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04 Oct 2024

The real reason you feel so busy (and what to do about it)

  • By salomons.coach
  • In Blog, Sustaining performance under pressure, Video
The Real Reason You Feel So Busy (And What to Do About It), In this TED talk, Dorie Clark explains that feeling perpetually busy is often a result of poor prioritization rather than a lack of time. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and saying “no” to non-essential tasks to focus on meaningful work, ultimately leading to greater fulfillment and productivity.
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27 Sep 2024

What to expect from a leader? What we all expect from our leader!

  • By salomons.coach
  • In Blog, Improving personal leadership effectiveness
I want to be seen and heard, treated fair, flexible when family issues require our attention, etc. We also expect our manager to remember everything we 've said, as well as knowing what is happening in our lives, even to the point the manager will anticipate for events occurring or planned by us.
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20 Sep 2024

Understanding and navigating VUCA in the Business World

  • By salomons.coach
  • In Blog, Leading through uncertainty and crisis
Man in front of VUCA screen presenting opening slide of VUCA@Work web-event
In today’s fast-paced business environment, leaders face constant Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA). I offer tailored VUCA leadership workshops, drawing from two years of experience working with organizations like ASML. These workshops, ranging from 2 hours to full-day programs, help leaders build resilience, agility, and strategic vision to navigate challenges. Join an upcoming workshop or book a customized session to equip your team with the skills needed to succeed in a VUCA world.
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13 Sep 2024

Emotional dynamics in coaching can make you avoid the agreed scope

  • By salomons.coach
  • In Blog, Closing leadership capability gaps
Setting boundaries in coaching can be challenging because clients may expand the scope due to anxiety, a lack of clarity, or a fear of failure. They might avoid difficult goals or seek validation by discussing multiple topics. Addressing these underlying psychological factors helps maintain focus and ensure progress.
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06 Sep 2024

A Grateful Announcement: Joining the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council

  • By salomons.coach
  • In Blog, Closing leadership capability gaps
I am both humbled and deeply honored to share that I have been invited to become a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. This invitation is not only a recognition of my work but also a responsibility I hold with great care. Harvard Business Review (HBR) is an institution that stands at the forefront of leadership, management, and innovation thinking, and to be part of the Advisory Council means joining a group of professionals dedicated to shaping the future of business.
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30 Aug 2024

Manage yourself to manage time

  • By salomons.coach
  • In Blog, Improving personal leadership effectiveness
Are you tired of feeling like there aren’t enough hours in the day, constantly chasing the clock, and yet still feeling unfulfilled? If so, you’re not alone. Most people believe the key to success is managing time. But here’s the truth: You can’t manage time. You can only manage yourself. And that’s exactly where I come in as a coach.
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23 Aug 2024

Co-Active Coaching – Why?

  • By salomons.coach
  • In Blog, Closing leadership capability gaps
Co-Active Coaching is a transformative approach that focuses on the whole person, not just their goals. It balances structure and flexibility, fostering self-awareness, authenticity, and meaningful action. This method helps clients grow both personally and professionally by addressing their emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs, while empowering them to take concrete steps toward their goals.
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16 Aug 2024

Leaving your job behind – Go have an unconcerned holiday

  • By salomons.coach
  • In Blog, Sustaining performance under pressure
This is how a leader can go on a long summer holiday without concerns: it's essential to prepare the organization to operate smoothly in their absence. A structured approach to the activities leaders should undertake.
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09 Aug 2024

Cultivating leadership authenticity and reflection during summer break

  • By salomons.coach
  • In Blog, Improving personal leadership effectiveness
Today, August 15th 2024, I start my summer holiday break. Together with my wife I hook on our little caravan and start touring Europe, first destination: France. This post is obviously not about my holiday. It is about what I
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02 Aug 2024

Making stress your friend!

  • By salomons.coach
  • In Blog, Sustaining performance under pressure
The way you believe stress has an impact on your health, is going to be exactly the impact. Create a mind shift by watching Kelly's TED talk from >10 years ago.
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