Are You a Pleaser or Rescuer? Yes, They Are Different

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Summary: Most people who’ve worked with me know that I often trace workplace behavior back to family dynamics. It’s not about blame. It’s about awareness, recognizing how the lessons we learned at home subtly influence our leadership, communication, and relationships. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I always thought I was, like most women, a pleaser. I was…

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Listen for the Glimmers: Go Past Burnout and Resentment by Offering Ways to Reconnect Head, Heart, and Gut

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Summary: Resentment and burnout are not simply emotional states; they are physiological signals that a person has been living in chronic misalignment. The brain spins with overanalysis (head), the heart closes off in self-protection (heart), and the gut tightens, warning that something feels “off” (gut). This disconnection often results from prolonged stress, people-pleasing, or purpose…

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Top Three Reasons Business People Seek a Coach

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Summary: Coaching can be transformative. While some leaders find great success through coaching, others experience setbacks due to a lack of commitment, unclear goals, or ineffective coaching partnerships. Let’s explore why business professionals seek coaching and how it can lead to success – or failure. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I hired and then fired my executive…

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Why Our Leadership Coaching Services Start from the Inside OUT

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Summary: How would the world of work change if we learned to look at our behavior patterns from a broader perspective? Here are suggestions from our leadership coaching services to think differently. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I am frustrated. I have an employee who is always, and I mean always, disagreeing with me. We need to…

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