As much as we like to believe that as a society, we’ve come a long way in our efforts to create inclusive workplaces in which employees feel safe, satisfied, and supported, the struggles of the past few years have shown us that there is still a long way to go. How we go about changing our organizations is critical to increasing female representation in leadership now, and in generations to come.
Continue readingLike most things, the increasing use of new technology has both a good side and a not-so-good side. These days we wouldn’t get very far without it, but technology has also presented its challenges over the past few decades. Having to stay up to date with changes and new software can be stressful and time-consuming, especially for those required to unlearn one method just to relearn it the tech-way – but without these advancements, we would lack efficiency in terms of time, communication, organization and other areas that are crucial to our professional development. Whether we are ready for it or not, technological change is coming at us at record speed, constantly.
Like the rest of the working world, technology has become a common part of coaching and professional development services. Understanding the positive and negative impacts of technology within the world of coaching can make the adjustment much easier for clients and coaches. A great starting point for coaches and clients new to coaching technology is to understand how technology is used by coaches, how it differs from more traditional in-person coaching, and how it is making coaching more accessible and effective for everyone.
Continue reading“Inspired employees give an additional 50% discretionary effort at work compared to those who are satisfied, but mostly there for the paycheck.”Susan Power, Founder & CEOPowerUp Leadership By Susan Power, PCC, MBA Almost five years ago, I decided to start up a business, PowerUp Leadership. It was clear to me that employers could do better […]
Continue readingSelf-Awareness: The Key to Better Listening By Ruth Ballard, PowerUp Leadership Communication is the backbone of all relationships, personal or professional. We notice the need for communication most clearly when we see it break down, creating confusion, anxiety, and conflict that prevent teams from reaching their full potential. To resolve communication mishaps, a common impulse […]
Continue readingHow to Create Connection in Remote Meetings By Ruth Ballard, PowerUp Leadership Video Meetings: Pros and Cons More and more workplaces are finding it necessary to adopt remote or hybrid models, and though many employees enjoy the benefits of working from home, it’s hard to deny that maintaining social connection within teams has become more […]
Continue readingSusan Power, CEO of PowerUp Leadership had the pleasure of speaking with Margaret Chapman, COO & Partner of Narrative Research to discuss some of Narrative Research’s leadership best practices for leading in a virtual world. As a leading Halifax market intelligence and market research company, Narrative Research has a team of experts at identifying market research […]
Continue readingSocial isolation and volatility of the financial markets are the perfect cocktail for mental health issues, disengagement and low productivity. How can employers best support their employees? Disruption Brings New Opportunities by Susan Power, Founder & CEO of PowerUPLeadership Amazon announced this week that they are hiring 100,000 new employees globally as a result […]
Continue readingby Susan Power, Founder & CEO of Power HR Multiply Your Leaders to Grow Your Business “We Are Constantly Broadcasting Who We Are in Everything We Say and Do.” — Shahmeen Sadiq, Anjali Leadership I am in because I want to see real change now! The other day, my coach, Shahmeen Sadiq of Anjali Leadership […]
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