Take S.P.A.C.E. to Manage Workplace Burnout
Take S.P.A.C.E to Manage Workplace Burnout By: Kathleen Costello, MS, DC We’ve all been there. Fuming about a situation at work or replaying an interaction over and over causing us unnecessary stress. We spend a large part of our life at work and therefore, it can take a powerful toll on us. Our work can […]
Resilience: A Superpower You May Have Overlooked
Resilience: A Superpower You May Have Overlooked By: Dr. Kathleen Costello, MS, DC If you look up the definition of a superpower, the overarching result is excessive or superior power, especially describing a country. When I think of superpowers, I think of superheroes. Regardless, the idea of a superpower indicates strength and ability. Resilience may […]
Self-Efficacy
Self-Efficacy By: Gretchen Johnson Self-Efficacy. The belief we have in our own abilities, specifically our ability to meet the challenges ahead of us and complete a task successfully (Miriam Akhtar, 2008). Just recently, my self-efficacy as a Coach was put to the test and, I must admit, it wavered for a moment. One of my […]
Mindful Resilience
Mindful Resilience By: Stephanie LaBonte “Mindfulness is paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and without judgment.” ~ Jon Kabat-Zinn What do you do in the space between stimulus and response? In that moment between something happening and your reaction. In that space, you find the power to choose. In […]
Emotional Intelligence and Empathy
Emotional Intelligence and Empathy By: Dr. Kathleen Costello What are qualities you associate with a strong leader? Drive, motivation, and intelligence may be a few that come to mind. There are many forms of intelligence and one that is shown to support leadership success is emotional intelligence (EI). The term emotional intelligence emerged in the […]
Emotional Regulation Supported by Self-compassion
Emotional Regulation Supported by Self-compassion By: Dr. Kathleen Costello We all have tough days. It’s those days that emotional regulation can be challenging. Have you ever noticed that difficult emotions are hard to regulate? Anger, frustration, and disappointment can lead us to act out in ways that are uncharacteristic. If we are offered support and […]
Not Enough Diversity in C-suite
Not Enough Diversity in C-suite By: Mika Acklin Unconscious Bias in C-suite Leadership What comes to mind when you think about a C-suite Executive? A Caucasian male with the perfect amalgamation of prestigious lineage, equipped with an ivy league education, and a lengthy resume that describes why he is fitting for the job. Or […]
Values
Values By: Terri Hoffler As a kid, I loved the bumper cars at the amusement park. Without a license and any real knowledge of how to operate a motor vehicle, we were allowed to get behind the wheel of a “car” and drive with the sole intention of crashing into each other for our entertainment. […]
Cultural Competency and Growth Mindset
Cultural Competency and Growth Mindset By: Stephanie LaBonte We all have varying degrees of maturity in diversity and how we react to cultural differences. Our willingness to learn and grow is more important than our level of maturity. Understanding the different levels of cultural adaptation and how a person can progress through the stages can […]