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Kara September 22, 2020

EP032: Confidence Hacks for the Workplace

How to be more confident at work. Confidence is an illusive quality that many of us want because we feel we don’t have it. It’s a life-long journey for many professionals whether they’re a new or experienced professionals.

Kara September 15, 2020

EP031: Top 3 Leadership Branding Mistakes to Avoid

What are the leadership branding mistakes you should avoid? As an emerging leader, there are a number of common leadership branding mistakes that I’ve come across. These mistakes can immediately detract from your personal brand as a leader. Leading to unnecessary obstacles in your leadership journey.

Kara September 8, 2020

EP030: Personal Branding for Leaders: Why It’s a MUST for New Leaders

Personal branding for leaders is a must for new and emerging leaders. Your personal brand, or leadership brand, should communicate your identity, what you represent and the value you bring to a team, company or client. This is how you build your visibility and influence to get promotions and new clients faster and easier.

Kara September 1, 2020

EP029: Use This One Strategy to Delegate Assertively at Work

Are you looking for an effective technique to delegate assertively at work? As a leadership coach, I’ve found that many emerging leaders don’t delegate effectively. Either they avoid it because they don’t know how to do it, or their attempts at delegating are not effective.

Kara August 25, 2020

EP028: Why Do New Leaders Need to Be Assertive?

Why do leaders need to communicate assertively? Why is assertive communication important in leadership? There are a number of reasons why you should learn how to communicate assertively as a leader. However, many shy away from it, especially if they’re coming from a more passive style of communication.

Kara August 18, 2020

EP027: 5 Secrets to Having Difficult Conversations

Are you curious about how to have a difficult conversation at work? Do you avoid difficult conversations? Perhaps you get daunted at the thought of having an assertive conversation with somebody.

Kara August 16, 2020

EP026: Authentic Leadership: How to Remove Your Mask and Lead By Your Values

Authentic leadership. How can you lead authentically? How can you lead by your values? This is a common question I receive from many emerging leaders. You want to feel like you’re presenting a true version of yourself at work. Perhaps you want to know how to remove your mask and lead more in flow with […]

Kara August 4, 2020

EP025: Future of Work Insights: How Can I Future Proof My Leadership Career?

How to future proof your leadership career is a topic that many emerging leaders are thinking about right now. We’re in the Fourth Industrial Revolution and as a result, there is an incredible amount of change happening in the workplace today. Many jobs are becoming obsolete or changing because of automation and artificial intelligence.

Kara July 30, 2020

EP024: Q&A: How Can I Get My Team to Speak Up in Meetings?

How to encourage employees to speak up in meetings is a common question for new leaders. In order for you to get the most from your team and encourage creative thinking or innovative problem solving, you need to get your team to share their thoughts and opinions.

Kara July 21, 2020