Stress is everywhere in our lives. Paula suggests that we could reduce our stress if we focus on ten simple things to stop tolerating. How many of these have you let go of already? - InPower Editors According to a recently published article in the Wall Street Journal, stress is the number one...
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Want More Focus and Creativity? Four Reasons Why You Need to Hit the Gym
"We're constantly hearing about the physical and health benefits of exercise. Mary reminds us that there's more to it. Exercise helps our mind and has many other life benefits. Trouble getting into that resolution? Read this post! - InPower Editors It’s that time of year for resolutions....
Career Coaching for Your Inner Critic
We are all familiar with that little voice in our head that likes to sabotage our confidence - our inner critic. Henna gives some very practical advice for how to deal with her. - InPower Editors We all have an inner critic. She’s usually telling us: – “You’re not really going to ask for that...
New Beginnings
New Years Day is a special time for many reasons. Primarily it’s a time when the world slows down and gives you the choice to take a breath, review where you’ve been and decide how you want to start again. We’re here to help. Take stock of 2014 with a free InPower Workbook from the InPower Coffee...
11 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Failure
While we "know" that failure is part of life, we too often don't want to accept it in those moments when it happens to us. That's when advice from a younger perspective comes in handy. Enjoy this refreshing view of how failure is key to your success from these young executives. —InPower Editors...
The ABCs of Giving
Today is a day of gifts and loving all over the world. Whether you celebrate it as a holiday, find yourself alone or surrounded by friends today, we hope everyone who sees this receives our gifts of appreciation for being part of our community and passes gratitude and appreciation on to everyone...
How To Not Be “That” Manager
What's the difference between a Manager and a Leader? We are often told it has something to do with what you do (or don't) that makes you a leader. Mary Schaefer suggests it has more to do with how you treat your employees. Great read for leaders at all levels! - InPower Editors As an employee,...
Plan 2015 by Letting Go of 2014
It's the end of the year! If you're like us you're tempted to run around in circles just trying to get it all done. Dana gives us a reminder—and tools—to bring a more intentional close to 2014. —InPower Editors Think it’s too early to plan 2015? Nope! Now’s the best time. Plan ahead. But don’t...
Do You Confuse Emotions with Emotional Intelligence (EQ?)
It often surprises my executive coaching clients how important their emotions are to their workplace success. Most of us have been trained to keep our emotions out of the office, so we let lag an ongoing investment in our Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Part of the problem is that investing in...
Decoding Leadership Presence: 3 Steps to Confidence
Does someone with leadership presence always make a good leader? Can someone without presence lead effectively? Many career gurus will say leadership presence is essential to becoming a good, and ladder-climbing, leader. In my experience, however, many good leaders get ahead with only a mild...