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Finding Your Purpose (Without Forcing It)
Purpose isn’t a phrase you find. It’s something you notice in the way you already show up especially on the days that feel unclear.

Emma Schneider
Jun 264 min read


Leadership Checklist - Not Everyone Who’s Asked to Lead, Asked for That Responsibility
Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about readiness. Too many high performers get promoted without support, clarity, or time to reflect. That’s why I created the Leadership Growth Checklist: to help you step into leadership with self-awareness, not pressure. If you're wondering whether you're ready to lead, start here. Small shifts lead to real growth.

Emma Schneider
May 302 min read


State of Leadership: It’s Time to Move Forward
Leadership has been stuck in burnout mode for too long. This article marks the shift—from reactive survival to intentional, system-supported leadership. It’s a call to move forward with clarity, adaptability, and others beside us. We’re not carrying it all alone anymore—and that’s not weakness, it’s wisdom. Ready to lead what’s next? Start here.

Julie Gillespie
May 164 min read


Feelings vs Emotions: What’s the Real Difference?
Feelings are stories we tell ourselves about emotions. Here's how understanding the difference changes how we lead, coach, and respond.

Emma Schneider
Apr 243 min read


What does 'Well-Led Workplaces' mean to me: a Succession Coach
Leadership isn’t just confidence it’s perspective. Here’s what a well-led workplace really looks like through a coach’s lens.

Emma Schneider
Mar 283 min read


The Moment I Almost Walked Away—And What Changed Everything
Ever felt like walking away? I hit the wall then made a shift that changed everything - leadership growth starts with offering, not pushing.

Julie Gillespie
Mar 203 min read


The Moral Imperative of Social ESG:Beyond the Likes and Shares
Discover why social responsibility is more than just a PR stunt.

Julie Gillespie
Aug 2, 20243 min read


Julie's One-Degree Shift - Issue #6 (Contributor Safety)
Julie's One-Degree Shift, where we explore small but impactful changes that can lead to significant growth in our professional lives.

Julie Gillespie
Jul 15, 20243 min read


Julie's One-Degree Shift - Issue #5 (Learner Safety)
Struggling team innovation? Unlock growth with Learner Safety! Discover 3 actionable tips to cultivate a safe space for learning & results.

Julie Gillespie
Jun 6, 20243 min read


Julie's One-Degree Shift - Issue #4 (Inclusion Safety)
Connecting our journey to the important elements of psychological safety through consistent, repeatable actions.

Julie Gillespie
May 1, 20243 min read


Julie's One-Degree Shift - Issue No. 3
This one-degree shift guides us to lean into others when there is a need. But first, we need to understand what has us turning away!

Julie Gillespie
Mar 11, 20244 min read


Reflection is Critical for Leaders - Issue No. 2
Julie's One-Degree Shift Transforming the way we Connect Newsletter February 2024, Issue No. 2 OVERVIEW : Julie's "One-Degree Shift"...

Julie Gillespie
Feb 13, 20245 min read


Julie's One-Degree Shift
Julie's "One-Degree Shift" newsletters are a guide for leaders to make subtle yet impactful changes to foster well-being and connection.

Julie Gillespie
Jan 23, 20243 min read


Transforming the way we Connect
Our dedication to you: We promise to hold you steady while you become positively impactful. I've used this image for a number of years as...

Julie Gillespie
Oct 29, 20234 min read


What motivates someone to move from competency to proficiency?
Reflections Post from Conversations with Julie Podcast - Episode #8

Julie Gillespie
Sep 13, 20226 min read


Activism, the social power supporting Advocacy
Conversations with Julie Podcast Episode #7 with Tracy Tully

Julie Gillespie
Aug 26, 20223 min read


Mental Wellbeing as a Strategic Initiative
Mental Wellbeing Initiatives help shape the fabric of effective business strategy

Julie Gillespie
Aug 8, 20223 min read


Conversations with Julie - Our Reflections EPISODE #6
In this episode, we talk to Sharon Davies, the Founder and Managing Director of Sales 2 Success. With 30 years' experience in sales and...

Julie Gillespie
Jul 19, 20226 min read


Conversations with Julie - Our Reflections EPISODE #4
In this episode, we talk to Helen Palmer, the Founder and Author from Self-unLimited about creating a safe space when we are looking to...

Julie Gillespie
May 10, 20225 min read


Conversations with Julie - Our Reflections EPISODE #3
Conversations with Julie - Episode #3 with Helen Palmer

Julie Gillespie
May 4, 20224 min read
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