Education and Career

Suddenly you’ve gone from leading a team that thrives on social networks to managing a staff keeping its “social distance”. The Covid-19 pandemic, and its subsequent work from home mandate, for millions of Americans has resulted in the most significant U.S. labor experiment since Rosie the Riveter inspired a 50...

“Noel, caring is sharing!” my five-year old granddaughter reprimands her three-year old sister, who doesn’t want to share her toy.  It’s a mantra my daughter uses to teach her children. As I witness this exchange while I “shelter in place” with them in Tampa, Florida, it strikes me that the...

As a professional, you know how important it is to deliver great results to a customer – you’ve been encouraged to put the customer first, especially now in this critical point in time. You’ve been conditioned to believe that all your efforts need to be in service of your customers’...

Your destination is important. How you reach it is what matters. All of a sudden we’re experiencing a severe and extended disruption to our usual business activities that gave us our drive. Never in a million years did anyone think we'd be required to shelter in place away from our...

The Netherlands is a beautiful wonder. Even if you have never seen this country in person, you most probably are aware of its magic. From the towering windmills to brilliantly colored tulips, we have all imagined what it feels to be in the heart of the rich Dutch society. I...

Spain is one of the most magnetic countries in the world. It is a wholly different world where a distinct culture, language, lifestyle, architecture, and food provide a unique definition to Spanish society. As a tourist destination, there is no gainsaying that Spain is among the best places in the...

Moving to Spain for pursuing higher education? Well, good decision but you must take a look at what I have for you in this article. It is necessary to acquaint yourself with the ways of the place where you might end up spending a good number of years. You will,...

Over the last 20 years I have been privileged to hear the inner thoughts, fears, and challenges of those in the C-suite because as an executive coach I have gotten to have weekly conversations with my clients. I have worked with them on their biggest challenges and I have coached...

Picture this: Your last three strategic plans returned only between 60% to 70% of what was expected. You tried improving execution in the first case, but realized your strategy needed to change. Then in the second case you changed the strategy, but found poor execution was to blame. Now, in...

Countless industries use certification programs to affirm competency. Accountants are required to prove their capabilities before they make a career evaluating and opining on financial statements. Nurses need to certify their skills prior to taking on medical responsibilities. Even cosmetologists need to pass a licensing exam before they can provide...