The IMPACT Encyclopedia

Articles Filed Under: Balance

February 02, 2010

It isn’t you.

Some people just make you feel uncomfortable. Some people make almost everyone feel uncomfortable. These people thrive on chaos. You probably know some people like this—probably in senior roles. I have several clients like this. I used to worry about it. I don’t…

coaching, leadership, motivation, balance

September 23, 2009

My next challenge. Do I have the courage?

Stairway to new opportunities

I have started writing a book and truth be known, I am dabbling. I am running a business, enjoying my family and meeting my personal needs (hanging with friends…

career management, greatness, balance

August 21, 2009

Leave your watch at home.

I was leaving for my annual three week vacation and Claire, an IMPACT coach, wished me a good holiday and asked rhetorically,

“I wonder if you will come back and be philosophical like you…

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greatness, motivation, balance, goals

January 16, 2009

Survey of moms across Canada - women want more flexibility and supportive leadership

Survey of moms across Canada highlights that women want more flexibility and supportive leadership at work.

Results suggest how employers can attract and retain key employees who are seeking work-life balance.

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career management, leadership, balance, women leaders, workplace

December 15, 2008

A Holiday Gift from IMPACT

Holiday OrnamentsWhat can we at IMPACT give you for the holidays? How about time and perspective? Wouldn't that be nice? IMPACT can't give you these things but we can…

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coaching, motivation, balance, managing change, time management

October 28, 2008

A Bad Economy is Good

Why? A down economy drives a lot of really good decisions. We are all tightening our belts. Our priorities shift. Things we thought were so important a month ago suddenly seem unimportant. For many, the shift is towards things that…

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executive coaching, greatness, business strategy, balance, leading in a downturn, strategy execution, managing change, business development, professional services, consulting

September 07, 2008

We should all be independently wealthy.  Don’t you think?

I just came back from an extended holiday at the cottage. After weeks of sleeping in, reading the paper cover to cover, playing "Crazy Eights" with our kids, who wants to go back to work? Not me.

And I…

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coaching, greatness, motivation, balance, time management

March 06, 2008

Women Are Different.

Seems obvious. If organizations can work from this assumption, they can help life at work will be more effective for all women.

I met with one of my clients today and we had a discussion about women and how they…

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business strategy, balance, women leaders

November 30, 2006

Off-Ramps and On-Ramps: Keeping Talented Women on the Road to Success

It's a reality that many talented women will need to take time out from their careers at some point(s). The challenge of returning to their careers, which is mostly unique to women is examined in detail in this article.

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balance, women leaders

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