I was raised by two loving, self-proclaimed workaholics. My parents ran their own business when I was young and they worked absolutely crazy hours. I was an only child, so I was alone. A lot. This frame of reference growing up was unique. Witnessing my parents build and run a successful business provided me a… Continue reading My Story
This time of year, we like to reflect and identify some team goals to get us through the end of the year. This November, we are focusing on carving out some time and space to spend the “Holidays Unplugged.” To do this well and still meet those high work demands, it’s all about three things:… Continue reading Holidays Unplugged
We turn 10 this month – and it feels great. Our clients are amazing, we are expanding and branching out rapidly, and the work is creative, fun and exciting. It hasn’t always felt this way though. Sometimes the journey has felt daunting, overwhelming and just plain tough. Life is a bit like this I think… Continue reading 10 Lessons in 10 Years
When we work at a fast pace and run hard all day, it can be difficult to be really present. It can be even harder to find and extend out those moments of joy or celebration – to really pause and hold ourselves there. We get lost in our fields of busy. Work. Kids. Fur… Continue reading Grit & Gratitude – Fostering Resilient Leadership
Reduce Stress. Drive Outcomes. When we nourish and sustain ourselves, We nourish and sustain the businesses we run. -Woodrie Burich Founder & Award Winning Executive Coach WE WORK WITH CLIENTS TO WHY US We’ve worked with Fortune 500 and global clientele on multi-million dollar projects and multi-billion-dollar merger and acquisition work. We come… Continue reading Home
We are in a moment of unknown. This applies to our immediate families, close communities, the wider community, our neighbors and world. It can be difficult to focus and stay steady at such times. Our minds may be racing with scattered thoughts, concerns and fears, or we may feel frustration or annoyance at the unexpected… Continue reading How to Work in Unstable Times
Crossroads. Careers have these critical moments – when we need to decide on a course of action that will have a greater impact on us than normal. Usually, these moments feel important, and may even cause angst or stress. These times tend to feel a bit heavier than normal and may have a particular depth… Continue reading Crossroads – Lessons in Boundaries: When to Push and When To Pull Back
Unplugging on vacation is a true gift to the companies we work for. Empowering employees to unplug is one of the best ways to identify gaps within an organization for minimal cost. It helps identify the value of employees (sometimes overlooked) and simultaneously shows where cross-training still needs to occur. It also supports organizational resiliency. Smart… Continue reading Boundaries: Take Your Vacation Back – Part II
To really recharge on vacation, we need to fully detach from work. This requires preparation and planning – the value of which cannot be overstated. Part of what keeps us tied to our jobs, is our inability to prepare for our departure. If we haven’t planned for our departure and return, we can’t effectively walk away.… Continue reading Boundaries: Take Your Vacation Back – Part I
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