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High-horse Manager Critiques Me for Being Twice-divorced
Career, Coaching, Conflict & communications, Professional growth

High-horse Manager Critiques Me for Being Twice-divorced

Question: I loved my job until seven months ago. That’s when our former chief executive officer retired, and our board … Continue reading High-horse Manager Critiques Me for Being Twice-divorced

Fizzled Romance Leaves an Afterburn
Coaching, Conflict & communications, Personal growth, Professional growth

Fizzled Romance Leaves an Afterburn

Question: As the lead for our department, I have to make hard calls in terms of who gets leave and … Continue reading Fizzled Romance Leaves an Afterburn

Looking for Mr. Goodboss
Career, Coaching, Personal growth, Professional growth

Looking for Mr. Goodboss

Question: I’ve had bad luck with bosses. I expect to be treated with respect and paid what I’m worth. I … Continue reading Looking for Mr. Goodboss

The Wounded Rhino and the Scorched Earth Arsonist: the 2 fiercest bullies
Bullying, Coaching, Office politics, Personal growth

The Wounded Rhino and the Scorched Earth Arsonist: the 2 fiercest bullies

When you hear “bully,” you might think of the angry, aggressive jerks you’ve encountered. They’re the bullies that blame, demean, … Continue reading The Wounded Rhino and the Scorched Earth Arsonist: the 2 fiercest bullies

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

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

What to do when your boss treats everyone badly
Bullying, Career, Coaching, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Office politics, Professional growth

What to do when your boss treats everyone badly

Question: My immediate supervisor, “Wally,” is nasty, narcissistic and treats all employees like scum. He screams at, threatens and lies … Continue reading What to do when your boss treats everyone badly

COVID Powerlessness…or “we got this!”
Coaching, COVID-19, Dr. Lynne Curry, Personal growth

COVID Powerlessness…or “we got this!”

At first, it seemed as if we’d walked onto the set of a science fiction movie. The municipal manager stood … Continue reading COVID Powerlessness…or “we got this!”

Don’t Take a Bad Job; Ask These ?s First & Reference Check The Supervisor
Career, Coaching, Professional growth

Don’t Take a Bad Job; Ask These ?s First & Reference Check The Supervisor

Have you ever regretted accepting a job offer? Ever wished you had asked more questions to understand the “terms of … Continue reading Don’t Take a Bad Job; Ask These ?s First & Reference Check The Supervisor

Political fighting in my workplace scorches me.
Career, Coaching, Office politics, Personal growth, Professional growth

Political fighting in my workplace scorches me.

Question: When I landed my dream job, my coworkers welcomed me with open arms. The job description seemed written for … Continue reading Political fighting in my workplace scorches me.

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