mentoring Archives - Alana M. Hill, PMP, CSP

From Inner Critic to Inner Coach: Reframing the Voice Within
From Inner Critic to Inner Coach: Reframing the Voice Within

From Inner Critic to Inner Coach: Reframing the Voice Within

We all carry a voice within us — that persistent inner monologue that often tells us we're not good enough, smart enough, or talented enough to pursue what we truly desire. For many of us, especially women navigating leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal growth, this "inner critic" can be the loudest voice in the room. But what if I told you that this inner critic could also be your inner coach? What if, instead of silencing it or letting it hold [...]

By Alana Hill|2025-03-13T15:47:10-05:00March 13th, 2025|DEI, Healing, Leading, Lifting|0 Comments

Change We CAN Control – It’s YOUR Attitude
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Change We CAN Control – It’s YOUR Attitude

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. […]

By Alana Hill|2024-11-21T02:40:35-06:00November 20th, 2024|Leading|0 Comments

If You Want Something Done Right…
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If You Want Something Done Right…

If You Want Something Done Right…

Many leaders fall into the trap of completing this phrase the traditional way: “If you want something done right, do it yourself!” However, in today’s collaborative and inclusive workplace, this mindset is not just outdated—it’s detrimental to team development, psychological safety, and organizational success. […]

By Alana Hill|2024-10-24T04:30:11-05:00October 23rd, 2024|Leading|0 Comments

Change Reflection: Lessons from the Past to Prepare for the Future
Change Reflection: Lessons from the Past to Prepare for the Future

Change Reflection: Lessons from the Past to Prepare for the Future

Change is not just inevitable—it's accelerating. As someone who is immersed in change, I often hear executives and project managers express concern about keeping pace with this ever-increasing velocity of transformation. However, by examining historical patterns and leveraging past experiences, organizations can better prepare for future challenges and opportunities. I feel like we are forgetting to learn from our own histories when doing so can be a shortcut to success. The Accelerating Pace of Change Recent studies indicate that the [...]

By Alana Hill|2024-07-17T03:19:18-05:00July 17th, 2024|Leading|0 Comments

Want to be an ally? Just ask!
Want to be an ally? Just ask!

Want to be an ally? Just ask!

Fear stands in the way of well intentioned people when it comes to allyship in the workplace. Many senior managers and executives are wary of doing and saying the wrong thing. So they stay quiet. High profile missteps and misfires have contributed to a miscalibration in how allyship efforts are perceived. It doesn’t have to be this way. New research has found that advantaged groups greatly underestimate the positive effects of allyship in the workplace. On average, attempts at allyship [...]

By Alana Hill|2024-06-23T05:39:56-05:00June 23rd, 2024|DEI, Leading|0 Comments

What’s Emotional Intelligence Got To Do With Leadership?
What’s Emotional Intelligence Got To Do With Leadership?

What’s Emotional Intelligence Got To Do With Leadership?

These are times of heightened emotions. What we are seeing, hearing and experiencing is through our emotions. I have studied, written about and applied emotional intelligence throughout my life and career, (sometimes without even realizing it at the time) to the point that it is embedded in my practice. However, it always serves us to take a step back, consider the current context and expand our understanding. To that end, let’s unpack: What has emotional intelligence got to do with [...]

By Alana Hill|2025-05-07T15:13:02-05:00November 1st, 2023|Leading|0 Comments

Women in Leadership – Gains and Goals
Women in Leadership – Gains and Goals

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 [...]

By Alana Hill|2023-09-04T18:47:56-05:00September 4th, 2023|Leading|0 Comments

The DEI burden problem – and how to fix it
The DEI burden problem – and how to fix it

The DEI burden problem – and how to fix it

There’s an ongoing and overwhelming burden on black people to drive DEI efforts in organizations. This is part of the problem – not the solution. […]

By Alana Hill|2023-08-01T09:18:18-05:00March 14th, 2023|DEI, Leading|0 Comments

Tech and the talent gap: no time to waste
Tech and the talent gap: no time to waste

Tech and the talent gap: no time to waste

In the wake of George Floyd’s murder big tech made many promises and pledges around diversity, equity and inclusion. Two years later, there’s little evidence of action or the level of sustainable change that we need to see. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 83% of tech executives are white. Business Insider’s research tracking progress in representation in the tech industry post George Floyd found that only 5% of the tech workforce, 3% of executives, and 1% of [...]

By Alana Hill|2023-08-01T09:18:23-05:00July 3rd, 2022|Leading|0 Comments

3 Coaching Questions — and How I Answer Them
3 Coaching Questions — and How I Answer Them

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, [...]

By Alana Hill|2023-08-01T09:18:27-05:00May 26th, 2022|Leading|0 Comments