You can look at this provocative statement with two different lenses. One, as a middle-aged person with decades of experience assessing (okay, let’s be honest – judging) the collective behaviors of the next generation coming… Soft Skills: The Missing Link in Professionalism Today
There’s a saying, “no time like the present,” and here we are. Many of us find ourselves wondering aloud, “How is November already upon us when we’ve spent most of the year on our couches… Life Skills UPskill: Building Resilience and Thriving in Uncertain Times
“Yup,” she says to herself as she types in the headline knowing fully well that she hasn’t been consistent in the last couple of weeks. Insert sheepish grin. I missed getting this weekly blog out… Why Consistency Matters: The Foundation of Life Skills
First, as someone who has conducted numerous customer discovery sessions and used the results of research that others have paid for, it was time to share the data we sponsored to collect. Why is this… What Students Want (Part 1): Enhancing Their Skills for School, Jobs, and Life
When we think of coaching, many of us are first introduced to the concept as children playing in the little leagues. The majority of people that I know never even used the term, “Coach,” to… Investing in Yourself: The Value of Coaching for Leadership and Professional Growth
It doesn’t have to be a major movement, like #blacklivesmatter. Your purpose has to be your own, however small or grand. The scope of what you’re doing isn’t important – the importance of what you’re… The Connection Between Finding Your Purpose and Soft Skills
We can’t predict the future. Behaviors and trends that are common today may not meet tomorrow’s needs. But we can get coaching now to help us navigate situations that are sensitive, delicate and may have… Developing Life Skills to Navigate a Cancel Culture
It’s the question that’s on everybody’s mind from students to parents to school administrators. There is no simple answer. But there is certainly a lot of discussion on the topic. And it’s trending up on… Is a Gap Year the Right Choice for You? Here’s What to Consider
For the past couple of weeks, we’ve been talking about resilience and adaptability as critical soft – make that POWER skills – that students need now more than ever. As COVID-19 rages on with no… From Adversity to Resilience: How Soft Skills Empower Students
This is a time of change. Make no doubt about it, there is a tectonic shift happening in our world right now. Industries have toppled and giants have quivered in the presence of submicroscopic spiked… Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Bias and Embracing Change