The Coach’s Corner by Nicole Derr

Theme Song 𝖳̶𝗁̶𝗎̶𝗋̶𝗌̶𝖽̶𝖺̶𝗒̶𝗌̶ Tuesdays: Somewhere over the Rainbow

It’s a rainy Tuesday before Thanksgiving here in Ohio. And all around us, people are struggling. Many are laid off, unemployed for a year or more, while everything from groceries to gasoline to housing and health insurance is becoming more and more expensive. Still others are feeling lonely, isolated, and dejected as real human interactionContinue reading “Theme Song 𝖳̶𝗁̶𝗎̶𝗋̶𝗌̶𝖽̶𝖺̶𝗒̶𝗌̶ Tuesdays: Somewhere over the Rainbow”

Another lesson from the grocery store coffee shop

I’m back at the local grocery store coffee shop tonight. This time I’m waiting for my daughter at gymnastics. As I’m typing away, two greying gentleman dressed in button-down shirts walk in carrying a tray nearly overflowing with deli foods. One, in particular, was super chatty. He made eye contact upon entering and greeted meContinue reading “Another lesson from the grocery store coffee shop”

Nicole-isms # 63: The issue is rarely with the people. It’s almost always with the system.

It’s that time of year again. The last quarter, holiday season, whatever you call it, it’s when things get crazy at work. We’re all scrambling to meet end-of-year quotas, spend the last of our budgets, and turn in good numbers before the holiday bonuses are calculated. It’s a frantic, sometimes even chaotic time. Especially ifContinue reading “Nicole-isms # 63: The issue is rarely with the people. It’s almost always with the system.”

Theme Song Thursdays: No Such Thing!

These days, its seems like the harder we try, the less we get. All our lives we were told, over and over (and over) again that if we just did things the right way, in the right order, success and happiness would follow. Welcome to the real worldShe said to me condescendinglyTake a seat, takeContinue reading “Theme Song Thursdays: No Such Thing!”

Nicole-ism # 42: If you’re using a (software) tool to avoid a conversation, you’re probably doing it wrong.

I get a lot of questions in my line of work about tools to automate workflows and processes. I’m asked what I think of a particular tool, which one I like best, which one a company or department should purchase, how to best set the tool up, and so on. I’m asked about tools forContinue reading “Nicole-ism # 42: If you’re using a (software) tool to avoid a conversation, you’re probably doing it wrong.”

Profit and Purpose – Kim’s Startup Story

“I really had no intention of doing this,” Kim Gokce tells me shortly after we log on to a virtual meeting together. He is in his home office in the Atlanta area. I am in mine in Ohio. I had noticed a recent post of his on LinkedIn celebrating his new line of employment andContinue reading “Profit and Purpose – Kim’s Startup Story”

Powerful Questions for Leaders

We’re still meeting for Powerful Questions for Leaders on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Our next session will be September 9th at 12 noon eastern. In the past we’ve pondered questions such as: – How can we increase trust in our organizations?– How can we ensure fairness in the workplace?– What can (and should)Continue reading “Powerful Questions for Leaders”

Another great Leadership Bootcamp is in the books! Last week I had the pleasure of working with another cohort of awesome leaders and I can’t wait to see what they do as they move forward in their careers! As usual, we covered topics critical to new leader success such as prioritization, delegation, and your naturalContinue reading “Leadership Bootcamp: Intensive, Thought-provoking and FUN”