Let me paint a picture for you and see if it resonates. You’re in the middle of an intense conversation with your [partner/child/colleague] and tensions are running a little high. The two are you are not on the same page. Your points are clear and well thought-out (of...
How often do you say I should or shouldn’t do this, that or the other? Have you heard the saying I should-ed or I’m should-ing all over myself? The first time I heard that I laughed. I was the king of shoulding all over myself. These days, as I coach my clients, I...
Have you ever found yourself in a professional situation where things just didn’t “fit?” Sure, the job was great on paper, and you were definitely qualified to be there, but the longer you were there, the less bearable the situation became, like a shoe you found on...
Do any of these sound familiar? - I hate going to bed before anyone else because I'm afraid I'll miss out on something - I have to be the last one at the campfire, or at a party, because I want to be in on theaction...whatever the action might be - If I'm in...
Positive Intelligence has been a life-changing practice for me. So much so, I think of life as pre-PQ and post – kind of like BC and AD. I recently had a chance to watch the Positive Intelligence operating system play out in real-life – with the godfather of PQ...
For this next installment, I’m going to introduce you to one of the top-notch saboteurs that often crop up in our lives. First up is one of my top saboteurs: Controller. Read through these thoughts; do any of them resonate with you? - “Nobody can do it better than...
When I say, “judge,” what comes to mind? Do you see puffy white wigs and black robes? Maybe you see your particularly unflinching fourth grade teacher or school principal who never did have a great sense of humor. No matter the external image you conjured, the judge...
As a contributing member to society, I have interviewed for many different jobs myself. As an executive, leadership, and career coach, in addition to my work in Human Resources, I have worked with thousands of job seekers preparing for interviews. In both instances,...
Darren Kanthal, Founder of The Kanthal Group, is a values-driven leadership and career coach with over 20 years of experience in HR and Talent Acquisition. Darren is intensely passionate about helping mid-career leaders cut through the BS, do the foundational work, and achieve their greatness.
Rachel Leigh helps high-achieving women leaders rewrite the rules of success with a holistic approach to performance and wellness. With 20+ years of experience and a wealth of certifications, Rachel equips her clients to lead with impact while reclaiming their health and vitality.