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Best Advice for New Grads

By Jo Ilfeld, PhD | October 23, 2024 |
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An edited version of this article appeared in Forbes Coaches Council If you could go back in time, what advice would you have given your newly graduated self? I wrote this latest newsletter this past summer when I was in Carmel for my third annual “work-cation” with my husband. I’ve come to value this time…

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Listening to Your Inner Voice

By Jo Ilfeld, PhD | October 9, 2024 |
For this article by Jo Ilfeld, CEO of Incite to Leadership on listening to your inner voice the image shows a post-it note with the words listen to your inner voice.

What do you do when the Greek course around you doesn’t agree with your gut feeling? In our fast-paced world, finding time to hear your inner voice can be a challenge, yet it’s essential for making decisions that feel true to who you are. Recently, I spoke with a client who had been offered an…

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Rethinking “It’s Just Who I Am”

By Jo Ilfeld, PhD | September 25, 2024 |
For this article by Jo Ilfeld, CEO of Incite to Leadership on "it's just who I am the image shows an image of a dial with max and min.

“It’s just who I am.” If you’ve been listening to my learning snacks or reading my blogs, you’ve probably heard me rail against the sentence. I just don’t like it because it limits growth and flexibility. I was discussing this phrase with a leadership client of mine and I came to realize that there’s another…

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Pay It Forward: The Hidden Value of Accepting Help

By Jo Ilfeld, PhD | September 18, 2024 |
For this article by Jo Ilfeld, CEO of Incite to Leadership on accepting help the image shows a drawing of paying it forward.

Do you hesitate when accepting help at work because you fear being indebted to someone? Don’t worry, most of us feel that way. Recently, I was attending one of my colleague groups where we discussed the issue of accepting help, and how reluctant we are to accept it because we’re not sure what the giver…

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Change is Possible. But Not in the Way You Think.

By Jo Ilfeld, PhD | June 12, 2024 |

People don’t change, right? They are who they are. Over the years, I have heard these words so many times from my clients and it immediately sends me into disproving mode —  I am a coach, right? I spend my days finding evidence contrary to that statement. People DO change. People change their habits. People…

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Do You Overcomplicate Things?

By Jo Ilfeld, PhD | May 22, 2024 |
For this article by Jo Ilfeld, CEO of Incite to Leadership on overcomplicating things the images shows six post-its with chalk lines scribbled between all of them.

An edited version of this article appeared in Forbes Coaches Council Do you overcomplicate things? During a recent strategy session with a client, his mind spiraled the minute a strategy was mentioned. His thoughts went into overdrive, trying to formulate a complete plan ready to execute. This led to his next realization that he would…

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Please, No More Imposter Syndrome 

By Jo Ilfeld, PhD | February 21, 2024 |
For this article by Jo Ilfeld, Executive Leadership Coach on imposter syndrome the image shows a man holding a fake mustache to his lip and wearing dark sunglasses.

Do you feel like you are an imposter? Probably, because I hear it often in my executive coaching practice. It’s common for my leadership clients to question their abilities and describe themselves as feeling like imposters in their roles. But did you know that the term ‘imposter syndrome’ is a pet peeve of mine? I…

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ONE Thing You Should Know When Making a Choice

By Jo Ilfeld, PhD | January 16, 2024 |

In a recent conversation with fellow executive coaches and consultants about decision-making criteria, someone shared a gem that I had to share. They said: “The experience of moving forward matters more than the choice.” This wise statement made me stop and say, “OMG, I HAVE to write that down!” For those caught in decision-making loops,…

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Have You Done Your Personal SWOT Analysis for 2024?

By Jo Ilfeld, PhD | January 9, 2024 |

By now your function or group at work has probably finished its strategic plan and 2024 forecast. What about your own future? How far out are you thinking about your life, trends in your industry, and what might be around the corner? The Institute For The Future found that more than a quarter of Americans say that they rarely…

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