The concept of “happiness in the workplace” has come into vogue over the past five or six years (see “Thinking Happy Thoughts at Work,” Wall Street Journal, January 27, 2010). Currently, major corporations are engaging […]
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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.
Can you think about a time when you were in a situation where life dealt you some difficult blows? In our own personal lives as coaches, we have experienced stressors such as illness of a […]
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How are you feeling a month into the new year—as you finish up setting goals, forming new habits, and thinking about new ideas? Are you happy? What is happy? Webster says: “A state of well-being […]
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As an executive, you know the benefit of setting a vision and establishing clear goals with accountability. The last couple of months we have been talking about maintaining your vitality throughout the year-end challenges. Now, […]
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Wow. It is the last month of the year. Where did 2013 go? There are about four more weeks in the year and this is a difficult period for many. It is a time when […]
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In October, we talked about the “perfect storm” of end-of-year events that come rushing at us and offered some suggestions for dealing with the challenges thus presented (Executive Vitality: Fall Reset). We suggested establishing a […]
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Last week I walked into one of my local “giant supermarkets” and noticed Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas decorations already on the shelves. A wave of adrenaline hit me. Oh wow, where did summer go? The […]
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Why do people find it so difficult to meditate? When considering embarking on meditation, executives find many excuses. The three major ones are: “I do not have time,” “I do not know how,” and “I […]
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We are believers in the mind-body connection. Each affects the other—no way around it. Therefore, we thought it would be useful to seek out some information from a specialist in holistic medicine. We sought advice […]
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Often, when it comes to work-life balance, leaders ask for “A” and reward “B.” The company’s written values may say “we value fun, family, and taking care of yourself,” but the leaders neither model that […]
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