The Creativity at Work Blog

What a surprise to learn that  Eric Schmidt has a coach. In “The Best Advice I Ever Got” a feature by Fortune Magazine, Schmidt explains why having a coach is so important: A coach is crucial to giving you perspective.
Watch the video: Schmidt: Everyone needs a coach(0:41)
Find inspiration, renewed confidence, and the empowerment to make positive [...]

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Alchemy
When I tell people I am a Corporate Alchemist, I get some interesting responses, and none of them are neutral. People are either incredulous, excited or curious. Most Americans I talk to don’t know what alchemy is, and Canadians often reference “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho.
So what is Alchemy?
The word alchemy was derived from the [...]

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Tim Eavenson has written a thought-provoking blog about working for free, based on a story on NPR this morning profiling Ariel Horn, the head of a small ad agency in New York, who thinks he’s come up with a novel model for riding out the recession.
Horn has opened his doors to out-of-work execs to come [...]

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When the world as we know it is no longer fulfilling or endurable, when there is a crisis, or when a door closes, we are “called forth” to step into a higher purpose. It’s time to answer your call or find your calling. Everyone I coach who has lost their job is on a Hero’s Journey [...]

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Linda Naiman, a business and life coach, offers people who have recently been laid off a complimentary 30-minute coaching session [until June 30, 2009] to help spark the process of creative transformation. She suggests considering the following exercises:

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WSJ reports “With layoffs being announced nearly every day, it’s easy to dwell on the possibility of losing your job. Experts say now is the time to find ways to help your company save money and keep it from losing ground. You’ll be more valuable to your firm, but even if you are eventually laid [...]

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I write a coaching column about workplace challenges at Essence of Life www.eolife.org. I invite you to send in your questions or weigh in with your own insights here.
Q. Help! I recently got promoted to a management position at work. How do I find the balance between leading and being in control, without being a control [...]

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Q: I am a manager in a large government organization and my team is complaining that our meetings are boring. How can we make our meetings more enjoyable, more engaging and more productive for everyone?

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