November 29, 2022

Living Your Values This Holiday Season

November 29, 2022/ Crystal Henrickson

Around this time of year there is a good chance that stress levels are rising, fueled by the inner critic who lives in your head, twisting thoughts and feelings about relationships, obligations and judgments into a negative narrative spiral. If the holiday season is a tough time for you, you are not alone. And if you feel like you could benefit from a new way of looking at things, try reframing stress and your inner critic as signals that something is out of alignment.

Why You Need to Get Personal in Your Workplace Coaching Sessions

October 11, 2022/ Crystal Henrickson

When companies sponsor coaching support as part of their professional development, I find coachees often arrive with a belief they have to keep their sessions limited to professional topics. As much as we may try to compartmentalize our “work” and our “life”, our personal and professional personas are interconnected. Here’s why we need to normalize discussing personal topics in our professional coaching sessions:

When is the Best Time to Invest in Leadership Coaching?

August 23, 2022/ Crystal Henrickson

Some leaders and managers are missing out on the benefits of having a coach because they’re holding out for what they believe is the perfect moment to start. Waiting until you’re not so busy, busier, well rested, or starting a new role can easily mean you end up not starting at all. While there’s no such things as the perfect time to start leadership coaching, here are some of the near perfect times to get going.