The Pattern Picture this… It’s another late night at the computer. You're exhausted from the day's work but chances are another hour will pass before you call it a day. But you’re not working on your priority #1… Nope, [...]
I walked out of this seminar with a lot more than I was hoping to obtain. Content was rich and concise, yet rich and deep. Margo’s conduct as a presenter is admirable. The concepts she brought to the table really [...]
My eyes have been somehow opened on conflict management. I know now my mindset has to evolve: I must be more open, curious, and don't take it personally. The role exercise showed me how difficult it is in real life. [...]
Margo is a natural facilitator/coach, has tremendous and positive energy, and managed to find resonance with everyone in the team. Friedrich Blomerus Head Global Finance Organisational Change | Swiss Re Management Ltd
Thinking about quitting your job? You are not alone! In 2013, more than 2 million Americans voluntarily left their jobs every month.[1] This despite a rough economy and high unemployment rate. And now in 2022, they talk about the "Great [...]
Coaching is an effective tool for cross-cultural training because it raises self-awareness and provokes curiosity. So, how does it work? First, a few words about coaching. The term coaching has become a buzzword used to mean many different things. Let’s [...]
Self-confidence is fundamental to our success in work, relationships and overall happiness. When we feel confident, we don’t waste time and energy doubting ourselves or others’ intentions. We are more likely to take positive actions in our lives and have [...]
In the article “What Makes a Good Leader Great?”, a variety of characteristics of a great leader are listed; honestly, sense of humor, confidence, commitment, positivity, and an ability to inspire. The authors claim that these characteristics are learn-able. I agree those [...]
The winter blues.. many people are struck by them every year. Feelings of sadness, gloom, demotivation, and a reduction of sleep are very common effects of our summer turning into winter. And even though it's hard to beat the blues, [...]
Does anyone have a question? Crickets. John had just dropped the bomb of an announcement about a re-organization of teams, which included letting one person go. He expected to face some resistance to this and was prepared for that. But [...]
“I have a problem delegating. Either I do not trust my people to do a good enough job or I the project is too interesting/too much visibility for me to pass it up.” This jarringly honest comment endeared me immediately [...]
When people are asked, "What is your opinion about leadership training?" common answers are... Many companies have one-off events and workshops, but "true capability is developed over time and regularly reinforced." Programs that are aimed at "broad, generic themes" like success [...]
..Look in the mirror! There is a philosophy that I subscribe to: The things that drive you most crazy in others are the things that you have not accepted in yourself. I usually get a lot of pushback from my [...]
I recently came across a good article, which gives valuable tips on the ‘how to’ of confidence. I was pleased that the author, Dharmesh Shah, also describes true confidence as ‘quiet’. In my article, I call it being ‘self-full’; holding [...]
Encouraging Courage, that's what we as a company do! Many of our dysfunctional behaviors arise because of insecurity. Therefore we encourage everyone to be courageous and step over these barriers, to get the most out of their lives. However, what [...]
Now I know why so many of my clients are feeling tired, demotivated, overwhelmed, and frustrated... But first, a few surprising thoughts about self-organization. Recently I was a coach for a Senior Leadership Program at a prominent Swiss insurance company [...]
I had an email exchange recently with a client asking about how to deal with a person who complains a lot and creates a negative atmosphere in her office. I thought it could be useful to share her question and [...]
Today, the name Coaching Without Borders doesn't raise many questions, but 15 years ago there was a very specific reason to choose this name. It all began with this young American lady, with a rich history of living and studying [...]
