What Went Well – Even When Things Went Wrong
You know the feeling you get when you have one of those days? It’s that powerful sense that no matter what, nothing you do will go well. Simply
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Afraid to Speak? Handling Stress, Fear or Phobia in Public Speaking
Have you ever been paralyzed by fear at the thought of public speaking or presenting? Or do you get a jolt of nerves before you
How Does Your Audience Listen to You?
Read Your Audience Know How They Listen to You (As seen at BizCatalyst 360) – As a small business owner, I am always in sales
Boomer Brain Drain = Historic Opportunities for Women
As seen at BizCatalyst360 – I believe the generational shift of the next five years – caused by the Boomer Brain Drain – will be
Amid Gloom & Doom: Phenomenal Job Growth Predicted
Gloom & Doom? From the headlines to politicians running for office to TED Talk gurus we are being fed a constant diet of frightening news
My Mother, My Mentor
Mother’s Day 2016, I found myself thinking about my mother, who passed away two years ago, this week. I miss talking with her. For more
Motivation & How To Stay Motivated
We live in an “I want it now” world. Often, we expect instant and perfect results from the people we lead and ourselves. Have you
Once A Year Performance Review vs. Mentoring NO CONTEST!!!
It’s time for your annual performance review. Aaarrrggghhhh! My sentiments, exactly. Before I started my company, I worked for several organizations that used annual, ratings-based
Five Strategies To Strengthen Your Mentoring Program
…From my latest article for BizCatalyst360 In the beginning you had such high expectations for your corporate mentoring program. But the results may not be
Inquiry 4 2day: Do I Know What My Clients Crave?
Inquiry 4 2day is your coaching/mentoring question to spark passion, productivity & growth from Susan Bender Phelps. Today’s inquiry: Do I know what my clients
Inquiry 4 2day: What Am I Thankful For?
Inquiry 4 2day: What am I thankful for? – Your daily coaching/mentoring question to spark passion, productivity & growth. Gratitude is an attitude that allows
Inquiry 4 2day: What Am I Reading?
Inquiry 4 2day: What am I reading that will help me grow? – Your daily coaching – mentoring question to spark passion, productivity and growth.
Mentoring Partners Fully Engaged?
You’ve given them the tools, are they using them? Do they meet regularly? Are they producing the anticipated results? Is your program a showcase for
Ensure Feedback is Heard and Used
Being able to understand and act on feedback is critical to your ability to be a fully functioning and contributing member of your organization. Another
Mentoring & Fitting In at A New Job
In a recent survey of more than 1000 people, BambooHR learned that a startling 31 percent of respondents had quit a job within the first
The 6th Strategy for Effective Mentoring
Successful professional mentoring programs make your people more productive and more profitable. Recently I wrote about five key strategies you can use to strengthen your
It’s True! Mentoring Pays!
I tell people that mentoring pays every chance I get: “People who mentor rise higher and earn more than their colleagues who don’t, up to
Making Networking Events Manageable
Just had to share: One of the most popular workshops I lead is on business networking. Networking events come with the territory whether you own a