This article was first published in my column at the Globe and Mail. And here’s a short video version too (13 minutes) What if you are ready for a different career challenge and want to find a new role to level up your experience but are worried now is not the time to make a […]
Video: Hear About The Coach Approach Award-Winning Program
This has been an exciting time for me and my client, the Ontario Library Service (OLS). Earlier this spring we were announced as winners of the 2022 GTA International Coach Federation (ICF) Prism Award! Then a bit later in June we were feted and celebrated with the other fabulous winners at a gala event at […]
Trouble With a New Boss? Learn to Manage Up!
A version of this article was first published at the Globe and Mail Careers section. See my Globe columns here. And a VIDEO: Bad Boss? Learn to Manage Up! Having a tough time adjusting to a new boss? Too much micromanaging? Not getting enough guidance? Feeling invisible and wondering if they just don’t like you? […]
Eileen Chadnick Wins ICF Prism Award for “The Coach Approach” with Ontario Library Service
Update (July 25): I got together with Anne Marie Madziak recently for a zoom coffee chat. We had a chance to share a little more about the “Coach Approach” program that garnered OLS and me a Prism Award. You can tune in here. But get yourself a coffee/tea first:) The press release follows just below […]
Career Inspiration: And the Oscar Goes to….
This article was first published in my column at the Globe and Mail And the Oscar goes to…. I love movies and always watch the big award galas, which culminated in March with the Academy Awards. I found many of this year’s winners to be especially inspiring. Their career breakthrough stories were heartfelt and sent […]
What a “We” Leader Sounds Like
This article was first published in my Globe and Mail column. “Sam” is a high potential, emerging leader. He’s doing well on many fronts, but he recently received feedback that he needs to take a more “we-centric” approach. He’s been told that he often speaks with an “I-centric” style that might limit his leadership impact […]
My Word and Mantra for 2023: Right Now.
Did you come up with your word (or mantra) yet for 2023? I have to confess, as I approached the halfway mark of January in this brand new year, I still hadn’t yet found my word. Ironic eh? Afterall, I’m the one who has been publishing (for 11 years) an annual list of year-end/year-ahead questions […]
12 Reflection Questions to Complete 2022 and Get Ready for 2023
T’is the season to reflect! Ready to dive into this year’s “12 Reflection Questions” to complete your year and get ready for the year ahead? The Globe and Mail has previously published a version of this article (click here) And now you can also scroll down and get access to all the questions here. — […]
Resilience: Finding the Good in the Bad – Lessons from a Pickleball Fall
As I am reflecting on my year-end questions and Question #1 is prompting me to think about the good of the year that we are soon to complete. Question #2 is also getting me to think about some of the tough stuff of 2022. You know the the stuff that kinda sucked:(. We all get […]
Leaders – It’s the Tiny Moves That Can Make the Big Difference
This article was initially published in my Globe and Mail Column. See my latest Globe columns here. Many managers are caught between a rock and a hard place in the “return-to-work” challenge, pressured to bring people back but still facing resistance from those who now prefer to work from home. Mandating back-to-work is one thing. Engaging […]
Eileen
And Judi, right back at y'a! So glad to have
Judi Greenspsn
Beautiful and articulate! You were one of my gifts
Working at Walmart
Excellent post!