Change We CAN Control – It’s YOUR Attitude
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, with hybrid work models, economic uncertainty, and ongoing digital transformation, the ability to adapt our attitude is more crucial than ever. […]
Reflecting Back, Planning Ahead: Preparing for Your Best Year Yet
As 2023 draws to a close, it is the ideal moment for thoughtful reflection and intentional planning to help set goals for the year ahead. Rather than rushing into hopeful new year’s resolutions, take time to truly reflect first. […]
What’s Emotional Intelligence Got To Do With Leadership?
Update: Why This Conversation Matters Even More Now (May 2026) When I originally wrote this article, I was focused on helping leaders better understand the role emotional intelligence plays in how we show up for our teams—especially in moments that matter. Today, that conversation feels even more urgent. Recent research from Gallup shows a continued decline in employee engagement, with fewer employees feeling connected, motivated, or inspired at work. In fact, their latest findings highlight that many organizations are experiencing [...]
Women in Leadership – Gains and Goals
For the first time in the history of the Fortune 500, women are leading 10% of the United States’ largest companies by revenue. It might not feel like much of a leap, but it is a milestone nonetheless. Seeing women in these roles, achieving success and delivering results at the top of their industries, the more motivated and vindicated the push for gender parity. It is also encouraging to see gains in the traditionally male-dominated industries including financial services, defense [...]
How Delegation Helps Your Team… and You
The shift from doing to leading is notoriously hard for all executives. Distributing tasks, relinquishing control and putting your trust in your team are all skills you can learn and practice. When I was a project and program manager, I found delegation to be one of the most valuable tools in my toolbox, but it is one that I often see being misused and usually for the same reason. […]
Have you got a culture people want to be part of?
Life is a contradiction. We are awash with good intentions, performative actions, anger, and apathy. We’ve never had it so good; or so bad. Everything is changing faster than ever yet progress is also extremely slow. Technology is going to make us work smarter not harder; things have never been so complicated. Which is true? All of it and also none of it! For this week’s blog I’m taking a look at some of the recent research that points to [...]
3 Coaching Questions — and How I Answer Them
When I’m coaching and mentoring my clients — whether as part of a larger corporate effort or individual engagements, there are a few questions that come up time and again. I thought it would be useful to go over the three most common scenarios and share my tried and trusted strategies. #1 I really want to make a big change, how do I know if it’s the right move? When I hear that someone is looking to make big changes, [...]
How (And Why) To Make Measured Moves
By now we are familiar with the ‘Great Resignation’ as thousands of people embark on a COVID-induced career rethink. Gallup reported late last year that nearly half of U.S. workers are watching or hunting for job opportunities, while 35% of all U.S. workers have changed careers in the past three years. […]
What will success look like for you in 2022?
Success comes in many shapes and sizes, personal and professional. It can be a big moment or a small step. I wrote recently about the importance of celebrating our wins and in this final article of the year I’d like to ask: What will success look like for you in 2022? And how are you making it happen? […]
The Power of Owning Your Career
Season 5, Episode 1: Find a Super Mentor Creator: Simone Morris Alana M. Hill joins The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast for the kickoff of Season 5. She is an international change leadership expert, inspiring professionals to lead change in their lives and their organizations. Alana shares her secrets to career success reflecting on her engineering experiences, and advising listeners to hone in on their catalyst for change. Learn how a super mentor changed her life in this week's episode. [...]