Most of us have more to do than time to do it. Do you ever feel like you are giving your time and attention to others and there isn’t enough left over for yourself? It […]
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We believe your vitality is among your most precious commodities. The more vitality you have, the more able you are to focus, to achieve, and to enjoy. If you have vitality, you have the exuberance, the physical stamina, and mental and emotional vigor to pursue your vision and mission as well as live the values of your organization. As CEO of EXCN, I am passionate about helping executives improve not only their leadership performance but also their Executive Vitality™. Every month we publish Breakaway Performance – Ideas that transform the way you work — with tips about well-being and good health. I hope these tips will help you focus on your vitality.
Alyssa Freas, Ph.D.
CEO & President
Executive Coaching Network, Inc.
Recently U.S. Senator John Fetterman checked himself into a hospital for clinical depression, exposing a vulnerability that high profile individuals usually keep to themselves. His decision was highly publicized and judged. He did it because […]
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Now that the hybrid work model, which includes flexible work arrangements, has been adopted by many businesses—you and those with whom you work may be facing new challenges maintaining cohesive work relationships. Many people are […]
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For many people, the holidays can be both enriching and exhausting. In addition to the traditional parties, travel, shopping, present-giving, and feasts – we are also faced with challenges that are the result of year-end […]
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Joe became a lawyer like both of his parents before him, and his older sister, too. It was expected. It was the family business. But law did not compel him in the least. He was […]
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One positive aspect of the new normal is a greater awareness many companies now have about mental health struggles people may be facing. As leaders, we can encourage appropriate conversations about mental health and related […]
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How does it come about that self-improvement gets its own official month? Executive Coaching Network® (EXCN) was intrigued so we looked into it. See Self Improvement Month – September 2022 | Spirit Of The Holidays for […]
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People may judge others for getting COVID, and some report feeling ashamed when they are diagnosed. Nothing about this trend is good. People who are embarrassed might be less likely to seek medical attention and […]
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Recent news about war, the Supreme Court decisions, gun violence, and Covid (again) has chipped away at most everyone’s ability to feel secure and serene. Many (if not most) people we coach are telling us […]
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Vacations are important — that is a foregone conclusion. We always advocate for vacations for all the obvious reasons and many more. Work-life balance sums it up; it is a big contributor to happiness, and […]
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