Question: After three years of working for a controlling tyrant, I quit. I got a great new job. I’m afraid … Continue reading The Past Hangs On: the baggage that compromises your career/life
This question came in from the Ask A Coach portal. Do you face a street fighter at work? Street fighters … Continue reading Up Against a Workplace Street Fighter: 7 Traps to Avoid
Question: Our CEO just hired a new operations manager. To call “Paula” blunt is to sugar-coat what she does. She … Continue reading Operations Manager Rules By Intimidation
The snappy comeback you wish you’d had when “Jim” sniped at you in the meeting, and you sat frozen and … Continue reading Snappy Comebacks WHEN You Need Them
Question: When the FBI arrested the CEO of my company and the company closed, I didn’t mind losing my job. … Continue reading Former CEO Arrested; I Thought That Freed Me
Those targeted by bullies often ask, “why me?” “Do I have a target on my forehead?” I know the feeling. … Continue reading Targeted by Bullies: Why They Pick You & 4 Concrete Steps to Becoming Bully-free Forever
Question: I know others say they work for a difficult boss but mine stands out. You could have been writing … Continue reading Director Has Ice Water in Her Veins
Unsuspecting supervisor falls into the drama triangle; employee exacts revenge. Continue reading The Politics of Manipulation: Employee “Fan” Turns on You
Question submitted to “Ask a Coach”: I started a new job six weeks ago. From day one, my three female … Continue reading Who Needs to Take Action When Your New Colleagues Make It Clear You Are Not Welcome
It’s quicksand and seductive–the drama triangle hooks most people. Even if you haven’t heard of the drama triangle, you’ve experienced … Continue reading The Drama Triangle Quicksand