If you follow me on LinkedIn, you know that I’ve become a regular contributor to Forbes through the Forbes Coaches Council. I love being part of this because it allows Newberry Solutions to have a bigger impact by sharing our proven strategies on a broader platform.
Today I want to share the recent advice and insights that I and other coaches have shared. If any of these articles leave you wanting to learn more, you’ll also find links to additional resources from this blog.
Shift to a Positive Mindset
In the article “15 Hacks For Pessimists To Switch To A More Positive Point Of View,” I talked about how to notice your thoughts and feelings to recognize and combat your negative self-talk.
Learn more: “How to Stop the Loop of Negative Self-Talk.”
Cope with Change
We’ve all had to become more adaptable over the past few years. In the article “14 Coaches Explore What It Looks Like To Become An ‘Agile’ Leader, “ I stressed the importance of staying centered amid change.
Learn more: “5 Sure-Fire Ways to Get Centered Fast.”
Practice Empathy
Success is about relationships, and that includes relationships with customers or clients. So the topic “16 Ways To Treat Customers Like Humans Instead Of Numbers” is an important one.
Learn more: “Are You Being Strategic About Relationships?”
Network Effectively
What’s the best way to introduce yourself at your next networking event? I explain in the article “14 Steps To Take A Networking Pitch To The Next Level.”
Learn More: “Networking for Results.”
Avoid DEI Mistakes
“11 Potentially Brand-Damaging Mistakes Corporations Make With DEI Initiatives” is a timely topic as more organizations put a stronger emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. As I point out in this article, commitments and allocation of resources must be aligned.
Learn more: “5 Eye-Opening Findings on Women at Work.”
Support Mental Health for All
Along with DEI, companies are also increasing attention on employee well-being. As the article “How C-Level Leaders Can Address The Mental Health Needs Of Underserved Demographics” points out, this requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach. Different cultures in the workplace have different attitudes about seeking help with mental health.
Learn more: “What is Silencing? (And Why Your Company Must Care About It).”
Speak Up
Introverts have so much value to add to the workplace. The tips from me and other coaches in the article “How More Reserved Employees Can Make Their Voices Heard” will help you bring that value in a way that works for you.
Learn more: “Are You Keeping Your Gold Mine of Ideas to Yourself?”
Talk Face to Face
There’s a lot to navigate in this new world of hybrid work, including the best forms of communication in different situations. The article “14 Examples Where In-Person Communication Is Better Than Virtual At Work” is a guide that all leaders can use.
Learn more: “How to Deliver Tough Messages.”
Protect Your Capacity
Saying “yes” to everything has a cost. If you tend to keep your plate too full, check out the article “16 Ways Professionals Can Avoid Overcommitting Themselves At Work.”
Learn more: “4 Ways to Keep Your Busy Life from Taking Over.”
Keep this roundup as a valuable resource for you, and share it with others. If these Forbes Coaches Council articles have you curious about what coaching can do for you or your organization, I invite you to explore our products and services, including the New Lens app. New Lens can help you bring the power of coaching to more employees, even when budgets and schedules are tight. Set up a demo now.