Written By Sarah Hodges “We’re changing our benefits plan next year, and I need to know how to deliver the news to our staff,” said an executive coaching client in a recent session.The delivery of bad news is a common topic that comes up whenever I’m coaching a leader who sees the value in an engaged culture. They know that sometimes they have to make hard decisions for the good of the organization as a whole, but they also want to protect employee morale.“How should I tell them?[...]
Written By Sarah Hodges Have you ever noticed that in times of stress, you make unusual mistakes? You may repeatedly misplace your phone, lock your keys in your car, or forget to put out the trash. At work, you lose emails, forget appointments, or just feel unmotivated. When this happens, most people chastise themselves (or each other) for their forgetfulness or laziness. Unfortunately, responding harshly to yourself adds to the overall feeling of stress, leading to[...]
Written By Sarah Hodges Sarah Hodges speaks with David Grasso on BOLD TV How can you connect with your team while under quarantine? Look at it as an opportunity to connect in unique, authentic ways you wouldn't have otherwise on a normal day at the office. Become Your Own Coach! Join 5 Minute Coaching Every week we send 5 minute coaching prompts to give you tools on your conscious leadership evolution.u00a0[...]
Written By Sarah Hodges As a Founder, if you don’t have your health in check—especially your mental health—staying focused and raising capital for your startup can seem impossible.Putting your health first means taking time to truly rest when you’re sick, getting an annual physical, and taking other measures to make sure you stay healthy and happy so you can be the best leader for your team.It’s tough for everyone in these unprecedented times. Normal day-to-day routines have been s[...]
Written By Sarah Hodges Neglecting to practice meaningful self-care can affect productivity and the ability to effectively lead a team.Looking to develop stronger leadership skills? Part two of the “Self-Care for Startup Founders” webinar series, hosted by Hodges Coaching and Jumpstart Foundry, addresses ways that startup founders can practice self-care (even with their busy schedules) and how these practices help improve leadership efficiency, boost morale and increase productivity.We[...]
Written By Sarah Hodges Self-care is a necessity in the midst of running a business, and startup founders need to understand this more than anyone… Whether you’re a founder or wish to be one, check out Part One of our three-part webinar series, “Self-Care 101 For Startup Founders” hosted by Jumpstart Foundry and Hodges Coaching. At Jumpstart, they don’t just write checks—they’re strategic partners invested in working together long-term to help innovative healthcare compa[...]
Written By Sarah Hodges The Most Common Leadership Complaints As an Executive Coach, one of the most frustrating and recurring issues my clients face is employee underperformance. - “Their job is simple. I don’t know why they can’t just do it,” a leader told me during a recent coaching session. - “They should be able to complete this task. It’s just not that hard!” said another manager. - “They keep asking me the same[...]
Written By Sarah Hodges Instigators are lurking in your life right now. They exist in your family, circle of friends, and in the workplace. They cause problems, and their interactions leave you with less energy – like a vampire who feeds off your positivity and optimism. Sometimes they’re easy to spot, but many of them wear masks veiled as your support system. You need to unveil these instigators to learn how to manage them in your life. Here are Five Easy Ways to Spot an Instig[...]
Written By Sarah Hodges Triggered? You know the feeling of being triggered. Someone cuts you off in traffic, and profanities flow from your mouth like a drunken sailor as you erratically zoom around him and flip him “the bird”. Your boss sends an accusatory email after work, and you can feel your face turn green as you morph into the Incredible Hulk and draft a seething reply. Your printer runs out of ink just minutes before a big meeting, and your foot quickly puts a dent in the side of[...]
Written By Sarah Hodges Do You Know Yourself? You are your most important companion, and knowing yourself is essential to success. But, how well do you really know yourself? I’m not talking about your habits, tendencies, and preferences. I mean, how well do you know yourself the way you know your closest companions? –The way you can feel your best friend’s anxiety the moment he picks up the phone, or sense that your brother has something mischievous planned by the indescribable expression[...]