One of the biggest challenges businesses face is the lack of true leaders ready to come off of the bench and embark on their leadership careers. Developing strong, conscious leaders is a highlight of my work, as I witness individuals become more aware of themselves and others. While it's common for leaders to focus on work performance, metrics, and logistics, the bigger challenge lies in supporting how people approach their work. Building conscious leaders establishes a foundation for strong working relationships that propel your business forward. By exploring how you present yourself as a leader, listener, and developer of both people and customers, you enhance your effectiveness. Ultimately, the stronger the self-awareness, the stronger the leader.

Have you ever wondered if you have everyone in the right role? With business moving so quickly, it’s easy to overlook your organizational chart. Many leaders reach out to me for help with coaching employees, whether to elevate their skills or determine their fit for the team. We start by assessing each person's gifts, talents, and enthusiasm for their current responsibilities. Through this discovery process, we work together to create a strategic partnership that aligns your team with the needs of your business infrastructure. It’s essential to ensure that everyone is in their best role, bringing their best self to support the work of your business. This alignment not only enhances productivity but also adds great value to your culture, atmosphere, and the overall employee experience.

The Enneagram is a personality typing system that identifies nine distinct personality types, each with its own patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Unlike a simple personality test, it’s a continuous journey of discovering how we perceive the world through different lenses. By exploring all nine personality types, the Enneagram lays the foundation for true emotional intelligence, offering insights into how these types influence our motivations, relationships, and interactions. This understanding enhances self-awareness and improves communication, fostering personal growth and a positive workplace culture. The Enneagram encourages individuals to bring their most authentic selves to work, nurturing understanding and compassion. Embracing self-reflection with an open mind and heart is crucial for professional growth and building strong, supportive relationships within the business environment. Ultimately, the Enneagram brings awareness to the patterns that shape how we show up for ourselves, our teams, and each other.

As businesses strive to place the right people in the right roles, they often find it challenging to engage in honest conversations about performance, communication, feedback preferences, and employees' desires for their current roles. Before initiating these crucial discussions, it’s important to ask: 'Is there trust in this relationship?' Trust implies that you believe the person has both character and competence in their role. Telling the truth, while challenging, demonstrates genuine care for your employees. A common sentiment among my clients is, 'The truth saves time.' This is how you demonstrate genuine care to your employees... tell them the truth. Practicing how to have tough conversations offers a compassionate alternative to a flat and cold dialogue, allowing you to be clear and kind even when the stakes and emotions are high. Ultimately, being truthful not only saves time but also shows respect and care for others.