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Balancing Motherhood and a Career

By Lisa Hinz | April 18, 2024
Balancing Motherhood and a Career For the working moms out there, life can feel like a chaotic balancing act.   Running from daycare to the client's boardroom, making sure you remembered your printouts and laptop when grabbing the diaper bag, being organized is a matter of survival.   Here's a statistic from Gender Equality Index ... Read More

The Mirror Effect: Unveiling the Connection Between Self-Opinion and Self-Confidence

By Lisa Hinz | December 13, 2023
The Mirror Effect: Unveiling the Connection Between Self-Opinion and Self-Confidence In the intricate dance of self-discovery and personal growth, there exists a silent orchestrator that shapes the melody of our self-confidence: our self-opinion.   This internal dialogue, often nuanced and subtle, is the powerful force that can either propel us to new heights or confine ... Read More

Cultivating Success: The Power of Habits in Transforming Your Life

By Lisa Hinz | December 6, 2023
Cultivating Success: The Power of Habits in Transforming Your Life We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle   In the tapestry of our lives, habits are the threads that weave our daily existence. From the moment we wake up to the time we lay our ... Read More

The Power and Necessity of Mentorship Programs in the Workplace

By Lisa Hinz | November 27, 2023
Unlocking Potential: The Power and Necessity of Mentorship Programs in the Workplace In the fast-paced landscape of today's professional world, the role of mentorship programs has become more crucial than ever. These programs not only serve as a catalyst for individual growth but also contribute significantly to the overall success of organizations.   Let's delve ... Read More

Coaching Leadership: Empowering Your Team for Success

By Lisa Hinz | November 22, 2023
Coaching Leadership: Empowering Your Team for Success In today's dynamic and rapidly changing business landscape, a coaching approach to leadership has gained widespread recognition as an effective and empowering way to lead teams.   By embracing this approach, leaders can create an environment that fosters employee development, enhances performance, and drives organizational success. In this ... Read More

The Art of Confidence: It’s Not a Constant Trait, But a Skill to Cultivate

By Lisa Hinz | November 16, 2023
The Art of Confidence: It's Not a Constant Trait, But a Skill to Cultivate Confidence, often seen as an alluring quality, is not a fixed attribute that some are born with and others lack. It's a dynamic and fluid skill that can be honed and refined through practice and self-awareness.   We'll explore the idea ... Read More

9 Reasons Why Empathetic Leadership is Important

By Lisa Hinz | November 9, 2023
9 Reasons Why Empathetic Leadership is Important Because you don't need a lot of accolades therefore you don't give those on your team accolades, you're making your leadership position solely about you, not your team.   There are leaders I've coached who have this mindset. They lead based on their own personal needs and preferences. ... Read More

How to Free Yourself from the Chains of Perfectionism

By Lisa Hinz | November 1, 2023
How to Free Yourself from the Chains of Perfectionism Perfectionism is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can drive you to excel and achieve your goals, but on the other, it can become a paralyzing force that keeps you from moving forward.   An example: Many years ago, I had been asked to leave ... Read More

How to Manage Burnout as a Leader

By Lisa Hinz | September 21, 2023
How to Manage Burnout as a Leader Burnout. It sucks the life out of you. It follows you everywhere you go - like a little lost puppy, except that it's not cute and you're not tempted to keep it.   Managing burnout is easier said than done. There are things outside of your control, and ... Read More

Acting Confidently Can Build Confidence

By Lisa Hinz | September 7, 2023
Acting Confidently Can Build Confidence Acting confident can build confidence through a psychological phenomenon known as the "confidence-competence loop" principle. This concept is based on the interplay between behavior, emotions, and thoughts.   Some might refer to it as "fake it till you make it."   I don't prefer that term. I like to look ... Read More