How to Disarm a Trigger

A chief officer reflects on the burdens of senior leadership. While grateful for its privileges, he’s keenly aware his title can put up barriers between himself and others. Typical burdens of leadership:People put up barriers because of your power;You are a public figure and will ...  Show more

With her company on the brink of disaster, a leader hungrily tackles the art of delegation, learning three models on the way. The episode frames delegation as being primarily about getting your people ready.To get people ready, screen each delegated task against three filters:Ski ...  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 ...