Why Do We Work?
Why do we work? Successful leaders know the answer is crucial and less obvious than you think. Fulfilled individuals explore this question throughout their careers. But for many, it’s …
What’s Keeping Many Senior Leaders up at Night?
As a leadership coach, I meet with a lot of senior leaders. I’ve had several conversations recently with senior leaders in mid-sized organizations; here’s what is keeping many of the …
Understanding Gestalt Coaching
Gestalt coaching is anchored in the theoretical foundations and methods of Gestalt Therapy, a school conceived by Fritz Perls in the 20th century as …
Dare to ask the question: am I effectively leading? Can I do better?
Today, are you performing well as a manager? It’s a scary question to ask yourself.But it’s damn healthy, as circumstances require new skills. To be clear, I’m not …
Transforming Your Cover Letters Into Differentiators
STOP THE SPRAY AND PRAY! WHY EVERY JOB SEEKER MUST BECOME A GOOD MARKETER In marketing, we call it “spray and pray.” This means skipping “spray” the deliberate strategic thinking …
Let’s Minimize the Unintended Consequences of Layoffs
When Rob and I read a post-layoff survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management, we realized Mach10 could make a big difference. Unsurprisingly, layoffs are a significant …
Getting back to basics: how successful agencies cope with change
It’s a well known fact that employee turnover is a persistent threat to the survival and growth of advertising and marketing agencies. With estimates of up to …
Exploring the Hedonic Treadmill, Part 1
If you’re interested in better understanding your feelings about work, read on. A couple of years ago, I sat down and slowly read Yuval Harari’s seminal book on the history …
What’s Going On?
WHAT’S GOING ON? When I hear Marvin Gaye’s unforgettable 1971 song “what’s going on,” a feeling of hope infuses my body. It is Marvin’s cry for change, and a desperate …
What’s in a Gestalt Coach Certification?
When I started my journey to become a career and leadership coach, I wondered what it would take to really help people discover the path to growth and yes, find …