In today's organizations we often hear the common term "stretch goals" but what are they really? Have they been well defined?

I wanted to share with you a few thoughts on 1:1 meetings. In my work, I cover a lot of territory with clients. And one area that seems to continue to show up is the 1:1 meeting. It is either how to conduct them as a manager or what to expect as a direct report. […]

In todays rapidly evolving business landscape, visionary leaders are more important than ever. These are the individuals who have a unique ability to see the bigger picture, anticipate changes before they happen, and inspire others to follow them towards success. But what exactly is visionary leadership? and how do these leaders drive success in their […]

Is Executive Presence used as a weapon against BIPOC and UP communities? What is EP and how can we redefine it and lead with agency instead of lack.

“The most valuable asset of a 21st century institution, whether business or non-business, will be its knowledge workers and their productivity.”-Peter Drucker, Austrian author How common is it for a person to have a disciplinary for arriving at the office 5 minutes late even though they often stay late after work? And, they typically won’t […]

It is difficult to decide whether to share or not, in the midst of an avalanche of uncertainty and over-information. However, there is a little voice that is always there, reminding me that what you know and the information you have is useless if you do not put it at the service of others. The […]

Our main objective here at the National Coach Academy is to enable aspiring coaches to reach their full professional potential. One of the most effective ways to educate students about the world of coaching is by offering them a window into the world of real, practicing coaches and showing them all the different ways coaches […]

All of these traits and abilities can be rounded up into 3 distinct categories:  Your character is who you are, your innermost self. It is made up of all the values and traits that make you who you are. Your character determines how you see the world around you, how you see others, how you […]

Leaders will all command respect in different ways and executive presence is much the same. While executive presence is a skill that can be learned, there are certain traits that can undoubtedly help.  In this section, we’ll go over some of the key behaviors and traits possessed by people who have excellent executive presence.