During Christmas of 2008 I was seven months pregnant with my first child. That year, it snowed so much that my husband couldn’t get into the city on Christmas eve…
Read moreI write as a way to assist and advance those I cannot work with personally. I write about what it means to lead, communicate and coach well, and about the inner work required to do so.
During Christmas of 2008 I was seven months pregnant with my first child. That year, it snowed so much that my husband couldn’t get into the city on Christmas eve…
Read moreWhen I ask executive audiences, “How many of you know that you need to have a conversation but you have been putting off actually having it?”, almost every hand will…
Read moreAs published in CU Management in partnership with my US-firm Syntrina Leadership. Practice these leadership fundamentals to consistently convey your intentions, competency and reliability. Although many of us have had…
Read moreAs published in The CEO Magazine in partnership with my US-firm Syntrina Leadership. Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. I know it feels quicker or more rewarding…
Read moreAs published in Forbes. Living through a global pandemic has changed us. As we begin to re-enter, re-open and re-create a new normal, it’s a good time to ask yourself:…
Read moreAs published in CU Management by Pamela Mills-Senn As part of my US-firm Syntrina Leadership, I am delighted to have contributed to this important article on leadership loneliness. Connection and…
Read moreThis past November I gave a keynote to 40 CEOs of some of the largest credit unions in the United States. The #1 and #2 “Best Places to work” in…
Read moreAs featured in Forbes Your CFO resigns. A merger proceeds. A key leader is let go. You lose a major deal. Your direct report handles an important task poorly. A…
Read moreI have been a home-office entrepreneur for over 19 years. Some years I did exceptionally well (annual income in the top 5%). Other years, there was little to no work…
Read moreIn times of crisis, we need to use simple, human language: “How are you? I know this is an uncertain and scary time.” We also need to provide clear information…
Read moreAs featured in Forbes. Beginning a new executive role is exciting. It can also be daunting and overwhelming, with so many people to meet and things to think about, prepare,…
Read moreAs published in Forbes. Listen to others speak, and one of the first things you will notice is how often people use words like “we,” “you,” “one” or “they” when…
Read moreOur world has changed, rapidly and in unexpected ways. As the crisis hit, I offered and held pro bono sessions with leaders from around the world. And I want to continue to do what I can to help. As a result, I now offer hourly sessions to ensure leaders everywhere can quickly get the perspective, clarity and focus they need to lead themselves, and therefore others, well during these challenging and uncertain times.