Writing a book is an experience like no other. I have done a lot of things in my life, but becoming a published author takes it to a whole new level. When I wrote my doctoral dissertation, I had plenty of fear about how committee would question me, which was hard enough. But when you …
L.E.A.D.E.R.s is a research-backed leadership skills training program for professionals at all stages and levels. It is our flagship program here at Catalyst Development. When I talk about it, people often ask how the program came about and why we recommend it for just about everyone we meet. Early in my HR career, I learned …
At Catalyst Development, when we teach career skills, we base all of our trainings around intentional skill building in several important areas. Soft skills. Power skills. People skills. Career skills. All just different words to say the same things. These are skills that are critical no matter where we are in our careers. At Catalyst …
Do you want to be a doer? There have been many situations over the last month where I have observed people in my life that are at a roadblock. It is so interesting to watch as the next step is in front of them. Some people are doers: they are going to run through that …
How do I find the right career path? It’s a question I explore with many of my coaching clients. As I’ve prepared for Catalyst Development’s LEADERs program this year, I have been thinking about my own career path: how I got where I am and how I overcame all the different bumps along the way. …
Turmoil is defined as a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty. When someone is in turmoil it can create fear, anxiety, stress, unhappiness, and disengagement. It can also create energy, determination, fascination, and motivation to make it through the tough time. We all have personal and professional turmoil throughout our lives. Some of it …
Will people think I am weak if I ask for help? Will I expose myself for the things I don’t know? Will they judge me? I am too proud to ask for help. I am too smart to ask for help. I am too good. These and many others may be things you tell yourself …
You might have the right team in the wrong seat Sometimes people ask me why I chose to become a certified facilitator for the 6 Types of Working Genius. Throughout my career, I have had to have some really difficult conversations with people as we realize they are in the wrong jobs. It could be …
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Throughout my career, I have seen this all the time. We get frustrated over things that are out of our control. We feel that we can add value or improve a process. Sometimes we can, and it’s great when it happens. Other times, we can only add input, give our opinions and accept that it …
Why do people keep leaving you? Turnover is expensive on many levels. Monetarily, we have expenses related to recruiting, onboarding, and downtime while the new employee gets up to speed on their job. Continuity is an issue when we lose experienced workers. We lose institutional knowledge every time an employee quits. Finally, it has an …
