There is a quiet revolution going on in the management ranks. Introverted leaders are finally getting the attention they deserve because of qualities like their ability to listen deeply and carefully, their calming presence amidst chaos or their capacity to think before acting.  Still, some myths about this personality type have deep roots in a Read more

The meetings. And more meetings. Big meetings, small meetings, and that presentation at the professional conference looming in the future are enough to make any manager weary – let alone if you are an introvert who finds speaking in front of groups larger than two (and you are one of the two) to be energy Read more

Thanks Boston University Alumni Association for hosting us and broadcasting our webinar, The Secret To Thriving At Work – A Positive Psychology Approach In this webinar you will learn How happiness is essential for success. How you can shift your mindset. The strategies that happy people practice. Our hope for this webinar is that you Read more

Everyone knew that Lisa and Colin had something going on.   Most of the time, they behaved very professionally, and in a meeting no one would have suspected that they were seeing each other.  But there were the furtive glances exchanged in the lunchroom, hands brushing against each other in the elevator, and leaving within Read more

Ryan is one of those clients that has a lot going for him.  Ivy league undergrad degree in engineering, post-grad fellowship, Warton MBA, then 5 years of dedicated hard work in a consulting firm. He is well regarded and moving up in his firm. But, on his 30th birthday, Ryan decided that he wanted leave his firm with the goal of Read more

If you have followed the steps we’ve written about so far – outlining your accomplishments and value to the company,  figuring out exactly what you want, and lining up your allies, then it’s time to negotiate for your salary increase.  To land a significant raise, and our clients do, we strongly believe in three things:  Preparation, Presence Read more

You’ve figured out specifically what you want – more money, a new title, a flexible schedule. You know what your company truly cares about (hint – it’s money). You’ve done your research and even crafted a convincing argument that demonstrates your value to the company and how you have contributed to the bottom line.   Are Read more

In our last salary blog, we shared why it is so important to understand what your company really cares about  (hint – it’s money) before walking into a salary negotiation. But before you start the negotiation, it is just as important to know EXACTLY what you want. What do I want? This seems like such Read more

You’ve worked hard. You’ve done everything that has been asked of you and more.  And now it’s time to negotiate for your next salary bump. However,  if you are like most people who come to us for executive coaching, this gives you a pit in your stomach.  Salary negotiation can feel like you are going Read more