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Three Scripts That Keep Women Stuck at Work
Apr 2013 | A woman who noticed that a high-ranking position would soon be vacated said, “I thought about it and thought about it. So I did the somewhat brazen thing and went over and asked, “Can I have Vicki’s job?” What’s wrong with asking, and why is it ‘brazen’ to ask? [more]

Courageous Leadership Skills- Backers or Busters?
Jan 2013 | One of the frustrating experiences on my journey as a trail blazer in everyday courage and courageous leadership is that it’s so simple. Unfortunately, simplicity and leading a simple life are not deemed valuable assets. [more]

Facets of Courage
Oct 2012 | Detect which elements of courage you need to unleash in your life.[more]

The Difference between Heart and Mind
Jul 2012 | What percentage of your life is filled with regrets? Sandra Ford Walston, the Courage Expert says that, regrets represent times when you allow fearful insecurities to undermind the courageous choice. [more]

A Story of Courage
Apr 2012 | A successful businessman was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business. Instead of choosing one of his Directors or his children, he decided to do something different. He called all the executives in his company together...[more]

Courage and New Beginnings
Jan 2012 | We all seem to feel the shifts of uncertainty that are occurring at multiple levels in our lives including our spirit.Acknowledging these feelings about how we approach our daily lives will hopefully open up an opportunity to stop and reflect about our behaviour patterns prompting us to ask questions. [more]

Foaming at the Mouth
Oct 2011 | "Charms for the Easy Life" is a made for television movie about three women (played by Gena Rowlands, Mimi Rogers and Susan May Pratt) who defy gender roles during World War II.[more]

Courage Centering at Work
Apr 2011 | Regardless of your position or title at work, ask yourself these questions to determine how you demonstrate courage-centering at work:

• Do my employees or peers perceive me as courageous?
• Do I feel a sense of joy in my work? [more]

6 Cousins to Courage
Jan 2011 | Everyone can learn to practise courage regardless of career or position. It does not matter if you are a sales associate, graphic designer, project manager, photographer, accountant, administrative assistant, CEO, entrepreneur, journalist, construction worker, electrician, mechanic or stockbroker, you can learn to manifest courage in your work. [more]

Dealing with Mr Big Shot
Oct 2010 | One of the first life lessons of my career also made the biggest impression. Maybe you recall one of those types of stories in your life.I had taken a job as an entry-level business development officer (sales) for a small start-up bank in West Los Angeles, California. My job responsibilities consisted of qualifying, securing and transferring profitable clients in the bank’s target market, perhaps the most important part of the business for a start-up. [more]

The Enneagram
Jul 2010 | Breakdowns and disruptions that hinder an organisation’s advancement rarely have to do with unskilled employees. In Good to Great, Jim Collins discovered that “good is the enemy of great is not just a business problem. It is a human problem".[more]

The Power of Language
Apr 2010 | Words are a form of action, capable of influencing change - Ingrid Bengis. Change your language, change your behaviour. [more]

5 Courage Myths at Work
Jan 2010 | Debunking a few myths about courage in the workplace. Myth #1: Most people display courage at work. Demonstrating courage in the workplace is a lot like implementing ethical standards — most people tend to follow. In recent years, loads of stories surfaced about employees being told to do something unethical and then doing it in spite of the obvious issues. When the opportunity arises for you to stand on the strength of your courage, do you fall on your sword or cross swords? Case in point: a woman working at a hospital noticed a peer reducing the number of procedures required to disinfect and sterilise surgical utensils. If you are that person, will you be the whistleblower? [more]

How do you deal with hell in the hallway?
Oct 09 | During a career transition has anyone ever said this phrase to you : “One door closes and the next door opens”? Well, if you’re about to lose your job, change industries, reluctantly move to another state, or interview for the first time in ten years, that goodwill statement probably doesn’t make you feel better. Do you know why? The real issue is not about whether the door is opening or closing, but how you deal with hell in the hallway! [more]

Top 5 Signs That You're Stuck at Work
Jul 09 | In tough economic times, it is easy to feel stuck—stuck in the wrong job, stuck in a failing company or stuck in the unemployment line. But a slow economy does not necessarily mean that you have to remain stuck. In fact, getting stuck at work usually has very little to do with the state of the economy, and many of us may be stuck without realising it. Let’s look at the five main reasons why people get stuck and what you can do to overcome these obstacles... [more].

Courage Leadership
Aug 07 | Opportunities for courage leadership at work occur nearly every day. From speaking up during a company meeting to overcoming an obstacle that hinders professional advancement, these instances are often the defining moments of a person’s career... [more]