Joyce Weiss

I work with organizations and individuals who want to kick conflict and chaos to the curb - Queen of Conflict Resolution and Communication Coach

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Secrets From a Career Coach to Gain More Control at Work and Home

As a Career Coach, several of my clients wanted me to help them identify how they can do more with less in a new way…to change their status quo. They described how they felt like gerbils constantly running on a wheel…going no where! After doing a couple of pilot programs, we discovered key questions that people enjoyed answering on how to change their routine.

This article is a description of one of my programs – The New Normal: Doing More with Less. I hope that the information will help you solve some of your own issues at work. Leaders and their employees are maxed out with new demands on resources. I challenge you to think about important changes so you can gain control of your hectic life! Creative thinking is a necessity to keep up with constant change and expectations. We all have the same 24 hours in our day. We need to figure out how to work as productively as possible and change the way we have done things in the past. You will learn strategies to keep up with the workload without burning out. I look hearing your comments and questions! 🙂

Career Coach Secret # 1: Balance – I’m stuck in high gear

  1. What boundaries do you set for yourself at work to achieve balance in your personal life?
  2. What boundaries do you need to set for yourself at work?
  3. What systems do you use to identify what is important to whom and when?
  4. How do you weed out or stop things that aren’t working and recharge with a new program alignment?

Career Coach Secret #2: Fun -“Look, Ma – no hands!” Give yourself permission to have fun

  1. What issues/barriers are hindering you from creating a positive work environment?
  2. How do you keep your staff, team, and YOU from burning out?
  3. What does your organization do to encourage life prioritization?

Career Coach Secret # 3: Strategies from Joyce Weiss

  1. Which questions above speak to your specific needs?
  2. Select only 2-3 questions and decide what action steps you need to take to gain more control in your life.
  3. Discuss your new ideas with someone who you trust and set mutual goals and times to reconnect.
  4. Feel free to send your ideas to me at Joyce@JoyceWeiss.com and I will send you a response.
  5. What strategies do you use to gain control balancing your personal life?

I want to hear from you.
What action steps will you take as a result of reading this article?
CLICK HERE to send me your questions about your own work life balance.

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I created this powerful step-by-step self-guided workbook to specifically help the hundreds of business people like you, who continually contact me for expert communication advice on:

  • Improving personal work relationships
  • Management’s interaction with workflows
  • Leadership’s ability to be clear and transparent abut their goals
  • Replacing stress points they face every day with positive outcomes.
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Until next time,

This is Joyce Weiss, Communication Strategist and Career Coach

You can start tackling tough conversations with bullies, different generations, and even narcissists once you learn the powerful strategies. I will do whatever it takes to help you improve your quality of life.

Feel free to call me (800.713.1926) concerning your own team/executive retreats, workshops, and on line career and life coaching.

Remember…You Get What YOU Tolerate!

See YOU Next Week.

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More Leadership Secrets From a Life Coach

Life Coach Joyce Weiss shares leadership secrets to help you promote your star employees.  

  • Do you want to coach your star employees so they can move forward to the next level?
  • Do you have employees who need to uncover blind spots yet are resistant to constructive feedback?

If so, this article will be extremely helpful to leaders who want to communicate deeper with their employees.  This article is not for the timid or sensitive team members who are afraid of honest communication.  The ideas are perfect for your employees who want to grow professionally and who want to know what behaviors could be blocking them from advancement.

Life Coach Secret #1:  Create a 360 Interview with Leaders, Colleagues, and Direct Reports

Here are the basics if you want to do this on your own.  Ask the employee if he or she wants to hear feedback from all of these levels.  You will not share the names of what each person answered and will only share patterns.  Make a list of questions that will be helpful to your employee such as: 
1.  What does ____ need to do to make a promotion?
2.  What is something that you would like to say to ____? 
3.  What are ____’s strengths?

Life Coach Secret #2:  Create a Report from all of the Interviews

This Life Coach secret will take some time.  Include the comments that you feel will help your employee grow. Don’t reveal who made the specific comments and include patterns.  It is mandatory to keep this report as generic as possible in order to create trust with everyone involved.

Life Coach Secret #3:  Take Time to Share the Report with your Employee

I need to repeat that this Life Coach process takes time and advanced coaching skills.  Make sure that the person who is communicating the report is a solid coach.  There will be sensitive areas to reveal.  Ask the employee if he or she agrees with each statement.  If they don’t agree, remind them that these areas could be blind spots. The process will be productive when your employee is open to the feedback. You may need to stop the 360 if the employee becomes defensive about the comments.  This could be an indication that the person who is conducting the 360 needs to coach better or the employee is not open to direct feedback and continuous improvement. 

So, Joyce What Are Your Thoughts? 

Many of my clients have successfully conducted the 360 exercise, especially when their leaders are strong coaches. Other clients ask me to create and conduct the exercise since they want a communication strategist and coach who they know will handle sensitive issues carefully and receive outstanding results.  Feel free to call me to discover how your organization can benefit from this powerful exercise at 800.713.1926 or send me an email.  

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I want to hear from you!

CLICK HERE to send me your questions about creating your own 360.  What is your experience with 360s at your workplace?  Please share what worked and what challenges you experienced.

Until next time,

This is Joyce Weiss, Communication Strategist and Coach

You can start tackling tough conversations with employees who need to hear your straight talk.  Believe me, it’s worth every minute of uncomfortable moments…especially when your employees discover blind spots and resolve their communication issues to grow professionally and add value to your organization. I will do whatever it takes to help you improve your culture!

Learn how you can work with Joyce Weiss, your own personal life coach https://www.joyceweiss.com/services/personal-life-coach/

Feel free to call me (800.713.1926) concerning your own team/executive retreats, workshops, and on line professional growth coaching.

Remember…You Get What YOU Tolerate!

See YOU Next Week.

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Overcoming Barriers with Career Coach Tony Robbins

I have been a fan of Motivational and Career Coach, Tony Robbins for a long time.  Several years ago Tony presented his Turn Fear into Power:  The Firewalk Experience Training in Detroit.  His job was to encourage 500 of us to walk on hot coals during the training.  I decided to attend because I learned so much from Tony’s books and other training material.  I was changing careers from being a counselor to a professional speaker.  There were many fears floating in my brain and I wanted to explore the options. I had NO intention of walking on the hot coals.  I just wanted to learn and observe.  My family was taking bets on whether I was going to walk on the hot coals.  I told them to stop wasting their money since this was not my intention.  

Tony wanted us to focus on a real life fear that we wanted to eliminate.  If we walked on fire we would be able to use our fear and turn it into positive energy for future obstacles.  It sounded perfect for my needs since the transition from sitting in an office to traveling all over the United States and presenting to large audiences was going to be a big change.  

By now you probably realize that I walked on the hot coals.  Tony taught all of us how to use this experience to push ourselves.   There were two 12 foot fire beds.  The coals were red hot and were hot enough to burn aluminum.  Bongo drums were beating in the background and it sounded like an earthquake with all of the chanting from the 500 participants.  I had a knot in my stomach, my arms were tingling, I was a bit dizzy…yet I felt the energy from the crowd and before I knew it I was on the other side of the fire bed!  I did it.

People who did not believe in themselves and who did not follow the directions got burned!  We had to say “cool moss” as we were walking on the coals and we had to walk at a normal pace and not stop.  

Career Coach Lesson #1:  Turn Negative Thoughts into Positive Actions

There were people there who felt they could never ask for a raise, change jobs, or speak up to leaders.  I was standing next to 3 people who were skeptics and complained how this was a hoax.  I told myself to move from this group since  I was ready to change and their negativity would hold me back.  Don’t walk away from negativity…RUN!  

We need to look for the positives in a situation or a person even though we may only see the negatives at the moment.  What is one positive quality about your job or your coworker? It may take you a while to find it, but it is so important to start looking for one small positive in order to change the negative state that you may be experiencing.

Career Coach Lesson #2:  Remember the Firewalk Metaphor When Faced with Barriers

It helps when we are self-motivated and use mantras when faced with fear.  We need to listen to stories about people who faced challenges and changed their thinking to overcome these obstacles.  I remind myself how I was able to walk on the hot coals when I use Tony’s system which still works for me today.  

There are some groups who don’t want to attend my programs because the boss forced them to register and they feel that they don’t “need” to be there.  I tell myself to do the best that I can do.  Once I relax and push the negative doubts away, the group’s negativity diminishes and people start dealing with their conflict.  The audience sees that I’m really there for their success.  They sense doubt and fear in their speakers/consultants.  They also know when we really are there to support their career growth.  Of course, this works most of the time.  There are some groups who are facing many obstacles and don’t have the support from their leaders.  I do the best I can to help them look for options on communicating to their leaders.  Doing our best is all we can ask of ourselves. 

Career Coach Lesson #3:  Walk Confidently No Mater What’s Going On

This one lesson is something that has helped me tremendously.  Tony didn’t let people walk on the hot coals if they were not ready or doubted themselves.  He worked with them until they let go of their doubt and fear. I learned the importance of looking and feeling confident even if I didn’t feel that way at first.  Every time I walk into a hostile situation I hold my head up high and tell myself that I’m there to help them resolve the conflict.  They are not angry at me but at their situation.  Many of us take things personally and it usually has nothing to do with us.  

I want to Hear From You!

CLICK HERE to send me your questions on how you overcame a fear.  What action steps did you take as a result of a lesson that you learned?  What message did you receive from this article?  I really want to hear from you.  🙂  

Until next time,

This is Joyce Weiss, Communication Strategist and Coach

You can start tackling tough conversations once you learn the powerful strategies. I will do whatever it takes to help you improve your quality of life.  We won’t even walk on hot coals!  

Feel free to call me (248.681.5831) concerning your own team/executive retreats, workshops, and on-line professional growth coaching.

Remember…You Get What YOU Tolerate!

See YOU Next Week.

PS CLICK HERE to learn more about Joyce’s career coaching system and put your career on track to your next promotion

Read more articles and listen to podcasts at our Career Skills Knowledge Base https://www.joyceweiss.com/resources/knowledge-base/career-skills/

 

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Individual Coaching for Professional Development

Do you know someone who is receiving individual coaching?
Have you wondered what the benefits are for using a coach?
Do you know individuals who could use some guidance for their own career path or communication barriers?

Many of my clients who use my services as a workshop trainer also ask me to become an individual coach for team members who they want to promote or who need to improve their communication skills.  This article will take you through the process that I use during the individual sessions.   Clients and I have weekly accountability telephone sessions.  An option is to include the client’s supervisor to discuss expectations and realistic goals which will produce change and new outcomes. My clients receive candid feedback and guidance to create action steps and solid results.

We use the following 3 strategies which help clients discover blind spots. We discuss areas for improvement and build on their strengths.

Individual Coaching Strategy #1:  Focus Development

  • What have I accomplished since our last session?
  • What are the challenges that I am facing now?
  • What are the opportunities available to me right now?
  • What am I willing to change in order to move toward my goals?

Individual Coaching Strategy #2:  Using Assessment Tools

  • Discover the client’s strengths and areas for improvement
  • Professional growth tools to fit the needs of each client
  • Tips to use when things get tense especially when others differ from the client’s behavioral pattern
  • Understand the priorities of others and how these priorities may differ from their own

Individual Coaching Strategy #3:  Collaboration Strategies

  • Strategies on how to deal with sarcasm, negativity, and silence
  • Discuss and practice tools to make most conversations safe
  • The GAP strategy which will give clients control on how to respond even during heated discussions
  • Be Direct with Respect® techniques are used which will give clients a tool to use during tough conversations
  • Each session contains exercises to resolve conflict and move clients forward

I want to hear from you!

CLICK HERE to send me your questions about individual coaching and how it could impact your company. What is your experience with coaching at your company? 

Do You Want to See How Your Communication Impacts Your Success at Work?

CLICK HERE to take the easy and fun Communicate with Impact Quiz. You will get your results immediately and learn more about setting boundaries to be more effective at work and in your life. Sound good?
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Until next time,

This is Joyce Weiss, Communication Strategist and Coach

Your direct reports or you can start tackling tough conversations with bullies, different generations, and even narcissists once the powerful strategies are learned. I will do whatever it takes to help you improve your quality of life.

Feel free to call me (800.713.1926) concerning your own team/executive retreats, workshops, and on line professional growth coaching.

Remember…You Get What YOU Tolerate!

See YOU Next Week.

 

PS CLICK HERE to learn how Joyce can transform your life and teach you work-life balance through her personal life coaching.

Read more articles and listen to podcasts at our Life Coaching Strategies Knowledge Base https://www.joyceweiss.com/resources/knowledge-base/life-coaching-strategies/

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Professional Development Strategies To Manage Upward (Part 2)

Many of you sent me private emails after you read the last post on Professional Development Strategies to Manage Upward.  I decided to continue the conversation.

Here are 2 questions that will be covered in this post:

  1. What important conversations do you need to have with your boss?
  2. How have you used an experience with a bad manager/boss so you don’t become like him or her?

    The content comes from numerous client interviews who shared this valuable information.  As you read their responses, think how you would answer me if I asked you these questions.  You may decide to have important conversations with your boss!

Professional Development Strategies #1:  What important conversations do you need to have with your boss?

A Director of an organization told me that he has career uncertainty.  “It’s like a race and fighting for the position.  I have the aspiration to be the CEO of the company.  I keep in check with superiors and I’m having the necessary conversations.  I ask them what I need to do to get there.  Am I doing something that you want me to change?  I have received important feedback to work on my professional development. Some of my colleagues think that I’m being aggressive.  I don’t feel that way because I’m not being pushy.  I’m asking top leaders what I need to do to get promotions.”

Thoughts from Joyce about Professional Development Strategies #1

My client will probably become the  CEO in the future because he is asking the right questions to the best people.  Many people are too timid to ask for what they want/need.  This passive behavior doesn’t work very well because if we don’t show that we are strong leaders, we won’t become one.  Remember, “You Get What You Tolerate!”  If we wonder internally why we don’t get promoted…and don’t take action, we will continue not advancing in our career.  People tell me that they are shy and just can’t have these important conversations.  I tell them to stop labeling themselves as “shy” since that behavior will not be beneficial if they want to become a future leader.

How have you been promoted?  What important conversations have you had OR do you need to have with your leaders?

Professional Development Strategies #2:  How have you used an experience with a bad manager so you don’t become like him or her?

An emerging leader told me that her former boss never appreciated the team.  She said, “As a result of my previous boss, I make sure to do what I can to appreciate my team.  Food seems to work well at this job!  We have hot dog Fridays and grill outside for lunch.  They decide what restaurant they want to visit when it’s their birthday.  I give them gift certificates yearly and they appreciate this a lot.  We give a generous yearly bonus for all employees no matter how long they have been here.  We have weeded out the slackers because everyone on the team deserves this recognition especially when we do well during the year.”

Thoughts from Joyce on Professional Development Strategies #2

It’s not rocket science to know the importance of appreciation.  The challenge for many leaders is that they take appreciation for granted.  At least 50% of my coaching clients have told me that appreciation is something that doesn’t come easily to them.  This is not surprising because many of them did not have the best bosses to learn from in their own experience. 

Food really does work.  It does not need to cost you a lot of money.  Ask your team what kind of food to include in future meetings.  Invite them to plan a pot luck lunch.  This is an easy fix to improve morale.  Celebrate the diversity of your team by encouraging them to share foods from their culture.  Your team will learn about each other and watch the morale improve.

I want to hear from you!

CLICK HERE to send me your questions about creating important questions with your boss.  What is your experience with a bad boss and how have you learned from him or her? Have you read any good business books lately? I’d love to hear about them.

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Until next time,

This is Joyce Weiss, Communication Strategist and Coach

You can start improving relationships at work and develop your career once you learn the powerful strategies. I will do whatever it takes to help you improve your quality of life.

Feel free to call me (800.713.1926) concerning your own team/executive retreats, workshops, and on line professional growth coaching.

Remember…You Get What YOU Tolerate!

See YOU Next Week.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Joyce’s career coaching system and put your career on track to your next promotion

Read more articles and listen to podcasts at our Career Skills Knowledge Base https://www.joyceweiss.com/resources/knowledge-base/career-skills/

 

 

 

 

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Email: joyce@joyceweiss.com
Phone: 248-681-5831