The “Taking Care of Ourselves (and others)” coaching program was a joint design effort between the Grant Thornton director of leadership development and two external executive coaches – Diana Thomas of Winning Results LLC and Dr. Mary McNevin of Aspire & Amplify LLC.
Read moreLong Standing CLO Advisory Board Member →
Still honored to be a longtime CLO Advisory Board member - from being a learning leader to coaching and advising current and up-and-coming leaders, this group has been an excellent resource.
Read moreLeadership development and executive coaching: An optimal pairing →
Mary and I firmly believe and have seen firsthand that organizations can maximize their outcomes by effectively combining executive coaching with leadership development, creating a powerful approach, and producing winning results for the individual and the company.
Read moreTechnology has advanced exponentially over the last few decades, and our brains are getting left behind →
Honored to partner with Jack Groppel, PhD, FACSM, FACN, and Mary McNevin, Ed.D., PCC, to cowrite and publish this article in Chief Learning Officer. Since becoming an Executive Coach, I have been fascinated by how the brain works and what we can do to be more productive.
Read moreSetting Goals for the Year
I think we all need to celebrate that we made it through a crazy year, learn from any mistakes, and appreciate how we have grown and will never be the same. For me, as I look forward to this new year, I am focusing on making improvements one step at a time.
Read moreDouble Down on Your Self-Development Goals
As we all grapple with life-altering changes, none of us knows exactly how the business world will change. You can remain relevant, strategic, and results-focused by putting some extra effort into self-development. I’ve put together a list of resources to help you.
Read moreNon-Profit Board Membership: A growth opportunity
National Diversity Council board members at the February, 2020 board meeting at UPS Headquarters in Atlanta
Those of us on a leadership journey can often become hyper-focused on our mission at work. How can we continue to improve our skills, support our teams, and achieve great results? Sometimes, the answer comes after zooming out.
Read moreBe More Strategic at Work
If you work just about anywhere, there’s no doubt you’ve heard the term “strategic” being tossed around. Although it may seem like a buzzword that only applies to those in the corner office, this approach to work is important for everyone who wants to make their way up the ladder an advance in their careers.
But what, exactly, does it mean to be strategic?
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Executive Diana Thomas’s Journey to a Balanced Life
Like many teenagers, when Diana Thomas ’01, ‘04 wanted to get a part-time job, she turned to the fast food industry. A position at the local McDonald’s was just the ticket for this shy 16-year-old, who could take care of her duties behind the scenes without getting tongue-tied talking to customers. Little did she know this entry-level job would lead to a 35-year career with the restaurant giant and take her on a high-profile path to a balanced life.
Read more at University of Maryland Global Campus.
Turn Your Career Ladder into a Rock Wall
Is climbing the ladder the only way to reach your career goals? Must we continue to move upwards in order to pursue our ambitions, receiving better titles and bigger paychecks? Today’s CEOs and VPs might disagree, as well as leaders who are seeking more balance in their lives.
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