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The Courage Practice
Cracking Our Hearts Wide Open

We've been holding our breath lately, haven't we? Self-protection is high; the proverbial walls between us are too. Some of us may be holding our breath yet many of us are gasping for it.

Cracking Our Hearts Wide Open
The Courage Practice
The Courage Practice
On Standing in Solidarity

This is a revolutionary time. We must do our inner work, friends. The momentum of our outer work will be carried by it. Standing in solidarity, with boots-on-the-ground action, and courageous listening…

On Standing in Solidarity
More Of My Story
The Courage Practice
On Perspective

Perspective has genuinely saved my life.

On Perspective
The Courage Practice
The Courage Practice
On Fear

Fear reminds me of contaminated water. When we regularly hydrate on fear, it fortifies our life choices and drips into our consciousness.

On Fear
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The Courage Practice
The Power of Pause

How practicing pause can powerfully propel us forward…

The Power of Pause

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15 Ways To Excel At Situational Interview Questions

15 Ways To Excel At Situational Interview Questions

Job interviews can be nerve-wracking enough without having to worry about whether they will require situational examples. More and more companies are turning toward behavioral questions during an interview to get a good understanding of how a potential candidate will react under stress, pressure or when challenged.

According to a report by the University of Delaware, situational interview answers are 55% predictive of future on-the-job behavior. This can prove to be telling to an employer looking for an inside glimpse into what makes you tick and how you will perform in the role they have available.

Below, 15 members of Forbes Coaches Council share the best way to prepare for situational interview questions. Here is what they recommend...

15 Effective Ways To Establish Credibility As A Business Coach

15 Effective Ways To Establish Credibility As A Business Coach

Being a credible mentor for clients is key to achieving success in the industry. Your reputation relies on whether your clients trust in you and the services that you offer them. While you may be your authentic self with your clients, establishing credibility with them may be more difficult than it seems.

Trust is at the very core of all our business relationships as it helps influence your business success with others...

11 Lessons About Leadership Transition We Can Learn From Retirement

11 Lessons About Leadership Transition We Can Learn From Retirement

In mid-October, American Express announced the retirement of its CEO, Kenneth Chenault, who has served in his role for the last 16 of his nearly 37 years at the company. Although the financial services giant has been grooming its incoming CEO, vice chairman Stephen Squeri, for the last two years, this will undoubtedly be a time of great change for all American Express employees.

Forbes Coaches Council members pulled some of the most important lessons Chenault's departure can teach leaders about leadership and transition, and what you can do now to ensure a plan is in place...

Top Tips On Building An HR Department From The Ground Up

Top Tips On Building An HR Department From The Ground Up

Every startup needs to start somewhere, and adding a human resources department is a crucial step in its existence. While starting from ground zero offers you the ability to mold your corporate culture into the exact vision you have for your company, the undertaking that needs to occur to create an HR department can be daunting.

According to a report by Smart Recruiters, you should begin with your company handbook as this provides a good framework for your business and its expectations of its employees. Recruiting will follow, but without a handbook to offer prospective new hires, there is no defining information for them to follow and understand the values of your company...