Are you a drama addict? Ask yourself whether anything in this video sounds familiar. If so, it may be time to get the monkey off your back. Becoming aware of your habits - especially those that keep you entangled in webs of drama - is a starting point for addressing how you may unknowingly contribute to an unhealthy environment.
There is a path to healing. Moving from conflict to reconciliation requires two main elements, but within each, there is real work to be done. In this video, I delve into what they are and why they are important. The critical takeaway to note is this: acknowledging a problem and how you contributed to it must be accompanied by a meaningful investment in a sustainable solution for a true reconciliation to exist.
What is servant leadership? Aside from it being my favorite approach to leadership, it is the truest form of responsibility to others and is in service of their growth. It builds trust by creating a culture of honesty, transparency, humility, empowerment, and support, and always has a collective goal as the North Star. In this short video learn why it’s so important in organizations today and how to make it a daily practice.
Trust allows us to feel secure and confident in our interactions with one another. It creates a foundation of safety and reliability, making it easier for us to open up, communicate, and collaborate effectively. It’s the key to intimacy and emotional connection, while in professional relationships, it’s essential for teamwork, productivity, and effective problem-solving. So when it’s in need of repair the challenges can be endless. Watch this video to learn the most important steps in the rebuilding process.
We’ll never have all the answers, but that’s a positive! Uncertainty provides an opportunity for us to try new things without needing all of the pieces to be in place. It also helps us focus our energy and resources where they make the most impact by teaching us to identify and invest in the variables we can control, and avoid wasting time on the ones we can’t.
Are you a drama addict? Ask yourself whether anything in this video sounds familiar. If so, it may be time to get the monkey off your back. Becoming aware of your habits - especially those that keep you entangled in webs of drama - is a starting point for addressing how you may unknowingly contribute to an unhealthy environment.
There is a path to healing. Moving from conflict to reconciliation requires two main elements, but within each, there is real work to be done. In this video, I delve into what they are and why they are important. The critical takeaway to note is this: acknowledging a problem and how you contributed to it must be accompanied by a meaningful investment in a sustainable solution for a true reconciliation to exist.
What is servant leadership? Aside from it being my favorite approach to leadership, it is the truest form of responsibility to others and is in service of their growth. It builds trust by creating a culture of honesty, transparency, humility, empowerment, and support, and always has a collective goal as the North Star. In this short video learn why it’s so important in organizations today and how to make it a daily practice.
Trust allows us to feel secure and confident in our interactions with one another. It creates a foundation of safety and reliability, making it easier for us to open up, communicate, and collaborate effectively. It’s the key to intimacy and emotional connection, while in professional relationships, it’s essential for teamwork, productivity, and effective problem-solving. So when it’s in need of repair the challenges can be endless. Watch this video to learn the most important steps in the rebuilding process.
We’ll never have all the answers, but that’s a positive! Uncertainty provides an opportunity for us to try new things without needing all of the pieces to be in place. It also helps us focus our energy and resources where they make the most impact by teaching us to identify and invest in the variables we can control, and avoid wasting time on the ones we can’t.
We're accustomed to investing heavily in one or two relationships (careers, marriage, children, etc.) with the expectation of gaining complete satisfaction from the experiences connected to them. If we're not fulfilled, we can become dissatisfied and begin to feel stuck. I've found that a healthier (and more appropriate) approach to designing a fulfilling life requires taking a portfolio approach and looking beyond the one or two main relationships we anchor to. Instead, explore inside (yourself) and out, and allow yourself to add what works to your portfolio!
We all have a relationship with money. What’s yours, and do you know where it originated? (Hint, go back – way back.) What emotions come up when you talk (or don’t talk) about money, and what impact does this have on your professional and personal lives? Unpacking your story of money so that you can write a mature and intentional next chapter will give you a tremendous sense of clarity and agency.
When you feel stuck, it can be tempting to yearn for a big change. However, before taking a deep plunge, it’s sometimes worth doing an inventory and take stock of what isn’t working. And what is. You may find that there is more value left if you make some tweaks and reframe the situation. Alternatively, if moving on is indeed the best option, a better understanding of what did and didn’t work will serve you as you design the next chapter.
Leadership work can consume you in unexpected ways. While managing people and resources, guiding strategy and implementation, confronting disagreement, and diffusing conflict, leaders develop coping mechanisms and assert boundaries that help them navigate the tumultuous terrain. However, they may inadvertently neglect asserting internal boundaries to minimize the mental and emotional strains that come with this work. In this Forbes article, I share my most recent experience as a recovering drama addict and discuss ways I overcame it.
We’re better together. Working in peer groups can be a valuable learning and growth experience, helping you to build relationships, and gain new perspectives. In both the act of giving value to and receiving value from others, we become better versions of ourselves and create opportunities to develop rich communities. In this video, I share more on how best to leverage these valued cohorts.
Disagreements or varying perspectives in decision-making don't have to end in an all-out war. In fact, it can be very productive if you commit to achieving the intended outcomes. On this episode of BLABBIT with Paul Geiger and Glen Ingram, we dive into WHY and HOW to embrace disagreements and turn them into positives.
Enoughness is a sense of fulfillment that comes from within and is bolstered by a deep connection to our natural environment, rather than through material things. When embraced, it becomes the mindset that propels you forward, avoiding the traps of perfectionism. When you are firmly rooted in this, you can move through your life with a calm sense of intention and purpose. Here’s a video on how it can impact your life, along with a special mantra to remind yourself of the power and value within you.
There is endless talk about how to achieve success, but very little on how to define it for yourself. After watching this short video, take time to reflect on what might be an authentic definition that not only resonates but inspires you.
Making mistakes isn’t a bad thing. But the fear of making them keeps us small and not learning from them keeps us stuck. If you haven’t made a mistake then you haven’t tried to GROW beyond your boundaries. In this short video, I share how not getting it right the first time around can be immensely valuable.
We may have done ourselves a great disservice by overemphasizing the notion that only efforts that resonate with our deepest desires and highest purpose are worth pursuing. Not everyone knows (or even has) one specific passion that they should dedicate themselves to fulfilling. Sometimes, in work, in particular, doing a task or job well, being fairly compensated for it, and working with people you respect (and who respect you!) is more than enough. However, if you want to give finding purpose and passion a go, it may require looking back -- at moments when you felt joyful, fulfilled, or found meaning. Therein you can find clues that point towards the right direction.
It’s mono-tasking. It’s the time when you let go of everything else, anchor yourself in one thing you choose to focus on, and commit to being all in for a stretch of time. And, flow has a number of benefits. It’s associated with increased happiness, higher intrinsic motivation, greater creativity, and better emotional regulation, among other positive effects.
The seminal book, Flow, by Mihaly Csikszentmihaly, goes deep – really deep - if you want to learn more about the psychology behind this state of being.
In the meantime, let me share with you what it is and why it works. Try it. You’ll thank yourself!
For anyone new to coaching, welcome!
Coaching is a process by which we choose, with real intention, to see ourselves clearly; discern patterns in thinking, speaking, and acting; identify our core values and talents, and then develop practices that align these elements with what we want to do and how we want to be. There are varying types of coaching - professional, life/personal, public speaking, wellness...you name it. However, in my practice, I take a unique approach that focuses on integration. For those who are curious, here's the short answer to what I do and why it should matter to you.
Usually considered unsavory and sometimes forbidden vocabulary, four-letter words can have myriad meanings depending on who you're talking to. The word 'wait' is exactly that for me. It's a word that most people give no special attention to, but in my case, it goes against the essence of how I want to move in the world. Watch this short video to understand why. And afterward, think about words that represent and spark a key characteristic of who you are and how you want to move through the world.
We tend to live our lives in a constant holding pattern, waiting for circumstances to be "perfect" or for us to feel certain and comfortable about moving forward. Uncertainty is a part of life. The truth is waiting for “certainty” will paralyze you. And we don’t need it to move forward or to take the necessary steps toward the things we want to accomplish. Here's my take on how to embrace the natural and healthy ways our bodies communicate to us that something new is happening. It’s a natural part of the life experience and we don’t need to change it - we just need to understand it and move forward.
Joanne Heyman is internationally recognized as a thought leader, innovator and key advisor within the pro-social sector. She is a highly sought-after coach, strategic advisor, lecturer, and facilitator. To engage her as a speaker or contributor to collective discourse, contact her team at info@heymanpartners.com.
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