A lot of leaders I work with pay out of pocket for their coaching, without considering if their team or department has a budget for these services. If money is something that's been holding you back individually from working with a coach, continue reading for simple steps on how to navigate the investment request conversation with your manager.

Calling happy hours a team building event has become one of my biggest pet peeves. I understand that happy hour events are typically easy to plan, inexpensive to execute, and most common. However, with more intentionality comes greater inclusivity, engagement, and thus team results back in the workplace. Continue reading for tips on what to do instead when planning your next team event.

Leaders know that time is their greatest commodity. They understand the value of their own time (and that of others) so they don't waste it. They don't let their calendar get taken over with meaningless meetings, they don't waste time spinning their wheels on a project, and they don't commit to more than they can handle.

Leadership can mean something different to each person you ask. My favorite definition of it is to lead, influence, or guide other individuals, teams, or entire organizations. Maybe you're already a leader or you want to be seen as a leader within your organization. These tips will help you to be more intentional in your workplace interactions to set you and your team up for success.

I recently gave a presentation at an event honoring International Women's Day and the content felt too good not to share more widely here. In addition to celebrating the progress of women, it feels important to recognize how we can continue making progress moving forward, because there is still so much work to be done. We need more female leaders, and not just C-suite executives, although we need those too, but in all facets of life.

Learning habits and structures to support your meetings are what will help you stand out as a leader in your organization. You will help your team to get more accomplished in less time, you can decrease the number of meetings, and you will be sought after by your peers to teach them your techniques.

So many professionals and business owners have some sort of goal to network more but struggle to make it happen. Most of the time, it comes down to being a bit afraid to put themselves out there. The good news is it doesn't have to be so scary! The whole point is to meet new people so don't let your fears stop you from walking up to someone new and introducing yourself.

Hear directly from a recent client, Michelle, about why she decided to work with a life coach, why she chose Brittany, and her specific results. She shares she started the year with “goals, dreams, and plans were fuzzy or shrouded in fear, which resulted in a very anxious and frustrated me. After working with my coach Brittany for 6 months, I have the confidence, clarity, and empowerment to go get ‘em!”