Coaching is an essential part of management. It's how leaders help their employees develop the skills they need to do their best work. But what if you're not a natural coach? What if you feel like you have no idea how to coach your direct reports? That doesn't mean that coaching isn't in your future—or even today! With the right tools, anyone can be a great coach. Here are five tips for how you can be a better coach.

When you're feeling unhappy at work, it's easy to get stuck in a negative cycle. You might start thinking that there's no way out of your unhappiness and that maybe the problem is you. But there are plenty of ways to be happy at work, even when things seem bleak. And once you do find joy in your job again, you can use these tips to keep it going strong for years to come:

Winter is here, which means it's time to bundle up and get through the cold months. But winter isn't just about freezing temperatures; it's also a time to slow down, get cozy, and recharge your batteries. And that's exactly what you need to do if you're feeling burned out at work or at home. As a manager or team leader—especially in the depths of winter—you can help yourself and your staff recover from burnout with these tips.

So you're wondering if coaching is right for you? Or maybe you've tried it before and weren't impressed. Of course, asking this question makes sense. Coaching is a big investment, and it's not for everyone. It's not a one-size-fits-all solution, and it doesn't offer quick fixes. I remember being intimidated by these types of purchases as well. But don't worry - if you've chosen the right coach for your needs, then there's no reason to be afraid! The key is knowing how to choose one in the first place.

As a wellness professional who regularly partners with coaches, I’ve noticed there’s a lot of confusion surrounding the coaching profession—and it’s not hard to see why. Coaching offerings are so vague, and it seems like everyone’s a "coach" these days. When you hire a coach, what are you signing up for? How do you determine if a coach is legit? How do you know if you could benefit from a coach in the first place? These are common and important questions. I want to help you cut through the confusion. Here’s what you need to know about coaching.

If you are thinking about hiring a career coach, you might be able to get some tax breaks if you do. The rules vary depending on the type of coaching experience and what kind of advice or guidance is being given. For example, if you are looking for a coach as part of a career transition, the deductions can be significant because there may be fees for coaching sessions and travel time spent with the coach in addition to any other costs associated with getting back into the workforce (such as resume writing services).

For too long, women have been told that they need to make choices between having a successful career and spending time with their families, or that we aren’t working hard enough if we feel like we’re struggling to balance both. This is a problem because it doesn’t allow women to be successful in either role. It is a false narrative that we have been taught, and one that many of us have bought into. But what if I told you there was another way? What if there was a third option?

I'm going to be blunt: I think it's horrible how many women don't take their paid time off (PTO). It's not only bad for our health but also bad for our careers. And it's a trend we need to talk about more. It's time to stop being ashamed of taking a few days off from work. You're entitled to rest, and you should take it. But as a woman, you are more likely than your male colleagues to feel guilty about taking PTO, even when you're in dire need of it. And even if your company offers paid time off, you're more likely to work for an employer that doesn't offer much PTO at all—meaning that those three weeks of vacation will just be used up by having to take sick days instead of actual vacations.

Hustle culture is a mindset focused on working hard to meet your goals. Doesn’t sound that bad right? Well, hustle culture involves constantly grinding through your work and pushing harder and harder to get to the top (whatever the top is). Hustle culture doesn’t take privilege or capitalism into consideration. Instead, it breeds on this mindset that I just need to do more to be more. This prevents people from recognizing the need to rest, makes people feel like they’re never enough, and leads to burnout. This should terrify people! Why would we ever want to lean into a culture that is known for burning people out?

As an entrepreneur, you are constantly juggling many different roles and responsibilities. When it comes to running your small business, you know that it takes an immense amount of work. But what does burnout look like for entrepreneurs? And how can you avoid burnout before it happens? Here’s everything you need to know about avoiding burnout as a small business owner.

I’ve written blogs about how laziness is a myth, how rest is a human right, and how it’s okay (even good) to do the bare minimum, but now I want to talk about quiet quitting. I love the concept of quiet quitting, and I want you to seriously consider quiet quitting. More importantly, I want to focus on how hustle culture has taught us how we need to constantly go above and beyond rather than literally just doing our job. What is quiet quitting? And why should you do it? Read more!

How do you avoid your work imposing on your personal life? Work-life balance. Three ways to maintain a good work-life balance. A work-life balance is going to help you be your best self. I encourage you to pour your time and energy into creating boundaries, managing your time, and learning when things are good enough. If you’re interested in reading more about work-life balance, hustle culture, burnout, and more, then I encourage you visit the blog portion of my website.

Hustle culture is toxic. How do I know? Because no one can define what “hustle” means, and yet we all know it when we see it. Hustle culture is a term that’s used to describe an ethos of working hard and doing whatever it takes. But the hustle doesn’t stop there; it also includes an obsession with success, which can be defined as making money or achieving status. Unfortunately, women are more likely to be affected by hustle culture.

Burnout is a serious problem, but it's also very common among entrepreneurs. In fact, one survey found that about 75% of entrepreneurs have experienced burnout at some point in their careers. But there's no need to panic—you can manage your way out of this situation. Burnout occurs when our bodies become overly stressed from working long hours under high pressure with little downtime in between. It leads us into a vicious cycle where our energy levels dip so low that we don't feel motivated enough to keep going—which only further increases our stress levels!

Why hustle culture is toxic. Hustle culture is the idea that you must work harder and faster than everyone else, that if you don't keep up with the pace of life then people will leave you behind. And while it's true that sometimes you do need to “hustle” if you want to succeed in your career or personal life, there are also very real consequences for always pushing yourself so far beyond your limits. This kind of culture teaches us not only how to survive but also how we should live our lives—and when these lessons turn toxic, they can pose serious risks not only for ourselves but also for those around us.

A self-retreat is exactly what it sounds like, a retreat for yourself. It’s an opportunity for you to take the time to pour into yourself when you need it most. It’s like a group retreat, but just you’re alone. Keep reading to learn more about what a self-retreat is, why someone would want to go on a self-retreat, and how to facilitate your own self-retreat.

Hustle culture. We've all heard of it, and most of us have probably participated in it at some point. But what exactly is hustle culture, and why is it toxic? It's easy to assume that hustle culture is just about working hard. But hustle culture is more than that: It's about pushing yourself beyond your limits and never stopping until every task is done. Here are a few reasons why hustle culture is not only bad for your mental health—it's also not effective.

Maybe you've heard this before: "The desert is a magical place." Maybe you've even heard it so many times that it's become cliche. But I'm here to tell you that there's truth behind those words, and they're worth listening to again. The desert is beautiful, magical, and restorative in ways beyond what most people can imagine. So, if you're looking for an escape from life at home but want something more than just a beach vacation then consider booking an all-inclusive women's retreat today!

An all-inclusive women’s retreat is an opportunity for women to learn how to care for their body, mind, and spiritual sustainability in their day-to-day life. An all-inclusive women’s retreat is a time for women to get away with other women. It’s an opportunity to connect with women and just be. All-inclusive refers to the fact that everything is included (food, accommodations, travel—all that and more), and the fact it’s a women’s retreat means it’s all ladies. The time spent at a retreat like this is an opportunity for women to recharge and be refreshed.

For some, journaling is intimidating and hard to do. There’s nothing more discouraging than being told “journaling will help you,” but then feeling unable to fill the blank page staring back at you, or incapable of actually pulling the thoughts from your mind and putting them into ink. Journaling can also be too vulnerable for people who are wading through a more challenging season of their life. So, what options are there for people who want to benefit from self-reflection and mental download but, for whatever reason, have found that journaling isn’t a helpful route for them? No worries, there are ways.