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Avoiding a Meltdown: When Something Has To Give & You Fear It’s You
Career, Personal growth, Professional growth

Avoiding a Meltdown: When Something Has To Give & You Fear It’s You

Question: I’m a perfectionist. I like doing things right the first time. Short staffing; changing priorities The challenges of COVID … Continue reading Avoiding a Meltdown: When Something Has To Give & You Fear It’s You

The Drama Triangle Quicksand
Bullying, Coaching, Personal growth

The Drama Triangle Quicksand

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

Drama Triangle Collision & Escape
Bullying, Coaching, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

Drama Triangle Collision & Escape

The Drama Triangle in life When we go about our lives, particularly if we live active lives, we run into … Continue reading Drama Triangle Collision & Escape

Making the Best of Winter Despite COVID: because of you, we’re overcoming the despites; thank you for being part of our Thanksgiving joy
Coaching, Dr. Lynne Curry, Personal growth, Writing

Making the Best of Winter Despite COVID: because of you, we’re overcoming the despites; thank you for being part of our Thanksgiving joy

Sunrise in Anchorage comes @ 9:38 a.m.; the sun sets @ 3:57 p.m., so we have six hours. Despite the … Continue reading Making the Best of Winter Despite COVID: because of you, we’re overcoming the despites; thank you for being part of our Thanksgiving joy

What makes a bully & can they change?
Bullying, Coaching, Personal growth

What makes a bully & can they change?

What makes a bully? Many readers of Beating the Workplace Bully have asked me, “what makes a bully?” As a … Continue reading What makes a bully & can they change?

How Can I Remain Neutral in the Cold War Between My Supervisor and Co-worker?
Coaching, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

How Can I Remain Neutral in the Cold War Between My Supervisor and Co-worker?

Question: My co-worker, “Aly,” texts on her cellphone held under her desk, surfs the Internet, fakes going to the bathroom … Continue reading How Can I Remain Neutral in the Cold War Between My Supervisor and Co-worker?

1036 miles since COVID began
Coaching, Dr. Lynne Curry, Personal growth

1036 miles since COVID began

When the gym closed last March, my personal trainer, a collie, rejoiced and pointed with his nose toward the door. … Continue reading 1036 miles since COVID began

Turning the Tables on Workplace Bullies
Bullying, Coaching, Personal growth, Professional growth

Turning the Tables on Workplace Bullies

After Anne landed what she thought was a dream job, she quickly bonded with a charismatic co-worker, Karla. When Karla … Continue reading Turning the Tables on Workplace Bullies

Save Your Career From a Vindictive Manager’s Targeting: Here’s How
Bullying, Career, Coaching, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth, Uncategorized

Save Your Career From a Vindictive Manager’s Targeting: Here’s How

Question: I work for a subsidiary of a company headquartered in New York. I do a good job, but fear … Continue reading Save Your Career From a Vindictive Manager’s Targeting: Here’s How

Articles to help you navigate workplace & life challenges; articles to inspire
Career, Coaching, Personal growth, Professional growth

Articles to help you navigate workplace & life challenges; articles to inspire

Workplacecoachblog brings you (free) 3 to 5 articles weekly on topics such as “COVID powerlessness…or ‘we got this!’” (11/2) & … Continue reading Articles to help you navigate workplace & life challenges; articles to inspire

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