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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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.
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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“Yes, you can still be fired for being fat,” screams the headline on a recently published article on the landscape of laws and attitudes toward obesity and work. Body weight is a personal issue. But […]
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Just when we thought maybe the pandemic was winding down, and soon we would be getting back to “normal” (whatever that is), Russia initiated another brutal and senseless war. This has caused many otherwise healthy […]
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What top talent wants is a crucial issue to reverse engineer in your company. It isn’t hard to figure out once you get into the correct frame of mind. Consider this. Everyone who works for […]
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Therapy can make you a better leader – here’s how Therapy can help you improve your demeanor and executive presence, and that benefits everyone. Coping with job pressures effectively, maintaining life balance, and increasing your […]
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We need solid coping skills, now more than ever, so that we can maintain our composure in the workplace. While staying composed at work has always been important, the pressure at work seems to be […]
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Thanksgiving is over. We hope it was restful and rejuvenating. For some people, Thanksgiving can be stressful and for many, holiday stress is just beginning. WebMD published a set of stress-relief tips entitled How to […]
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The holidays are coming—they are fast upon us. For many – if not most people – it is important to prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally to avoid stress and maximize your holiday time as a […]
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To avoid crisis and burnout, put yourself first on your calendar. Have you given up your “me-time” in the past 18 months to take care of others? Many people have, and this exacts a very […]
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