All tagged assertive communication at work

What To Do When Doing Right By You Upsets Powerful People

A client of mine, let's call her Jia -- a thought leader in her field -- is preparing for a showdown.

Doing what's in Jia's best long-term interest financially, professionally, and personally means communicating a decision that will anger her biggest client (for now).

Here are the three steps we took in coaching.

Hello from Singapore!

While I’m away on vacation in Singapore, I’m sharing some of my favorite podcast episodes because they'll inspire you to think about your future in a bigger, more audacious light. 

Planning Ahead: How to Make the Most of 2024

Now is the time to start taking stock of your contributions, so you can gracefully and assertively take credit for your wins and set the stage for your career advancement in conversations before, during, and after the mid-year review. (Or, if going elsewhere is the better answer, in a series of interviews you set up in the coming months.)