What’s Your Speed?
I had a packed week with calls, presentations and deadlines. I braced myself for the late nights and all the work required. I regretted that I had a dental appointment that had been scheduled many months before. As I walked to the appointment I focused on what I had...
What Brings You Energy?
So many people I meet are feeling stressed and depleted these days. With disruptions in workplaces, the environment and the world, it can be hard to feel positive. We can feel a lack of control and like things are just happening to us. Rather than focus on what...
What Kind of Mood are You Creating?
Sarah was excited about the birthday gathering planned for her spouse’s big day. A lot of thought went into some special details and family and friends were attending. When a family member walked in it was immediately clear the person was in a bad mood. Sarah...
Attend to Relationship and Task
Often, executives I work with feel a lot of pressure and the need to produce results. Sometimes they feel they don’t have time or energy for addressing people’s emotional needs. First, they need to attend to business. One client experiencing serious business...
Be Open to Influence
Most of the leaders I coach are focused on how they can influence others. How do they ensure team members are committed to a shared vision and strategy? However, equally important is that leaders be open to being influenced. People sense when a leader, a colleague or...
You Belong and We Care
Searching for the “right fit” college for my daughter was a long and challenging process. She wanted an academically strong institution that had a collaborative culture. We visited many colleges to find one that matched her ideal. Each place we went she carefully...
What Can You Do to Create a Wonderful Life?
Love where you are as much as where you’re going so you never miss a moment of the journey.—Katrina Mayer Recently some friends were talking about a colleague. They were saying how positive he is and that he is a great person. He shared that he has had an amazing life...
Be Mindful
The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness.--Jon Kabat Zinn No doubt, you’ve heard of the power of being mindful. Given the uncertainty and stress of our times, more people are engaging in mindfulness practices. For...
About the Author
Ann Van Eron, Ph.D., MCC is founder and principal of Potentials, a global coaching and organization development consulting firm with experience coaching leaders and teams all over the world for over twenty-five years. She is certified as a Master Coach and has a doctorate in Organization Psychology from Columbia University.
Her new book, OASIS Conversations: Leading with and Open Mindset to Maximize Potential is available at AMAZON >>