In this episode of "The Fire Inside Her" podcast, host Diane Schroeder is joined by special guest Gretchen Reid, a seasoned leadership coach with over 30 years of experience. Together, they explore the power of energy management over time management, the importance of self-care and self-reflection in leadership, and the transformative journey of rising higher in an organization.

There are certain times in history that stand apart from the rest as periods of enormous expansion — eras remembered for the great achievements, discoveries, or inventions that would forever change the way humans show up in the world and interact with one another. Though incredibly impactful, none of these times were easy for the people who lived through them – and certainly not everything that came from them was good. But what they did do was require people to reconsider and shift their values on a massive scale, changing society’s values and culture along with them.

Do you know what the optimal amount of stress is? Some might say none. But according to some studies on how our brains actually work, that’s not true. Join us for this special extended episode of Tea Talk w. Gretchen to learn how!

Back in the thick of the pandemic, there was a phrase that permeated the airwaves — or some version of it — Do or die.

Heavy, I know.

Sadly, that’s what so many businesses and organizations felt to be true during that time, and we saw it play out over and over again. Today we look around and see near-ghost towns in some places and vibrant, thriving organizations and communities in others.

I have a colleague that worked in youth development for many years, managing programs for kids of all ages in her community and working with other organizations to bring them exciting, engaging opportunities to learn, develop and just be with other people their age. Sounds like a lot of fun, right? She thought so too; she loved what she did immensely.

When he was young, my son had a way of framing the whole day based on one fleeting, but seemingly significant situation. It was that blanket statement, “This is a horrible day!”, when something undesirable happened, even if it was just a blip on the radar.

"Values" has become a popular word in the field of leadership development lately, and for good reason; leading based on values has proven to be an incredibly effective way to build trust, create resiliency, and lead to more overall organizational success.

This document explores four core fears that leaders may experience so that they might gain a better understanding of those fears and manage them to prevent negative impacts on their teams.

Have you ever worked in an organization that had 'wall paper values'? Values that are posted on the walls, but far from alive and well? In our latest episode of Tea Talk with Gretchen, our CEO, Gretchen Reid talks with Jessica Bush, Founder of Real Change RN Consulting.

While I know many of our readers are experienced executive leaders, I recently had the opportunity to guest-star on the #7 ranked Canadian podcast, Trench Leadership: A Podcast from the Front, with host Simon Kardynal.

Simon’s podcast lends advice, inspiration, and tools to help emerging leaders face challenges and find their way as they work through the squiggly, often messy path toward becoming an authentic leader.

Many roles often require paying close attention to detail and the ability to convey those details to others clearly. When it comes to communicating with executives, though, it’s important to be able to elevate your message in a way that gives your audience only the high-level details they need.

Have you ever heard of the Frequency Illusion? Whether you know it by name or not, I’m fairly certain most of us have experienced it at one time or another. The term refers to the idea that when you are introduced to a concept or are thinking of something clearly, it seems to appear more frequently in your life. Some call this the Law of Attraction, others call it a coincidence.

When it’s all said and done, no matter what field you’re in, leadership requires having the ability to connect with your audience (from weekly team meetings to boardroom presentations) in a way that allows them to take action.

Most of us are familiar with that well-worn phrase, “New year, New you”; it’s meant to give us a sense of hope and renewal, and to remind us that, regardless of what the previous year threw our way, we can turn over a new leaf and Start. Again.

The Feedback Synthesis Worksheet can be used on both organizational and personal levels. It will help you with processing through feedback and preparing to engage with your team around the results.

This Leader Development Plan is a space where you can reflect on your leadership strengths and opportunities with a view toward future leadership development.

Change in the workplace can create ripple effects throughout an organization. To navigate and be able to support and lead these changes, it’s important to gain perspective and acquire the tools necessary to move forward.

The SCARF® model explains how the following five concepts affect our experiences with other people, especially during change.

The Change Curve is a powerful tool to understand the stages of personal transition and organizational change. It helps you predict how people will respond to change, so that you can help them through times of transition.

As you prepare to communicate a change to your team, the 4 Ps can be instrumental in helping your team best understand what you’re communicating, why it’s important, what it looks like, and what their role is in making it happen.