Leadership and change management in times of crisis: Reflections on the Book of Joshua
Background: Moses has died at 120 years of age after leading the Israelites out of Egypt, through the wilderness, and to the edge of the Promised Land, Canaan. A new leader, Joshua, has been commissioned to lead the Israelites over the River Jordan into Canaan. Joshua 1 – The Lord
How do I (as an introvert) become more confident?
Someone posted this question during my LinkedIn Live interview with career coaches Naishadh Gadani and Karalyn Brown this week, and I would like to share my thoughts on it. I have heard many variations of this question from fellow introverts: “How can I become more confident?” “What strategies, what tips
As we progress into the sixth week of the iso life, I am ever grateful for my Inner Circle for their support, encouragement, and prayers. Last night, I was reminded of the power of an Inner Circle when a member said she looked forward to the weekly Zoom calls to
The introvert’s struggle to speak up
I’m not good at speaking. I don’t know what to say. I have nothing new to add – someone else has already said what I want to say. What’s the point; who would listen anyway? These are some “reasons” I’ve given over the years for not speaking up, for not
How do I get anything done when everything is so uncertain?
What if you’ve tried everything the experts said to do, and you still can’t get out of the mental fog induced by the Covid-19 pandemic? You’re exercising daily. You’re keeping up with friends and loved ones using Zoom and FaceTime. You’ve tried to structure your day and set work-life boundaries
How to survive self-isolation at home
A friend commented recently that we all have to support each other through this ‘desert experience’ (the coronavirus pandemic and requirement to stay home and self-isolate). She is right. When the advisory is to stay home to help flatten the curve, and you can’t just take a train to the
When being positive is not enough
If you have managed to stay sane all through March 2020, I commend you. My business is to encourage and empower others, and I do my best to self-regulate so I can show up at my best. But in the last 3 weeks, I feel as though my sense of
On Sunday, while getting ready for church, I heard two words – STAY PLANTED. When something like this happens, everything in you comes awake suddenly. Yes, there is doubt. (Did I hear wrongly? Was it really for me?) But there is also hope and excitement. (Could it really be for
When I first started trying to define my ‘brand’, I got really conflicted. Part of me wanted to talk about midlife career change, because I’ve been through it and have a story to share that could help some people. Another part of me wanted to talk about all things introvert
When you are misunderstood or unjustly criticized
In our professional interactions with others, there are bound to be times when someone’s comments make us feel that we have been unjustly treated. We can get so upset that we go on the defensive, and rant or respond inappropriately, thus missing the lesson and the learning. To help us
