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Sudden layoff: How Do I Help My Friend Who Just Lost Their Job?

Let's Grow Leaders

Practical Ways to Show Up as a Human-Centered Supporter after a Sudden Layoff Your friend just lost their job in a sudden layoff. They’re blindsided–concerned for themselves and the mission. Maybe its tied to recent government turbulence or related downstream impacts. Or a corporate shake-up. Either way, theyre reeling, and youre wondering how to help without overstepping or offering a bunch of empty clichs.

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PICK YOUR Coaching Business SUPERPOWER.

Master Coach University

Every single coach making real money has a coaching business superpower: You don’t need to be all three ‘superheros’ to build a profitable coaching business. You just need to lean HARD into ONE. For instance, in my practice? I don’t market. I don’t sell. But I coach like a madman. No funnels. No pitchfests.

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The Creative Life of Anish Kapoor

The Creative Life

One of Britain's best-known artists on creative routines, meditation as a tool, and what he does with work that doesn't yet work. The post The Creative Life of Anish Kapoor appeared first on The Creative Life.

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Productivity, AI and pushback

Seth's Blog

Typesetters did not like the laser printer. Wedding photographers still hate the iphone. And some musicians are outraged that AI is now making mediocre pop music. One group of esteemed authors is demanding that book publishers refuse to use AI in designing book covers, recording audiobooks or a range of other tasks. As always, this isn’t going to work very well.

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Interactive Webinar: Recurring Giving Events That Keep on Giving

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Community Engagement

There’s more than one way to end the year with impact—and we’re letting you decide the direction. In this "choose your own adventure" community-led webinar, attendees will vote in real time to pick one of three year-end event strategies to explore in depth: Volunteer Appreciation Events 🧡 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaigns 🌈 Mission/Program Celebrations 🎉 Once the path is chosen, we’ll dive into a step-by-step engagement workflow plan tailored to that format, showing how

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I Can’t See You – The Power of Voice-to-Voice Training

International Coach Academy

From the very start, International Coach Academy (ICA) has embraced distance and e-learning principles in delivering their professional coach certification training. In fact, ICAs programs are specifically designed to leverage the advantages of voice-to-voice training with interactive teleclasses delivered via telephone or technologies such as Skype.

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Seizing the agentic AI advantage

McKinsey

Skip to main content Seizing the agentic AI advantage June 13, 2025 | Report A CEO playbook to solve the gen AI paradox and unlock scalable impact with AI agents. (28 pages) At a glance Nearly eight in ten companies report using gen AI—yet just as many report no significant bottom-line impact. 1 “ The state of AI: How organizations are rewiring to capture value ,” McKinsey, March 12, 2025.

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What to Know About Upskilling Your Workforce

Harvard Business School Online

Upskilling can boost productivity, improve retention, and help future-proof your workforce. A seven-step framework can guide you in building a long-term, effective program tailored to your organization’s needs.

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February Employee Engagement Ideas 2025

Vantage Circle

As we flip our calendars to February and embark on a new month welcoming chilly winds and cups of hot cocoa, let us open doors to exciting opportunities to ignite enthusiasm and strengthen connections within our teams. Whether you take the lead to guarantee team happiness in your office or want to sprinkle a little extra engagement remotely, you have landed in the right place.

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[Infographic] 2025 Culture Snapshots

Up Your Culture

In 2025, culture is under pressure. Engagement levels are slipping, trust is wavering, and many employees are questioning whether their leaders are walking the talk. As the workplace evolves, so do the challenges that come with sustaining a culture where people feel valued, supported, and motivated to do their best work. That’s why we created the Culture Snapshots: to offer a bird’s-eye view of what’s really happening in organizations today.

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Coach FEATURE: Ilyse Greenberg

The Coaching Tools Company

Originally Posted on The Coaching Tools Company as Coach FEATURE: Ilyse Greenberg We continue to meet our fellow coaches, get inspired and build coach community with our "Meet the Coach" features! This month we meet Ilyse Greenberg, a Leadership & Career Coach from the USA. Interview with Ilyse About Ilyse Lives In : USA Company : Ilyse C. Greenberg Coaching & Consulting Type of Coach : Leadership & Career Coach Describe your coaching business in one sentence : Ilyse C.

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AI in HR: 20+ Prompts to Use Now

AI is reshaping the business landscape, including HR. This guide is designed to help you understand and implement AI effectively for tangible benefits and a more strategic approach. Learn how to: Automate routine tasks Boost data insights Enhance employee experiences Drive HR’s strategic value Download the guide today!

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How to Make Active Listening Your Go-To Habit

Let's Grow Leaders

Listen Actively:Because Sometimes the Most Powerful Phrase You Can Say Is Nothing In a world full of deadlines, devices, and drive-by updates, deep, active listening has become a rare (and powerful) act. Its easy to half-hear while scanning Teams, thinking about your next meeting, or mentally composing your grocery list. But when you truly tune in? Thats when the real magic happens.

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An Uncomfortable Truth

The Coaching Blog

by Marcas P. O’Dea Avoiding Challenges = Avoiding Growth Life naturally presents us with a spectrum of experiences, ranging from smooth sailing to turbulent storms. It’s an inherent human tendency to seek comfort, security, and predictability — to steer clear of the storms whenever possible. We build routines, stay within familiar boundaries, and often shy away from situations that promise difficulty, uncertainty, or the potential for failure.

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Quick productivity tip: take three

The Creative Life

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. Simples! by Sheryl Garratt Want an easy fix for overwhelm?

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Education is free, learning is expensive

Seth's Blog

That’s a complete reversal of how it used to be. Colleges used to be measured by how many books they had in the library. Access to courses was restricted. If knowledge was power, controlling access was essential. They even call it the ‘admissions office.’ Part of the status that comes from higher education is that they controlled who could find the information and who was left behind.

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

Speaker: Chester Santos

Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform

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Feel like a natural born coach? Find out if you really are!

International Coach Academy

Like many of you, our students have a natural affinity for helping people. Many are parents, teachers, therapists, pastors or other helping professions. They generally hold themselves to high personal standards, and have a strong aptitude for goal setting, and keen sense of self-awareness have all lead them to the coaching profession. These are the personal qualities that make for the best coaches.

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Investing in innovation: Three ways to do more with less

McKinsey

In times of disruption, many organizations freeze their innovation spending despite its critical importance for long-term growth. Here’s how to avoid that trap.

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What most people don’t get about AI

Darius Foroux

Hey there, its Darius Foroux. Youre receiving this Short Take post because you signed up for my Medium newsletter. Im publishing it here on Medium and on Substack (where these pieces will appearfirst). Until a month ago, everyone I knew fell into one of two camps when it came toAI. There were the evangeliststhe ones acting like kids in a candy store, wide-eyed and hyped up on the endless possibilities.

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How to Improve Employee Experience on Your Team

Harvard Business School Online

Your team is your most valuable asset, so how they experience their work matters. Learn what employee experience really means, why it’s critical to your business’s success, and how improving it can boost satisfaction, retention, and performance.

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How to Turn “Check-the-Box” Compliance Trainings Into Real Learning

Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group

Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance training programs aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, captivating, and maybe even enjoyable! Join learning design expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training. We'll explore innovative strategies to bring traditionally dry topics to life, making them resonate with learners and drive tangible change.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Reward Systems for Employees: Types, Benefits, and Challenges

Vantage Circle

Keeping employees happy and motivated is no easy task. While good salaries and job perks matter, they're not always enough. Employees want to feel valued for the work they do. That's where reward systems come in. Employee reward systems are a great way to recognize hard work, boost morale, and encourage employees to perform their best. But here's something that no one tells - Not all reward systems work the same for every business.

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Advancing Your Career in a Remote Work Environment

Eat Your Career

The 2020 pandemic created new opportunities for remote work for many employees who had previously never had this option. Working remotely offers a wide variety of benefits but also presents some unique challenges when it comes to career advancement. When teams and leaders arent in the same physical space, staying visible and connected (two requirements for advancement) can be more difficultbut certainly not impossible.

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2025 Resolution: Keep a Work Journal

Your Work, Your Way

As a writer, I have a bias toward written material. Writing helps you organize and refine your thoughts; it provides a record of what actually happened in real time, rather than the misremembered or edited version of events that people recall much later. We use written documentation in many ways in business, including proposals, which document what we can do, plans and reports, which document what we are going to do and how its going so far (or after completion.

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One Communication Skill to Reduce Conflict and Improve Relationships at Work

Let's Grow Leaders

To improve relationships at work, reflect to connect Have you ever had a conversation at work take a turn you werent expectingsuddenly, voices rise, arms fold, and you feel the tension? Maybe you walked away wondering, “What just happened? How did we get here?” In those moments, you might feel like defending your position, explain your point more clearly, or even disengage completely.

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Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B

Speaker: Speakers:

Workplace violence prevention laws are rapidly evolving, with California’s SB-553 and New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (S-8358B) leading the way. Join WILL’s experts for a nationwide webinar covering compliance requirements, with a special focus on these key state mandates. We’ll guide you through developing and implementing effective prevention policies, building a compliant plan, and delivering the required annual interactive training.

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Revised ICF Code of Ethics Coming April 1

International Coaching Federation

Were excited to share the revised ICF Code of Ethics (Code) , taking effect on April 1. This update reflects our collective commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards. And as a valued ICF member, youre receiving an advance copy to help you prepare for these changes, understand the revisions, and address any questions you may have. Get Your Advance Copy Key updates include: The Code now reflects the entire ICF ecosystem.

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Anatomy of a magazine cover

The Creative Life

My memories of a 35-year-old magazine cover. And what it might teach us now, about creative process. The post Anatomy of a magazine cover appeared first on The Creative Life.

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Diagnostics

Seth's Blog

“If it breaks, we’ll know how to fix it.” Old cars had an oil light, and that was about it. Often, we build things hoping they’ll work. But complex systems are more resilient when we build in the diagnostics for failure from the start. A multi-unit retail chain, a medical practice, a school–they need a dashboard and process for finding and fixing things before the entire enterprise fails.

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The Hybrid Coach

International Coach Academy

Blending your expertise with coaching is becoming a popular trend. By recognizing your prior learning and career path, you can find more clients and be more successful. Blended Coaches also accelerate client success by sharing & applying their knowledge in a specific area. In this video, Merci Miglino highlights how you can Blend Coaching with your expertise.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

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Addressing youth mental health through school-based services

McKinsey

One in five US children has a mental health condition. Schools may play a critical role in providing evidence-based interventions. We suggest six actions for states to consider.

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17 Most Effective Strategies For Building Resilience 

She Owns Success

You didnt get the promotion you worked so hard for, youve injured yourself at the gym, and now youre coming down with the flu. Why is it that everything happens at once? Sometimes it just feels like everythings going wrong. Its at these times that you need to know some of the most effective strategies for building resilience Resilience is your ability to bounce back from setbacks and to keep going through difficult situations.

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Why Managers Should Involve Their Team in the Decision-Making Process

Harvard Business School Online

Decision-making is a critical component of every managers day-to-day, but it doesn't always come easy. One way to improve the process is by involving your team. Wondering why that is? Heres a closer look at some of the benefits.

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Bringing the Lunar New Year to Work: Creative Celebration Ideas for Every Team

Vantage Circle

As the world settles into the rhythm of a new year according to the Gregorian calendar, many cultures gear up for another, equally meaningful celebration: the Lunar New Year. Unlike January 1st, which is fixed, the Lunar New Year follows the lunar calendar, making its date shift each year. This transition marks not just a new year but also a fresh start tied to ancient traditions, nature’s cycles, and family bonds.

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The Ultimate Guide to Marketing Your Training Program

Learning how to promote your training courses online is key to growing your training business. In this Ultimate Guide to Marketing we cover effective and modern marketing strategies that will help you market your training program, and sell more courses. You’ll learn how to: Harness the power of SEO to drive website traffic Convert more website visitors to sales Create smart email marketing campaigns Get the most out of course marketplaces Establish a referral program And more… Get ready to see y