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So much comes at us via our daily conversations… requests, misunderstanding, emotions, surprises, opinions and so on. Much of it may be welcome, validating, and easy to respond to. Some of it seriously challenges us!

What conversations worry you? My executive clients often must plan for conversations that they are anxious about. They worry about being misunderstood – everything from coming on too strong to appearing weak or incompetent– and ultimately not getting close to their desired outcome.

You know that uncomfortable feeling… You’re a rookie on a new assignment. You might screw it up or choke in front of colleagues, others may sense your inexperience. Your reputation is on the line along with your organization’s results.

Being called a collaborative team player is a legitimate mark of good performance. A cooperative approach helps any group improve the quantity and quality of work done.

A new coaching client, after our first session, said “I now see that I’m part of the problem.” His new awareness is a wonderful launching point for valuable work. Unfortunately, this insight is more often something we resist or deny.

As we energetically lean forward into the new year with fresh goals and to-do lists, it’s a good time to also slow down. Overdoing it on work pace is a recurring temptation that doesn’t deliver.