by Kate Dixon | Nov 12, 2020 | Personal Development, Salary Negotiation
As a salary negotiation coach, one of the questions people ask me the most is how to manage the flow of their pay negotiation conversation. What do you say first? How do you end it? And when’s the right time to ask for more of whatever it is you’d like...
by Kate Dixon | Nov 3, 2020 | Performance & Productivity, Personal Development
I’m taking a big step with my business this year: I’m applying for BCorp certification! If you’re not familiar with the concept, here’s what B Lab, the certifying body, says about Certified B Corporations (the “B” stands for “Benefit”): Certified B Corporations are a...
by Kate Dixon | Oct 19, 2020 | Performance & Productivity, Personal Development
Just like a physical space, your mind can become cluttered with things that don’t serve you. What’s taking up space in your brain that could be put to better use? Fears Our fears can take up a lot of brain processing space. Whether you’re scared of an actual thing...
by Kate Dixon | Jun 8, 2020 | Leadership
My favorite coaching clients are compassionate leaders. They’re respectful and caring, and they understand others’ perspectives. They also tend to be self-aware, hard-working, coachable, and extremely effective in their jobs. Make no mistake: Compassionate leaders are...
by Kate Dixon | Apr 23, 2020 | Leadership, Performance & Productivity
When you start a new job, there’s a ton to think about. What needs to get done? Who’s your boss (and how do they think? Where’s the restroom? When you want to hit the ground running in your new management role, it’s tempting to focus on the immediate. But if you want...