Advice for Project Managers, Blog, Coaching, Project Consulting, Project Management
Many moons ago when I was a newly-minted project manager, I had a peer approach me after a meeting I had led. This peer asked me if I was open to feedback. To be honest, I use the term “peer” rather loosely. He was about 20 years my senior, had done a stint in the...
Advice for Project Managers, Blog, Coaching, Project Consulting, Project Management
I’ve had a personal trainer a couple times in my life. I hired the trainer because: I want additional help in holding myself accountable to specific goals. I’m not an expert in physical training and want to leverage the expertise of someone who is. I want to go...
Advice for Project Managers, Blog, Coaching, Project Consulting, Project Management, Work Life Balance
Just try it. No one is watching. No one is thinking about you. They are busy thinking about themselves; they’re thinking that you are watching them. You can either see this as encouraging or sad. Here is why I’m choosing encouragement: Most of the things I...
Advice for Project Managers, Blog, Coaching, Project Consulting, Project Management, Time Management, Work Life Balance
I’m a resolutionist. I love to make pronouncements and announcements about the new things that I plan to do. And for me, there is no better time than the first day of a newly minted year to start fresh. But, I did not start this year with my resolution rituals....
Advice for Project Managers, Blog, Coaching, Project Consulting, Project Management, Time Management, Work Life Balance
When something comes to an end, it’s natural to want to assess and determine how we can do better the next time. That’s how I feel at the end of a year. A new year can represent a fresh start. A do-over. How can I make sure that I’m primed for success and...
Advice for Project Managers, Blog, Coaching, Project Consulting, Project Management, Work Life Balance
When I’m stuck with a computer problem, I’m the person that’s excited about doing a hard reset to resolve the problem. As soon as I start the process though, I get nervous. What didn’t I consider? What will I lose? This is similar to doing a...
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