Remaining buoyant in intense times
People are hopeful for changes that provide a sense of normalcy, yet in the same moment, many people are tired. We are trying to find...
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Janeen Shaffer, PCC
- Nov 29, 2021
- 2 min
How to honor the holidays and 2021, while stepping into a new year.
As we begin to approach the end of 2021 and enter the holiday season, there is more discussion about approaching the end of the year from...
Janeen Shaffer, PCC
- Oct 27, 2021
- 5 min
Aspiring to move into a new role in your organization? Here are some tips to help you.
Part of becoming a top candidate for internal promotions is understanding how to position yourself to be considered for promotions or...
Janeen Shaffer, PCC
- Sep 23, 2021
- 4 min
Being Empowered During Change
As we come to the end of September, there was a level of expectation that we would have more certainty about many things impacted by...
Janeen Shaffer, PCC
- Aug 26, 2021
- 2 min
Reminder of Hope, Choice, and Strength.
There has been a theme of burnout, tiredness, the need for hope, and the reminder of the courage within us. I share three poems to...
Janeen Shaffer, PCC
- Jul 29, 2021
- 3 min
Communication framework to use in discussing additional responsibilities
Perhaps more frequently than before, there are discussions about role changes and priority shifts that are impacting your bandwidth of...
Janeen Shaffer, PCC
- Jun 24, 2021
- 3 min
Cautionary Tale about Mentors
An effective mentor can provide a huge advantage to your professional career. A mentor who is respected in their field, committed to...
Janeen Shaffer, PCC
- May 20, 2021
- 5 min
How to get back into a flow and feel empowered during transitions
Life can throw us disruption in the blink of an eye or over a long, hard road that appears to be never-ending. A feeling that you need...
Janeen Shaffer, PCC
- May 6, 2021
- 4 min
Don’t like workplace politics? You can still help yourself.
I haven’t talked to anyone who likes workplace politics. However, I caution people to not use the negative perception and experiences as...
Janeen Shaffer, PCC
- Apr 22, 2021
- 4 min
How to listen to your intuition at work
I often hear from clients that they “had a feeling” about a person or situation and wished they had listened. How do you know when your...
Janeen Shaffer, PCC
- Mar 11, 2021
- 3 min
The Power of “What?” Questions
I have the pleasure of working with many smart, analytical, and strategic clients. By nature, they tend to ask questions to better...
Janeen Shaffer, PCC
- Jan 29, 2021
- 4 min
How to transform the critical dialogue in your head into an empowering one.
I haven’t run into any leader who hasn’t experienced some level of doubt and vulnerability throughout their career journey. As common as...
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