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Donna Richardson, CEC, ACC
Dec 29, 20235 min read
Cheers, dear introvert (and extrovert and ambivert)
People closest to me will tell you it’s true. I’m more comfortable in a one-on-one conversation than in a conversation with several...
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Donna Richardson, CEC, ACC
Dec 11, 20224 min read
The curious leader | 3 steps towards leading better
We’re seeing a fresh style of leadership—the coach approach. It involves helping others find solutions, rather than giving an answer.
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Donna Richardson, CEC, ACC
Sep 20, 20223 min read
The power of choosing gratitude
Gratitude has powerful effects on our brains. People feel happier and be better able to connect to positive outcomes, such as optimism.
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Donna Richardson, CEC, ACC
Aug 9, 20224 min read
2 top tips for overcoming procrastination
Procrastinate? Who, me? Yes, you. Most of us procrastinate, putting off tasks on our to-do lists. Here's why and what you can do about it.
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Donna Richardson, CEC, ACC
May 23, 20225 min read
3 things to help you thrive at any (st)age
Have you found it’s the milestone birthdays that cause you to reminisce? We might ask ourselves: why am I here, and what is my purpose?
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Donna Richardson, CEC, ACC
Mar 11, 20224 min read
5 tips for breaking your bias
Break the bias. The theme of International Women’s Day 2022 envisions a world that is inclusive and equitable, free from prejudice,...
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Donna Richardson, CEC, ACC
Dec 31, 20214 min read
Cheers, dear introvert (and extrovert and ambivert)
January 2 is World Introvert Day and it draws attention to the quieter ones among us.
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Donna Richardson, CEC, ACC
Sep 21, 20213 min read
Why your to-do lists aren't the issue
How often do you have one of those days where you say to yourself, “I didn’t get enough done,” or, “There’s more on my to-do list.”? I...
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Donna Richardson, CEC, ACC
Aug 23, 20214 min read
4 strategies for leading without authority
How do leaders gain support for an idea or cooperation on an initiative when they are without authority? That's where influence comes in.
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Donna Richardson, CEC, ACC
Jul 19, 20214 min read
Knowing the secret to a happy life
Call it what you like, your raison d'être, calling, or Ikigai, we all desire to know our purpose. It is a fundamental human need.
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Donna Richardson, CEC, ACC
Jun 21, 20214 min read
Why road trips, rituals and reflections matter
Can you recall a time when you were between and betwixt—in a liminal space? What if you could embrace that period and make the most of it?
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Donna Richardson, CEC, ACC
May 14, 20214 min read
Subduing the hijacker in your brain | 4 steps to regain control
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where someone said or did something and you reacted instantly? What was really going on there?
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Donna Richardson, CEC, ACC
Apr 19, 20213 min read
4 tips for going where the magic happens
It happened just a few months ago. The day my granddaughter took her first step. There she stood, balancing on her two little feet and...
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Donna Richardson, CEC, ACC
Mar 8, 20214 min read
Lessons from Goldilocks about women's leadership presence
Maybe you’ve heard about Goldilocks. She is the little girl who went for a walk in the forest, came to a house and decided to go inside....
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Donna Richardson, CEC, ACC
Jan 12, 20213 min read
Rejection and loss | How metaphors can help us reframe
We’ve all experienced them. Disappointments, rejections and losses.
Metaphors help us get past disappointment and see new possibilities.
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Donna Richardson, CEC, ACC
Jan 5, 20213 min read
4 ways being coached is like doing yoga
It’s like yoga for the brain.
That’s how one of my clients recently described her experience with leadership coaching.
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Donna Richardson, CEC, ACC
Dec 28, 20204 min read
Ready for coaching? Ask yourself these 5 questions
Coaching might not be for you right now, but let’s look at some of the questions that might help you decide if you are ready for it.
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