Whether you have just been promoted and are now managing a team or you have been in a leadership role for a while, there are several things you don’t want to say to your team or your colleagues. You may be wondering why this matters. Well, in addition to it…
Cornelia Shipley
Executive Coach, Author, and Speaker
Since 2006, Cornelia Shipley has been working as an executive coach and strategy consultant for many of the Fortune 1000. Currently she spends most of her time preparing leaders for Senior Executive and C-Suite positions. To learn more, visit her website: corneliashipley.com
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A few months ago I shared with womenworking.com the 3 questions to ask when evaluating a promotion opportunity. They were: Does it give you additional exposure? Can it help you enhance core skills like strategic planning? Does the opportunity support your personal career objectives? Now that the job market in…
As a leader, you are often responsible for helping navigate your team through intense times of change and stress. It's important that you be an example of courage for your team to follow in order to navigate these challenges effectively. Here are 7 simple ways to bring out your inner…
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health recently published a study estimating that work stress is costing employers billions of dollars a year in lost productivity, health care expenses and stress-related lawsuits, not to mention what it does to the individual. Here are three clues that could indicate your…
Everyone has the same twenty-four hours in a day. The question is, are you using them productively? Sure, many of us know the obvious steps we can take to be more productive, like limiting idle chatter and staying off social media while working. Here are some additional tips to…
We all encounter them - those people who are simply challenging to work with. They may be the Negative Nancy or the Know-it-All Nathan, either way they can create a frustrating if not hostile work environment if you let them. Here are some ways you can meet the challenge head-on:…
So often as women, we think choosing to prioritize ourselves and our needs is self-centered. Nothing could be further from the truth. By caring for yourself, you ensure you have the energy and stamina to care for the people and things that matter most to you. If you don't…
You may be asking your self why some of your colleagues seem to get more opportunities and are held in “high regard,” while you struggle to get the recognition you have earned. Think about a co-worker who is well liked. Their opinions are respected and if something goes badly for…