by Terri Klass | Aug 25, 2024 | Career Development, Core Values, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development
I was recently speaking to a colleague who worried that if they acted in the way that they were most comfortable they would be less admired. They were concerned that if they said what they honestly felt about a difficult situation the team was facing, they would...
by Terri Klass | Jul 14, 2024 | Building Confidence, Building Trust, Career Development, Collaborative Leadership, Executive Coaching, Gifts and Strengths, Influential Leader, Leadership Coaching
In many of my blogs throughout the years I have shared the idea that “leadership is not for the faint of heart”. Being a leader may sound enticing and it really can be very fulfilling. Yet sometimes leaders fall prey to their own internal thinking that can hijack...
by Terri Klass | Jun 30, 2024 | Building Confidence, Career Development, Empowerment, Executive Coaching, Influential Leader, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Development
In the beginning of my career, I was approached by my boss to present a training on leadership excellence to senior leaders. I listened carefully to her request and thought: “How on earth can I do this with my experience and skills?” I didn’t know how to respond even...
by Terri Klass | Jun 18, 2024 | Building Confidence, Career Development, Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Development, Storytelling
It’s so easy for leaders to glide through their careers reciting the same narrative of who they are and what they do. Think of a pre-printed or virtual business card. I recently saw one of these cards and wondered if the leader ever changed the wording or description...
by Terri Klass | Jun 2, 2024 | Career Development, Core Values, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Management Development, Myers-Briggs MBTI, Problem Solving
I recently coached a leader who had strong technical skills but kept getting stuck on one specific procedure that they performed daily. They possessed all the background needed to master their challenging tasks but repeatedly became overwhelmed when they reached a...
by Terri Klass | May 12, 2024 | Career Development, Executive Coaching, Goal Setting, Leadership Coaching, Open-Minded, Second Act
The time is approaching when some leaders may be starting to think about what the next part of their career journey or even retirement might look like. One of my favorite leadership programs I facilitate has been “Where are you headed in Act 2?” I partner with...
