Do you ever feel like you're ready to try something new? Or change the old stories and the way you think about your life? Or accomplish that big goal? Maybe you get excited….and then you hear yourself saying, nah…because you think it's too late or too hard or you don't know where to start. Well, it's not and you can – starting now. Welcome to "In the Right Direction," where Life and Leadership Coach Deb Elbaum will help you on your self-help journey to clarify your goals, build your confidence,…
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When you're working toward something – whether a short-term project or long-term goal – you want to know that you're making progress and achieving the outcome that matters to you. Often, though, we just do things without being clear on where we are headed. Having a clear picture in your mind of what success looks like can help make the path forward easier. When working with a team, defining…
In important conversations, we want to show up as clear and direct. We know what we want to say, and we want to make sure it lands in the way we intend. Too often, though, we hold back in our communication because we're worried about what others will think. Communicating confidently takes more than words – it also takes being aware of and intentional around the tone you use and the energy you…
Having positive working relationships can make all the difference when it comes to being productive and enjoying work. This can be hard when starting to work with new people you don't yet know or when working with people in a new reporting structure. Working together effectively requires conversation, clarity, and talking about the how of working together. When you understand what the other person…
Challenges – especially those that happen unexpectedly – can knock us off center. The overwhelm, fear, and frustration we might experience can stress our body and keep our thoughts focused on what we're worried about, and we feel lost. Having a way to reorient ourselves is critical. Knowing how to redirect our thinking to what we do know, what we do want, and is clear helps us see through the fog…
How we show up is in our control – this includes our words, tone, and body language. When we use the phrase "I don't know" too much, it conveys an energy of not caring or not having an opinion. This keeps us stuck, and it can be frustrating for others. The truth is that there are always things we do know. When we choose a different answer instead of saying "I don't know," it can help us be more…
When we are frustrated with a direct report or colleague, it's easy to slip into judgement mode. In judgment mode, we make assumptions and stories about other people's thinking, feelings, and motives. This gets in the way of the relationship and the work. Dealing with a frustrating direct report or colleague requires curiosity. There are often things you don't know about what they understand,…
Challenges can keep us stuck in our thinking. We might have trouble making a decision or taking action. We want to be moving forward and tackling the situation, although we're not sure exactly how to do that. Having a tool to help us return to effective thinking to see our way forward through a challenge can help. We can press the pause button to ask ourselves a powerful coaching question and then…
Sometimes we need to deliver challenging information to our bosses and senior leadership, and this can be daunting. How can you make sure to show up in the right way, so that you're seen as thoughtful, objective, and confident? Having a structured way to plan can help. Coaching yourself ahead of the conversation to think through what's in your control before, during, and after the meeting can help…
Do you find yourself saying Yes to things you wish you had said No to? For example, do you work later at night than you'd like or spend too much time doing things that drain you? If so, you might want to or need to set some more boundaries for yourself. Setting boundaries is a choice. The process starts by asking yourself some key coaching questions to understand what's OK and not OK for you. When…
Leadership development is about setting personal goals and working toward them, and it's is a necessary part of becoming an effective and successful leader. Yet, for some people, thinking about their professional growth is daunting and feels too hard. What if there were an easier way to embrace leadership development? Our attitude is something that's in our control. Bringing a certain mindset and…
