{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"InSync Executive Coaching","home_page_url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com","description":"InSync Executive Coaching","author":{"name":"InSync Executive Coaching"},"items":[{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/what-should-ambitious-leaders-aim-for-now","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/gY0DwJ1\"/><p>I've been wrestling with an uncomfortable question lately.</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/what-should-ambitious-leaders-aim-for-now","title":"What Should Ambitious Leaders Aim For Now?","summary":"I've been wrestling with an uncomfortable question lately.","date_modified":"2026-06-01T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/so-smart-its-limiting","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/9f46ab36-e0fc-49c5-8ed1-e4c3b1a9fc67/ChatGPT%20Image%20Apr%2030%2C%202026%2C%2004_54_29%20PM.png\"/><p>“Honestly… working with this person is hard.”</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/so-smart-its-limiting","title":"So Smart, It's Limiting","summary":"“Honestly… working with this person is hard.”","date_modified":"2026-05-18T16:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/why-some-team-members-won%E2%80%99t-think-for-themselves","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/9f46ab36-e0fc-49c5-8ed1-e4c3b1a9fc67/ChatGPT%20Image%20Apr%2030%2C%202026%2C%2004_54_29%20PM.png\"/><p>A leader came into a session, clearly frustrated.</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/why-some-team-members-won%E2%80%99t-think-for-themselves","title":"Why Some Team Members Won’t Think for Themselves","summary":"A leader came into a session, clearly frustrated.","date_modified":"2026-05-04T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/when-you-feel-you-are-failing","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/nypDRVA\"/><p>“This isn’t going to work. I think I’m going to lose my job.”</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/when-you-feel-you-are-failing","title":"When You Feel You Are Failing","summary":"“This isn’t going to work. I think I’m going to lose my job.”","date_modified":"2026-04-20T17:25:29Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/where-change-actually-starts-in-complex-organizations","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/07VJNy3\"/><p>Many leaders believe that once the strategy is clear, change should follow.</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/where-change-actually-starts-in-complex-organizations","title":"Where Change Actually Starts in Complex Organizations","summary":"Many leaders believe that once the strategy is clear, change should follow.","date_modified":"2026-04-12T20:03:26Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/when-pushing-harder-stops-working","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/9f46ab36-e0fc-49c5-8ed1-e4c3b1a9fc67/oleksandrpidvalnyi-dominoes-6795407_1280.jpg\"/><p>“I feel like the harder I push, the more the organization pushes 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They surround us, shape us, and often frustrate us — but most of the time, we don’t even realize they’re there.</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/the-systems-we-swim-in","title":"The Systems We Swim In","summary":"Think of a fish trying to describe water. That’s us with systems. They surround us, shape us, and often frustrate us — but most of the time, we don’t even realize they’re there.","date_modified":"2025-10-17T19:14:08Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/ai-uncertainty-and-your-leadership-future","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/y6rgpVB\"/><p>Let’s be honest: no one has a crystal ball when it comes to AI. Some say it’s the end of jobs as we know them. Others say it’s the beginning of a golden age. The truth? Probably somewhere in the messy middle.</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/ai-uncertainty-and-your-leadership-future","title":"AI, Uncertainty, and Your Leadership Future","summary":"Let’s be honest: no one has a crystal ball when it comes to AI. Some say it’s the end of jobs as we know them. Others say it’s the beginning of a golden age. The truth? Probably somewhere in the messy middle.","date_modified":"2025-09-30T18:22:33Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/inner-awareness-the-hardest-step-in-leadership-growth","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/VJKyjan\"/><p>One of the most overlooked elements of leadership growth is developing inner awareness. It sounds simple, but it’s one of the hardest muscles to build. Without it, we get caught in old patterns — reacting from emotion in...</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/inner-awareness-the-hardest-step-in-leadership-growth","title":"Inner Awareness: The Hardest Step in Leadership Growth","summary":"One of the most overlooked elements of leadership growth is developing inner awareness. It sounds simple, but it’s one of the hardest muscles to build. Without it, we get caught in old patterns — reacting from emotion in...","date_modified":"2025-09-08T13:31:38Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/the-myth-of-meritocracy","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/akVGl8z\"/><p>When I was early in my leadership career, I was convinced that if I just delivered great results, I’d move up.</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/the-myth-of-meritocracy","title":"The Myth of Meritocracy","summary":"When I was early in my leadership career, I was convinced that if I just delivered great results, I’d move up.","date_modified":"2025-09-05T00:30:45Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/when-success-starts-to-feel-like-a-trap","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/lbQeQOg\"/><p>If you’ve ever felt like you're only as good as your last success — you're not alone.</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/when-success-starts-to-feel-like-a-trap","title":"When Success Starts to Feel Like a Trap","summary":"If you’ve ever felt like you're only as good as your last success — you're not alone.","date_modified":"2025-08-12T18:40:59Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/why-emotional-intelligence-is-a-strategic-advantage-for-emerging","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/12605\"/><p>I remember the moment it clicked.</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/why-emotional-intelligence-is-a-strategic-advantage-for-emerging","title":"Why Emotional Intelligence is a Strategic Advantage for Emerging","summary":"I remember the moment it clicked.","date_modified":"2025-07-14T19:15:07Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/experts-blind-spots","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/110964\"/><p>When I coach high-performing leaders — especially those operating from an Expert mindset — there’s a moment that almost always shows up:</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/experts-blind-spots","title":"Expert's Blind Spots","summary":"When I coach high-performing leaders — especially those operating from an Expert mindset — there’s a moment that almost always shows up:","date_modified":"2025-07-01T12:25:48Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/the-expert%E2%80%99s-dilemma-what-to-do-when-there%E2%80%99s-no-right-answer","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/36859\"/><p>Early in your leadership journey, the ability to solve problems and provide clear answers earns trust.</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/the-expert%E2%80%99s-dilemma-what-to-do-when-there%E2%80%99s-no-right-answer","title":"The Expert’s Dilemma: What to Do When There’s No Right Answer","summary":"Early in your leadership journey, the ability to solve problems and provide clear answers earns trust.","date_modified":"2025-06-16T21:06:46Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/the-messy-leap-from-socialized-to-expert","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/2232\"/><p> Making the leap from the Socialized Mind to Expert isn’t smooth or obvious.</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/the-messy-leap-from-socialized-to-expert","title":"The (Messy) Leap from Socialized to Expert","summary":" Making the leap from the Socialized Mind to Expert isn’t smooth or obvious.","date_modified":"2025-06-04T17:11:06Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/leadership-growth-is-messy-and-full-of-paradoxes","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/oANd99V\"/><p>If you've ever had a team member who always agrees, avoids conflict, and hesitates to speak their mind — you're likely working with someone centered in the Socialized Mind stage.</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/leadership-growth-is-messy-and-full-of-paradoxes","title":"Leadership Growth Is Messy and Full of Paradoxes","summary":"If you've ever had a team member who always agrees, avoids conflict, and hesitates to speak their mind — you're likely working with someone centered in the Socialized Mind stage.","date_modified":"2025-05-20T00:51:18Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/helping-followers-transition-to-leadership","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/6183\"/><p>I remember managing people who were exceptional diplomats. I was usually hired to establish new norms, introduce new procedures, and drive innovative solutions. So I found it frustrating when these “diplomats” held tight...</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/helping-followers-transition-to-leadership","title":"Helping Followers Transition to Leadership","summary":"I remember managing people who were exceptional diplomats. I was usually hired to establish new norms, introduce new procedures, and drive innovative solutions. So I found it frustrating when these “diplomats” held tight...","date_modified":"2025-05-05T19:44:51Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/breaking-free-the-real-start-of-leadership","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/wNZabr4\"/><p>Remember when we were in the early conventional stage, we were shaped by group membership, professional groups, friend groups, etc. and wanted to belong. We want to maintain peace and harmony within the group. We learn t...</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/breaking-free-the-real-start-of-leadership","title":"Breaking Free: The Real Start of Leadership","summary":"Remember when we were in the early conventional stage, we were shaped by group membership, professional groups, friend groups, etc. and wanted to belong. We want to maintain peace and harmony within the group. We learn t...","date_modified":"2025-04-30T14:14:02Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/why-is-leadership-so-hard","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/V57y5bk\"/><p>Leadership in today’s fast-moving, complex world requires more than just tactical problem-solving. It demands the ability to think strategically, engage diverse stakeholders, and navigate uncertainty with empathy and res...</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/why-is-leadership-so-hard","title":"Why Is Leadership So Hard?","summary":"Leadership in today’s fast-moving, complex world requires more than just tactical problem-solving. It demands the ability to think strategically, engage diverse stakeholders, and navigate uncertainty with empathy and res...","date_modified":"2025-04-14T21:44:54Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/increasing-team-resiliency","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/85459\"/><p>In my years leading innovation teams, I've identified essential practices that enhance team resilience. Managing resilience is crucial in today's environment of constant change, reorganizations, and layoffs.</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/increasing-team-resiliency","title":"Increasing Team Resiliency","summary":"In my years leading innovation teams, I've identified essential practices that enhance team resilience. Managing resilience is crucial in today's environment of constant change, reorganizations, and layoffs.","date_modified":"2024-07-29T12:26:51Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/tips-to-improve-hiring","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/8535\"/><p>Over the years, I've hired many people (maybe even you! 😜). Most of the time, new hires worked out well. But let's be honest, sometimes it was just \"meh.\" Adam Grant’s latest book, \"Hidden Potential,\" disrupts much of o...</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/tips-to-improve-hiring","title":"Tips to Improve Hiring","summary":"Over the years, I've hired many people (maybe even you! 😜). Most of the time, new hires worked out well. But let's be honest, sometimes it was just \"meh.\" Adam Grant’s latest book, \"Hidden Potential,\" disrupts much of o...","date_modified":"2024-07-28T21:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/developing-self-awareness","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/12159\"/><p>One of the cornerstones of leadership development is self-awareness.</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/developing-self-awareness","title":"Developing Self-Awareness","summary":"One of the cornerstones of leadership development is self-awareness.","date_modified":"2024-06-03T19:23:47Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/developing-your-emotional-regulation","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/QzwYxQb\"/><p>In this article, I will explain how to develop your emotional regulation.</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/developing-your-emotional-regulation","title":"Developing Your Emotional Regulation","summary":"In this article, I will explain how to develop your emotional regulation.","date_modified":"2024-05-08T14:01:32Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/how-do-you-receive-feedback","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/1103\"/><p>My previous post delved into the nuanced stages of adult development, shedding light on the strengths and blind spots associated with each level. But why does it matter, you ask? Well, it boils down to treating others ba...</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/how-do-you-receive-feedback","title":"How Do You Receive Feedback?","summary":"My previous post delved into the nuanced stages of adult development, shedding light on the strengths and blind spots associated with each level. But why does it matter, you ask? Well, it boils down to treating others ba...","date_modified":"2024-05-08T13:53:18Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/where-are-you","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/62509\"/><p>As we progress through adulthood, we undergo growth in two dimensions: horizontal and vertical. Horizontal development pertains to acquiring knowledge and skills readily accessible through numerous opportunities and is o...</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/where-are-you","title":"Where Are You?","summary":"As we progress through adulthood, we undergo growth in two dimensions: horizontal and vertical. Horizontal development pertains to acquiring knowledge and skills readily accessible through numerous opportunities and is o...","date_modified":"2023-09-14T16:33:45Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/habit-12-distracted-by-your-radar","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/7772\"/><p>Habit 12: Distracted by Your Radar</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/habit-12-distracted-by-your-radar","title":"Habit 12: Distracted by Your Radar","summary":"Habit 12: Distracted by Your Radar","date_modified":"2022-11-14T22:10:30Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/habit-11-ruminating","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/kVZ71aq\"/><p>Women tend to hold on to adverse events and attribute their failures to their abilities. This tendency to ruminate is related to our beliefs about needing to be the expert and perfect. When we ruminate for extended perio...</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/habit-11-ruminating","title":"Habit 11: Ruminating","summary":"Women tend to hold on to adverse events and attribute their failures to their abilities. This tendency to ruminate is related to our beliefs about needing to be the expert and perfect. When we ruminate for extended perio...","date_modified":"2022-10-28T14:41:17Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/habit-10-too-much","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/9f46ab36-e0fc-49c5-8ed1-e4c3b1a9fc67/blob.png\"/><p>The habit of too much is when we go overboard, with too much emotion, detail or disclosure.</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/habit-10-too-much","title":"Habit 10: Too Much","summary":"The habit of too much is when we go overboard, with too much emotion, detail or disclosure.","date_modified":"2022-10-01T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/is-minimizing-reducing-your-impact","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/5226\"/><p>Saying sorry just a bit too much, even for things you had nothing to be sorry about? Do you tend to pass off credit to your team? Do you jump into a conversation starting with an apology?</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/is-minimizing-reducing-your-impact","title":"Habit 9: Minimizing","summary":"Saying sorry just a bit too much, even for things you had nothing to be sorry about? Do you tend to pass off credit to your team? Do you jump into a conversation starting with an apology?","date_modified":"2022-09-22T19:07:39Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/habit-8-the-disease-to-please","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/Dx6QJza\"/><p>The disease to please is a favourite of many of my clients. They don't want to disappoint others or be a burden; they admit that they say YES to most asks. They also worry that they wouldn't be seen as a team player if t...</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/habit-8-the-disease-to-please","title":"Habit 8: The Disease to Please","summary":"The disease to please is a favourite of many of my clients. They don't want to disappoint others or be a burden; they admit that they say YES to most asks. They also worry that they wouldn't be seen as a team player if t...","date_modified":"2022-09-06T20:28:35Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/habit-6-putting-your-job-before-your-career","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/5984\"/><p>Do you feel like you are stagnating in your career? Do you tell yourself that it’s good enough? That you are happy where you are and that you’re invaluable to your team?</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/habit-6-putting-your-job-before-your-career","title":"Habit 6: Putting Your Job Before Your Career","summary":"Do you feel like you are stagnating in your career? Do you tell yourself that it’s good enough? That you are happy where you are and that you’re invaluable to your team?","date_modified":"2022-08-22T05:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/expertise-perfection","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/OmlgPB\"/><p>Many women feel that one way to get ahead is to ensure they are the expert in their field. Do not get me wrong; you need to know how to do your job; however, as you advance in the organization, your ability to lead and m...</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/expertise-perfection","title":"Habit 3 & 7: Overvaluing Expertise & The Perfection Trap","summary":"Many women feel that one way to get ahead is to ensure they are the expert in their field. Do not get me wrong; you need to know how to do your job; however, as you advance in the organization, your ability to lead and m...","date_modified":"2022-03-21T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/claiming-credit-getting-rewarded","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/2940\"/><p>Habit 1 & 2: Reluctance to Claim our Achievements and Expect Others to Notice and Reward Spontaneously.</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/claiming-credit-getting-rewarded","title":"Habit 1 & 2: Claiming Credit & Getting Rewarded","summary":"Habit 1 & 2: Reluctance to Claim our Achievements and Expect Others to Notice and Reward Spontaneously.","date_modified":"2022-03-16T00:42:01Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/excessive-need-to-be-me","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/DxPyGrK\"/><p>The habit that holds many leaders back, regardless of gender, is the excessive need to be ME. We believe that these behaviours define us and our personalities. We are unwilling or think we can't change.</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/excessive-need-to-be-me","title":"Excessive Need to be ME","summary":"The habit that holds many leaders back, regardless of gender, is the excessive need to be ME. We believe that these behaviours define us and our personalities. We are unwilling or think we can't change.","date_modified":"2021-12-21T21:00:30Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/excuses-excuses","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/9f46ab36-e0fc-49c5-8ed1-e4c3b1a9fc67/Excuses.jpg\"/><p>What’s your favourite excuse? We all laugh about the kid that claimed their dog ate their homework. Yet, we all make excuses for our behaviour or poor results.</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/excuses-excuses","title":"Excuses, Excuses","summary":"What’s your favourite excuse? We all laugh about the kid that claimed their dog ate their homework. Yet, we all make excuses for our behaviour or poor results.","date_modified":"2021-10-01T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/do-you-feel-heard","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/V50Y5oQ\"/><p>Have you ever had this situation happen to you? You tell someone about a fantastic idea you have, expecting some acknowledgement or expression of understanding. Instead, you get a response that starts with No, But or How...</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/do-you-feel-heard","title":"Do You Feel Heard?","summary":"Have you ever had this situation happen to you? You tell someone about a fantastic idea you have, expecting some acknowledgement or expression of understanding. Instead, you get a response that starts with No, But or How...","date_modified":"2021-08-13T15:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/hows-your-judgement-working-for-you","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/5946/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25\"/><p>In the previous post, I mentioned the habits or behaviours that keep us stuck and not achieving our goals. If you missed the posting or would like to review it, you can find them here: </p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/hows-your-judgement-working-for-you","title":"How's Your Judgement Working for You?","summary":"In the previous post, I mentioned the habits or behaviours that keep us stuck and not achieving our goals. If you missed the posting or would like to review it, you can find them here: ","date_modified":"2021-07-15T23:43:00Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/behaviours-that-keep-you-stuck","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/3459\"/><p>All of us have habits that we have developed over the years. These habits, quite frankly, got us where we are. We have crafted them over our lifetime, and for the most part, they serve us well. However, sometimes those h...</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/behaviours-that-keep-you-stuck","title":"Behaviours That Keep You Stuck","summary":"All of us have habits that we have developed over the years. These habits, quite frankly, got us where we are. We have crafted them over our lifetime, and for the most part, they serve us well. However, sometimes those h...","date_modified":"2021-04-19T19:36:10Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/closing-out-the-conversation----part-4","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/bzy4opN\"/><p>Hopefully, with some of the ideas and questions provided in previous posts, you feel better equipped for the conversation. If you have tried these ideas, I hope you enjoyed mutual learning and found some win-win solution...</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/closing-out-the-conversation----part-4","title":"Closing Out The Conversation -- Part 4","summary":"Hopefully, with some of the ideas and questions provided in previous posts, you feel better equipped for the conversation. If you have tried these ideas, I hope you enjoyed mutual learning and found some win-win solution...","date_modified":"2021-02-01T22:52:20Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/starting-difficult-conversation-for-great-outcomes----part-3","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/12587\"/><p>Once you are prepared to have the conversation, start with your intention or overall goal. Here are some opening statements that might help you craft yours. </p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/starting-difficult-conversation-for-great-outcomes----part-3","title":"Starting Difficult Conversation for Great Outcomes -- Part 3","summary":"Once you are prepared to have the conversation, start with your intention or overall goal. Here are some opening statements that might help you craft yours. ","date_modified":"2021-01-14T17:31:29Z"},{"id":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/difficult-conversation----part-2","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/Y88ErDq\"/><p>“So, tell me what you do want, what you really, really want?”  -- Spice Girls</p>","url":"https://insyncexecutivecoaching.com/insights/f/difficult-conversation----part-2","title":"Difficult Conversation -- Part 2","summary":"“So, tell me what you do want, what you really, really want?”  -- Spice Girls","date_modified":"2021-01-14T15:50:42Z"}]}