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To demonstrate that we really do practice what we preach, I want to share some of my big rocks and what I have been doing over the past few years to prioritize to hopefully inspire you on your own journey.

Do you feel like you need to take on extra work dumped on you by colleagues who seem either helpless or entitled? This inequitable work transfer is a common theme Seasons Leadership Co-Founders Susan Ireland and Debbie Collard hear about from their coaching clients. Susan shares tips on how to get that monkey off your back.

What is your personal brand? Could you answer this question? Many of my coaching clients have shared their frustration at being asked this recently during job interviews. And while I think this is a terrible interview question (because with so many definitions of “brand” how do we even know we are talking about the same thing?) it is an important, if not tricky thing to nail down.

Setbacks, disappointments and unfortunately, even crises happen to all of us at some point in our lives. These often leave us feeling overwhelmed, tired, frustrated, upset, numb, defiant, angry - just to name a few challenging emotions. Susan Ireland, co-founder of Seasons Leadership, shares five steps to building resilience.

What is your compelling vision? Susan Ireland, co-founder of Seasons Leadership, shares what she learned about the Polynesian Voyaging Society and how their vision had a lasting impact in our latest blog post. In the Seasons Leadership Program, we talk about the importance of creating a clear vision, and then communicating it in a clear and compelling way that resonates with the team who will ultimately bring the vision to life. The results are inspiring!

Does it bother you if someone reaches out to connect and then asks you to get on their calendar? Susan Ireland, co-founder of Seasons Leadership, explores the etiquette around using calendar apps in our latest blog post.

The only constant in life is change. Susan Ireland, co-founder of Seasons Leadership, shares four strategies to help navigate these challenging times in our latest blog post.