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The Great Pause
Today, my computer froze while trying to record a discussion for our Difference Makers Discussion series. The whole thing literally just shut down, right in the middle of our recording. Just like that.
The two humans, Elea and Adam, who were with me when this happened were incredibly patient and understanding. They even created the space for us to redo the recording. But when it happened, the computer wasn’t the only thing that turned off. I shut down, too. I put down the computer, dropped my pho…
The two humans, Elea and Adam, who were with me when this happened were incredibly patient and understanding. They even created the space for us to redo the recording. But when it happened, the computer wasn’t the only thing that turned off. I shut down, too. I put down the computer, dropped my pho…
Want More Energy? Start Set Boundaries
It was 9 AM on Christmas morning when my phone rang. It was my old boss. I knew she had been struggling with her team as well as financially and had been working overtime. Today, Christmas Day, she could not access the computer system at the office. So she called me.
She called me because:
She called me because:
- I have a tiny bit of computer savviness (not the real reason she called), and
- I had always answered her calls and, as soon as I understood there was an issue, had always attempted to find and implement a…
How Uncertainty Gives Me Hope
Today, I am waking up in a world that feels full of individuals who bet it all on black and lost. It is a world filled with panic and uncertainty. We are all suffering from a lack of clarity, especially around who can (and should) be trusted to provide vital, life-saving information.
Never before have we, as the humxn race, had more access to information. Never before have we felt so unsure as to what decision to make. Choice = Opportunity
As COVID has “gone viral,” so have our conversations and t…
Never before have we, as the humxn race, had more access to information. Never before have we felt so unsure as to what decision to make. Choice = Opportunity
As COVID has “gone viral,” so have our conversations and t…
Yes, Those Are My Kids In the Background
Imagine: You’re talking to a client when you hear a screaming baby or kid in the background yelling, “MOMMY!” Or you see a little head pop up to announce, “Daddy, I’m hungry.”
If you are a parent and a professional, odds are you have had your own child interrupt your conference calls once or twice. Or maybe the child of one of your colleagues has unexpectedly chimed in on a call or video chat. At the very least, you’ve probably heard of others who have experienced scenarios just like this.
Thinki…
If you are a parent and a professional, odds are you have had your own child interrupt your conference calls once or twice. Or maybe the child of one of your colleagues has unexpectedly chimed in on a call or video chat. At the very least, you’ve probably heard of others who have experienced scenarios just like this.
Thinki…
How Leadership Can Save the World
There are a ton of articles out there on leadership and how to be a better leader. If that’s the content you are looking for, I suggest heading over to my friend Christopher R Jones’ site, Authentic Leader, for some quality tips and action plans. Or, if you want some lessons in leadership from the master himself, JJ White’s BFF is Dale Carnegie (not really, but he does have an amazing way for you to access Carnegie’s knowledge through his courses).
If you want to know why leadership will save th…
If you want to know why leadership will save th…
Addicted to Great Danes and Saving the World
Our very own Bunny Young, was a guest on Sketch Comedy Podcast Show. Take a moment to view it below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvHRa7nmFms&feature=youtu.be
Show description:
This week's guest, Bunny Young, is a therapist turned consultant (you may be noticing a trend as of late...) who specializes in helping companies recognize work/life balance and become better at making the world a better place, which is sort of her life's mission statement. Her company, "A Better Place Consulting" (abette…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvHRa7nmFms&feature=youtu.be
Show description:
This week's guest, Bunny Young, is a therapist turned consultant (you may be noticing a trend as of late...) who specializes in helping companies recognize work/life balance and become better at making the world a better place, which is sort of her life's mission statement. Her company, "A Better Place Consulting" (abette…
Power of a Herd
Be the Power Behind Your Herd
https://disrupthr.co/vimeo-video/power-of-a-herd-bunny-young-disrupthr-talks/As a CEO or HR representative, your job can be hard and complicated. Employees might see your position as the enemy, like a predator lurking around the office. Making team members afraid to come out of their office and chat due to repercussions or overall uncertainty. So, as a leader, how can you change that?
It's your job to keep people feeling motivated and productive, allowing them to exe…
Best Business Coaches in RVA
Best Business Coaches in RVA
At A Better Place, we have the honor to speak to over 400 individuals a year who are considering investing in individual business coaching. We end up working with less than 20 of these individuals total and I work with only 4 individuals a year. I am not the right fit for all 400 and our DEFY Toolbox serves some individuals but it is not for everyone either.Remember that we are an integrity-based, values focused coaching and consulting firm so when we are looking at…
The Force In Business: The Rise of the Chief Jedi Officer
Disclaimer: I am not a Star Wars Fangirl (don’t hate me). I have done my best not to post any spoilers here, but I really have no idea what is meaningful to the trilogy or storylines of the film from a fan’s perspective. So, as Yoda would say, “Warned, you have been.”
This weekend, I was reluctantly dragged to go see the new Star Wars Film, Rise of Skywalker. I am in no way a hardcore fan, but I am a dedicated wife, so I went to make my husband happy.
As we were leaving the theater, I commented …
This weekend, I was reluctantly dragged to go see the new Star Wars Film, Rise of Skywalker. I am in no way a hardcore fan, but I am a dedicated wife, so I went to make my husband happy.
As we were leaving the theater, I commented …
Vision 3 Years From Now
Vision for ABP in three years
What do I see? Hear?I see beautiful views out of windows and a lot of people smiling and happy. I see bright photos on hardcover books and lots of light furniture on new floors. I see a warm office with Guinness and one assistant and comfy furniture. A warm big cup of coffee and fresh air and the beach. I hear laughter, keyboard tapping, flights being announced, kids talking to me and my mom. I hear client testimonials and gratitude. I hear a recent interview that I…
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