest to creative and social rest, there are many surprising insights into the science of proper rest. If you’re looking to reach your …

Supercharge Your Emotional Intelligence (EQ) with Emotional Articulation

This article was based on the presentation our CEO Lisa Christen gave at the Association for Talent Development conference ATD2021. The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is a professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees around the world. They host the premier international gathering for talent development practitioners. Many individuals have learned that a key step …

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(VIDEO) It’s OK to Not Be OK! How To Make Mental Health A Priority with Jan Mühlfeit and Lisa Christen

Simone Biles withdrew from the Olympics. Bella Hadid posted her daily tears on Instagram. Prince Harry left the British royal family. May is Mental Health Awareness Month – and to celebrate, we’re normalizing mental health as a priority topic! On the back of the COVID-19 pandemic, now more than ever we need to talk about mental health. Yet for most …

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(VIDEO) Special Guest Simon Alexander Ong, Author of Energize with Jan Mühlfeit and Lisa Christen

Your energy is everything: it is the fuel that drives your success and it gives you the power to achieve your potential. So how can you be your best self if you’re always tired, stressed and burnt out? We’re thrilled to host award-winning life coach Simon Alexander Ong to tell us all the tips from his new book, Energize. Energize …

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(VIDEO) Human Leadership is The Future with Jan Mühlfeit and Lisa Christen

AI, blockchain, cloud… all the tech buzzwords that fill our newsfeed will never replace the most essential element of a company’s success: the human element. Without great leadership, tech will fail. But why do we humans keep trying to act like computers? Working 24/7, trying to know all the answers. Any work that can easily be replaced by a computer …

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(VIDEO) F*ck Up Nights: Hear All About Our Worst Mistakes (So You Don’t Have to Repeat Them!) with Jan Mühlfeit and Lisa Christen

We all make mistakes, sure – but how many of us are willing to share them publicly? We are! Join retired Chairman of Microsoft Europe / Olympic mental coach Jan Mühlfeit and top-rated CEO / Executive Coach Lisa Christen as we share our best worst practices and advice for how to totally mess things up! We’re sharing these stories to …