How to Disarm a Trigger

A chief officer finds himself repeatedly triggered by a peer. Afraid he’s going to say or do something he’ll regret, he asks his coach for tools.Three categories of self-regulation tools:PhysicalInternalExternalA visual tool with specific tools in each category is in our Tool bin ...  Show more

A brilliant but rather shy leader is challenged by her management to be bigger, more executive, speak up more. She is grateful to work with a coach.You can build muscle around getting your voice heard by creating homework for yourself. Think of it like going to the gym: working o ...  Show more

Are you an entrepreneur looking to explore how you can infuse your business with coaching principles? Or maybe you’re simply curious what is possible when you bring coaching tools into the workplace?In this episode, you will learn about the impact of embracing thought work tools ...  Show more

Ever wonder why people or situations trigger you? In this episode, I show you how to turn your triggers into teachers, build unshakable confidence, and stop needing anyone’s approval but your own. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind ...  Show more

Team challenges can feel overwhelming to tackle head-on. Here’s how leaders in a recent Activation Bootcamp found ways to infuse small but meaningful relief into their teams—without trying to fix everything. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Si ...  Show more

Your client is crying again… or emotionally checked out… or endlessly venting. What do you do? 

In this episode, Elena teaches you how to coach emotions when ACE alone isn’t enough. Learn how to show up with compassion, clarity, and courage—even in the trickies ...