Are you struggling with thorny workplace politics, an oppressive boss, or difficult colleagues?
- You may normally feel competent in your career, but these kinds of challenges may be causing you to feel worried, frustrated and even powerless. And that could be making you moody and unhappy.
- The stress may be leaking into your personal life, making it very hard to "get away from work," relax and have energy for your family and friends.
Perhaps people are advising you to "stand up for yourself." But are you fearful that could make things even worse?
- You may therefore be wondering if you have the ability to protect yourself – and you may be oscillating between blaming yourself and blaming others for the situation. That could make you feel more stuck, and unable to see a real solution.
Or perhaps your main challenge is that you really want to be more yourself at work, but struggle to be truly authentic in that setting.
- You may be worried that simply being who you are would be too vulnerable, not acceptable to others, and might undermine your career. You may believe you need to make a painful choice between being true to yourself and being able to earn a living.
I have many times assisted people with these kinds of challenges – both as a therapist and as an executive coach in a variety of organizational settings.
- Having over 20 years of coaching experience in these environments, I've developed an in-depth understanding of their pitfalls, opportunities and political complexities. And I've taught extensively on how to function in organizations successfully, with lower stress, increased astuteness and heightened authenticity.
If we join forces to address your workplace challenges, my focus would be on you acquiring the self-insight, advanced communication skills and other capacities that are necessary for best managing your professional relationships, and your career.
- And if you're interested, you'll also learn how to demonstrate "executive presence" in a way that usually leads to greater stature and respect, whether you're an executive or not.
To learn more about my experience with work and career issues, see my executive coaching website.
- Or take a look at some of my many articles on how to effectively deal with a range of workplace and career challenges.
