The Creative Life

JUNE 9, 2025

Skip to main content Skip to header right navigation Skip to site footer The Creative Life Coaching for creatives Menu About me Articles Books Work with me One-to-one coaching Group coaching Workshops for creatives Media coaching Contact me Search Quick productivity tip: take three Choose three key things every day. And get them done.

Creative Process

Vantage Circle

JULY 28, 2024

According to Deloitte, 54% of employees prefer verbal "Thank you" for their day day-to-day accomplishments The statistics here demonstrate that the power of a simple 'thank you' has not waned off its charm. Gratitude is all it takes, no matter how big or small, to ignite motivation in employees. Read on to find out.

Motivation

Crestcom

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Commit to lifelong learning by attending leadership training, reading relevant books and seeking mentorship from experienced leaders. As the season of renewal approaches, it offers a perfect opportunity to reflect, reassess and refresh. Letting go of bad habits and adopting new growth strategies can lead to better results.

Leadership

Vantage Circle

JANUARY 22, 2025

Healthy Heart Workshops Organize heart health sessions by inviting a healthcare professional for a better understanding of cholesterol, blood pressure, and stress management. Ask everyone to contribute their favorite songs and share how these tracks help with stress management or workout routines. For Remote Employees: 1.

Education

Your Work, Your Way

JANUARY 7, 2025

Theres a book thats sweeping through the internet like a fresh cool breeze: The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins. Her first book was based on how she managed to start working on the mess shed made of her own life. It was so simple, almost silly.

Management

Vantage Circle

JANUARY 3, 2025

And that is none other than your manager. Gallup’s State of the American Manager report highlights compelling links between manager effectiveness and employee engagement , underscoring its impact on overall performance. This makes managers not just supervisors but pivotal architects of workplace culture and productivity.

Management

Eat Your Career

MARCH 3, 2025

Auditory Learning (Learn by Hearing) : You like podcasts, audio books, lectures, and conversations. Reading/Writing Preference : You like reading articles, books, and detailed guides, as well as taking notes and writing summaries to reinforce your learning. Every brain is different.

Microlearning

CMOE

MAY 15, 2025

Here are the top five signs of leadership potential: Builds relationships with others Solves problems Accepts feedback Uses failure to grow Manages stress and maintains composure Its important to note that potential leaders do not need to possess all of these qualities to be considered for a mentoring engagement.

Mentor

She Owns Success

MARCH 14, 2025

Prioritize Your Energy, Not Just Your Time Most new business owners focus on time management, but in wellness, your energy is your most valuable asset. Prioritize Your Energy, Not Just Your Time Most new business owners focus on time management, but in wellness, your energy is your most valuable asset.

Mentor

Your Work, Your Way

JUNE 4, 2025

In his book, he reveals his research into the psychology of top performers: how they think, how they act, and how they solve the world’s most complex problems. His coaching practice helps managers hire and retain top talent and optimize their teams performance. In a face-to-face discussion, you can ask follow-on questions.

Communication

Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 18, 2024

According to the International Journal of Business and Management Research, transformational leadership strategies, such as professional development, collaboration, and work-life balance, can improve employee engagement, boost workforce productivity, and enhance financial stability in retail companies. Source: Vantage Rewards 3.

Retail

Corporette

APRIL 22, 2025

financial fiasco of tariffs, layoffs, a tight job market, big 401(k) losses, inflation, and economic unpredictability in general, we thought it'd be the perfect time to round up some of the best tools for managing your budget. The One Week Budget The One Week Budget: Learn to Create Your Money Management System in 7 Days or Less!

Management

Crestcom

MAY 23, 2025

Whether youre a CEO or an aspiring manager, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and offer a powerful framework to lead with greater authenticity and impact. Elina is also an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School, a keynote speaker, and the author of the book Feminine Intelligence: Reclaiming Wholeness in Leadership and Life.

Leadership

Harvard Professional Development

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

How do you become a manager others want to follow? Professionals who want to grow into effective leaders must also develop core management skills to drive organizational goals, foster innovation, build trust, and adapt to change. People have pursued the answer for thousands of years. You have to master your skills.

Leadership

Crestcom

JANUARY 24, 2025

Her newest book, The Art of Self-Leadership , explores how individuals can cultivate self-awareness and resilience to unlock their full leadership potential. Heather shares insights from her fourth book, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, personal growth, and resilience. What is Self-Leadership?

Leadership

Vantage Circle

JANUARY 28, 2025

In his book Employee Engagement 2.0, Measuring and managing employees' perceptions of the key aspects of your workplace environment can help bridge this gap and unlock greater productivity. The answer often lies not in their abilities or strategies but in something far more fundamental: their level of engagement.

Motivation

Crestcom

JULY 11, 2025

The key is separating what decisions owners make from what managers lead.” What happens to a business when its founder is ready to step away? Too often, legacy companies are absorbed, shuttered, or changed beyond recognition. Today, he’s a leading voice on employee ownership and runs a consulting firm helping others do the same. “My

Leadership

The Coaching Tools Company

APRIL 10, 2025

Focus on small wins In other words, take a first step that feels manageable. For example, before you can write a book write a sentence, then a paragraph, then a page, then a chapter, then. The good news? Confidence isnt fixedit can be built and strengthened. Lets dive in! Confidence is not narcissism, nor is it arrogance.

Creative Leadership

Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Create a book club or movie night focused on stories that celebrate women's achievements and contributions. April Financial Literacy Month (April): Bring awareness to your employees of the importance of financial literacy and intelligent money management. Employee engagement has become the cornerstone of a thriving work culture.

Education

Your Work, Your Way

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In this post and this post , I have written about a book thats sweeping through the internet like a fresh cool breeze: The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins. Mel says that we waste an enormous amount of time, energy and emotions trying to control how others are acting.

IT

She Owns Success

MARCH 4, 2025

Hire an Accountant One of the hardest parts of being a freelance professional is managing your own finances. Reduce this stress by using small business accounting software to keep track of your finances or even hiring an accountant to manage them for you. Working as a freelancer has its pros and cons.

Finance

The Coaching Blog

MARCH 19, 2025

The global, fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar industry aimed at supporting people and organizations to perform better and increase wellbeing while managing and adapting to change has been developed with limited sociological input. There is little or no awareness of this risk among coaches and coachees.

Construction

GetSmarter

APRIL 17, 2025

Future educators need training to learn not just the material theyll eventually share with students, but the best practices to teach and manage classrooms. Provincial education departments manage public schools in South Africa. Type-2 activities could be informed by a collective of teachers or the school management team.

Certification

She Owns Success

APRIL 17, 2025

Whether youre getting online for the first time or giving an outdated site a much-needed upgrade, building and managing a business website can take a lot of time, energy and money. Are you selling products, taking bookings, or building an online community? Launching a business is a major achievementcongratulations!

Communication

Vantage Circle

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Provide options for employees to purchase supplemental coverage for themselves and loved ones Financial Wellness Programs: Empowering Smarter Money Management Many employees struggle with debt, budgeting, and financial planning. Offering a robust employee benefits package isn’t just a luxury; it’s a transformative strategy.

Insurance

Corporette

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

… I’m a SVP and have interviewed a bunch of up and coming managers and directors in my time, and this is a common mistake.” Check out this book: How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith. Think about hiring an executive coach.

Executive Coach

Crestcom

MARCH 21, 2025

Meet Peggy Sullivan, Performance Optimization Management Expert Peggy Sullivan is an accomplished entrepreneur, corporate leader, and award-winning speaker. Align Time with Core Values Instead of focusing solely on time management , Peggy recommends “values management.”

Accomplishment

International Coaching Federation

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Before booking an exam, think about where you will feel most comfortable so that you can perform at your best on the test. Practice taking tests within a time limit to gain experience managing your time effectively. A fitness center also likely has the latest and fully functional equipment. Both formats have advantages and drawbacks.

Credentials

Crestcom

APRIL 25, 2025

Today, Faisal is a highly sought-after partner for innovation and transformation in digital and AI, business, and organizational settings, serving both public and private sector organizations, and is recognized as one of the worlds leading management thinkers and technologists. Kiplinger, Yahoo Finance, Fox, ABC, CBS, and others.

Leadership

She Owns Success

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Leverage Online Presence and Booking Tourists often rely on online searches to find local services. Maintain an attractive and user-friendly website where clients can book appointments easily. However, this type of location comes with its unique challenges and demands. Adjust your offerings to balance both demands effectively.

Transportation

The Coaching Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

As part of our VISION & MISSION to bring quality Coaching and Coach Training to the world, we are expanding with great energy into Africa, under the leadership of our general manager Africa, Anita Byoma. Message From The CEO Hello everyone from that subtropical paradise known as Weymouth in the south of England.

Certification

Vantage Circle

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Imagine hitting milestones, earning rewards, and feeling a surge of accomplishment with every task you complete. That’s the magic of gamification! It’s not about playing games at work—it’s about using game-inspired elements like points, badges, and friendly competition to make work more fun and fulfilling. Why Gamify?

Milestones

McKinsey

JULY 17, 2025

About the book Author: Anne Marie Chaker Publisher: Avery/Penguin Random House (June 17, 2025) Language: English Hardcover: 256 pages ISBN: 9780593541111 In this edition of Author Talks , McKinsey Global Publishing’s Christine Y. Why did you write this book? How did this hobby turn into a book? It transformed, and so did I.

Construction

Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Employee engagement is increasingly recognized as a priority for companies. However, it is commonly associated only with qualitative or intangible outcomes. This perspective can overlook the full potential that employee engagement is capable of. What is Employee Engagement? Highly engaged employees make the customer experience. – Timothy R.

Solution

Vantage Circle

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Imagine hitting milestones, earning rewards, and feeling a surge of accomplishment with every task you complete. That’s the magic of gamification! It’s not about playing games at work—it’s about using game-inspired elements like points, badges, and friendly competition to make work more fun and fulfilling. Why Gamify?

Milestones

Crestcom

APRIL 18, 2025

His book is centered around seven critical needs employees must feel aligned with to thrive: Belonging Employees need to feel like theyre part of something aligned with the companys values and surrounded by people who share them. Attracting great talent and keeping them engaged are two of the biggest challenges facing leaders today.

Leadership

The Coaching Blog

APRIL 16, 2025

Our head office team is growing– we have recently taken on two new Community Managers to help provide even more support to our worldwide students and we will be looking shortly for regional General Managers for our- Noble Coaches division.( Opportunity to showcase your book, service, or product.

Certification