A Pause is a temporary stop in action or speech. The power of the pause may be the best strategy to have more thoughtful and impactful interactions. It's often counterintuitive (or uncomfortable), yet an essential leadership communication skill.

“The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.” Mark Twain

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A Pause is a temporary stop in action or speech. The power of the pause may be the best strategy to have more thoughtful and impactful interactions. It's often counterintuitive (or uncomfortable), yet an essential leadership communication skill.

"Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just stop and breathe." Brene Brown

Helen Young-McLaughlin is CEO and founder of The Leverage Academy. She coaches managers and leaders on how important empathy, listening, and effective communication is to the health of any organization. 

As an ICF-certified coach, she brings 25+ years of experience and a unique blend of coaching, counseling, and consulting to your company to transform your middle managers into your most valuable asset.

In her group program, The Leverage Academy, and through 1:1 coaching, Helen helps small and medium-sized businesses slash turnover, boost morale, improve relationships, and develop employees into productive (and happier) managers. 

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Behavioral Change refers to the process of modifying an individual's actions, attitudes, and habits to improve their performance, productivity, and overall well-

being in the workplace.

“Thy Will Be Done.”

Embodying Change: A Whole System Approach

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Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

Behavioral Change refers to the process of modifying an individual's actions, attitudes, and habits to improve their performance, productivity, and overall well-being in the workplace.

“That which we need the most will be found where we least want to look.” Carl Jung

Todd Holzman has dedicated his life to empowering the difference makers. As the founder of Holzman Leadership Todd’s Real Work Process is used by CEO’s, Senior Leaders, and HR Executives at numerous Fortunate 500, FTSE100, and Global 2000 companies to transform their leaders, cultures, and business results.

He has taught leadership at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and Columbia University, and clients include American Express, Bristol Myers Squibb, British Telecom, Editas, Nestle, and Red Bull.

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Life Work Balance making decisions where you are putting your life and yourself first.

“In every aspect of life, balance is the key.” Karolina Kurkova

What Does Work Life Balance Even Mean

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Life Work Balance making decisions where you are putting your life and yourself first.

“Building a life is not something one does with a wandering mind or insecure fears. While it can be nice to daydream, our lives can only be created with real commitment. Hence, feet, two of them in particular should be planted firmly in the world we want to live in.” Jeanne Collins

Jeanne Collins is an award-winning interior designer who left the corporate world behind to find her true self through design and internal reflection. Her firm, JerMar Designs, works with executives and entrepreneurs, focusing on projects that combine sophistication and balance with inner and outer wellness. Winner of the 2022 Luxe Magazine Red Award, she was also recently nominated as an HGTV Designer of the Year. She chronicles her journey and the approach that changed her life and work in her memoir, Two Feet In: Lessons from an All-In Life.

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Forgiveness is the ability to release the power a past event has over us and mitigate the amygdala’s guarding power to protect us so that we can navigate future risks.

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The Art Of Forgiveness: A Key To High Performance Leadership

“The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world.” Marianne Williamson

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Forgiveness is the ability to release the power a past event has over us and mitigate the amygdala’s guarding power to protect us so that we can navigate future risks.

“There is hardly ever better than here. It is just different.” Joseph Myers’ Grandfather

Joseph Myers stands as a beacon in the realms of trust, belonging and cultural development, bringing over two decades of dedicated research and profound insights into the essential human need to trust and belong. With a career spanning 25+ years in studying the intricate dynamics of connection, Joseph has cultivated a unique perspective on the power of trust and belonging and its transformative effect on organizations and societies.

His seminal work, as highlighted in his acclaimed publications including "The Search to Belong," "Organic Community," and the best-selling "Trust Me," explores the depth of relational connections and the fabric of communal ties. Joseph's exploration into the nature of trust and his innovative concept of Distrusting Differently™ offers invaluable wisdom for organizations aiming to build resilient, trusting communities.

Joseph's expertise is not just theoretical but deeply practical. He offers actionable insights into how organizations can nurture spaces where individuals feel truly valued and connected.

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