Category Archives: Executive Coaching

Spring Cleaning—It’s Not Just for Closets!

Posted on April 15, 2015 by barbaraanninphd

Spring has sprung in my part of the country and it brings with it so many wonderful things: daffodils in bloom, birds chirping and the itch to start spring cleaning closets, storage spaces and even the dreaded garage. Careers Need … Continue reading →

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Play at Work

Posted on March 16, 2015 by barbaraanninphd

A friend of mine recently suggested I write a blog about having fun at work. I remember thinking at the time it was kind of a crazy idea – an oxymoron if you will. Just the idea of putting the … Continue reading →

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Go Ahead, Harry. Make My Day!

Posted on March 16, 2015 by barbaraanninphd

It was Halloween; I was a newly minted MBA who had recently joined the venerable medical supply company, Baxter International. With my new colleagues, I was at my first quarterly results presentation. Normally given by the division president, on this … Continue reading →

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Change Management in 8 Easy Steps

Posted on February 24, 2015 by barbaraanninphd

A Review of Leading Change by John Kotter Whether you are looking to change careers, jobs or introduce a new process at your current job, change is never easy. Isn’t it so much easier just to do things the way … Continue reading →

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The Power of a Nap

Posted on February 20, 2015 by barbaraanninphd

Picture that yourself: You’re 19 getting ready to compete in the Alpine ski race of your career, in your hometown, in front of thousands of cheering fans and broadcast on national television. You’re seeking redemption having failed to medal in … Continue reading →

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What’s your Dawn Wall?

Posted on January 28, 2015 by barbaraanninphd

Kevin Jorgeson & Tommy Caldwell inspired a nation recently by accomplishing a feat many thought impossible: free climbing Dawn Wall, the rock face of El Capitan in Yosemite. After 19 grueling days – representing several years of training and preparation … Continue reading →

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