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An image titled 'The Emotion of Balance' from the E.M.O.T.E. model, showing a gymnast performing an upside-down split on a balance beam. Three motivational phrases are displayed: 'From Burnout to Recharged & Ready,' 'From Overwhelmed to Centered & In Control,' and 'From Overcommitted to Focused & Present.' Each phrase highlights different stages of achieving balance in leadership, accompanied by empowering statements about recharging, setting boundaries, and maintaining control. The image uses a dark background with bright yellow and white text, representing balance in both leadership and personal well-being.
Emotion of the Week: Balance for Lasting Success & Well-Being career confidence emotional intelligence engagement leadership development professional resilience Sep 17, 2024
 A yellow balance beam with two sides. On the left side, a simple figure stands with their hands together, next to the text,
Why Stepping Away Can Make You a Better Leader career confidence emotional intelligence leadership performance improvement Sep 17, 2024
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Pride's Paradox: Navigating the Light and Shadow Within career confidence emotional intelligence pride Sep 03, 2024
An animated businesswoman is depicted in two contrasting images. On the left, she embodies the light side of pride, standing confidently with a warm, radiant smile, holding a small award, and appearing proud of her achievements. The background suggests success, with a bright, well-lit environment with the words “What I hope you SEE”. On the right, the same businesswoman shows the frazzled unkempt side of a woman who is burnt out with the words “How I really FEEL”.  The contrast demonstrates the struggle we face when we allow the shadow side of pride to talk us out of showing up as our authentic self.  #iamenough.
True Power: The Courage to Be Authentically You career confidence emotional intelligence leadership development Sep 03, 2024
cover page titled 'The Emotion of Engagement' using the E.M.O.T.E. model. The left side of the image is an orange column with the words 'the E.M.O.T.E. model' written vertically. The content on the blue background includes three sections:  1. From 'Sunday Scaries' to 'Sunday Serenities': A description reads, 'I spent the day enjoying things that bring me joy, rest, and relaxation. I am prepared for the upcoming week with confidence and readiness.' 2. From 'Status Quo Joe' to 'Feedback Seeker': A description reads, 'Actively asking for feedback to improve performance or refine ideas, showing a commitment to growth and improvement.' 3. From 'Is this meeting over yet?' to 'All Gas, No Brakes Participation': A description reads, 'I feel excited to ask questions, contribute ideas, and volunteer for tasks or projects so I can grow.'  On the right side, there's an illustration of a cartoon character representing engagement. She has bright, wide-open eyes, is holding a pen, and is standing in an office setting with colleagues in the background. The hashtag #IAMENOUGH is written vertically along the right side of the image.
Exploring ENGAGEMENT career confidence emotional intelligence engagement Aug 20, 2024
Image of a rocket launching with flames and smoke trailing behind it. The background is a concrete wall. The text on the image reads
Find Your Spark: How Lifelong Learning Fuels Joy in Leadership career confidence career joy leadership development professional growth Aug 13, 2024
Business woman scarily walking balancing as she is walking across the proverbial spoon that is rested on top of a coffee cup, filled with hot steaming coffee. The image invokes the feeling many leaders experience as they prepare to deliver feedback.  Too harsh and they demotivate; too soft and they won't inspire change.  The overlay text says,
How to Deliver Feedback That Inspires: 19 Words You Need career confidence confidence effective communication feedback leadership performance improvement professional growth Jul 30, 2024
A vibrant silver-haired woman look up with frustration and annoyance at the phrase
“Age is Just a Number" - But Is It, Really? ageism career confidence leadership development mindset professional resilience Jul 23, 2024
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