Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com You can develop executive presence. No special talent required. Use these simple practices every day. Act Confident – and You Will Become ConfidentPretend you already radiate confidence. Your body...
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The Power of Staying Connected Under Stress
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com Why Connection Matters Tremendously Stress can feel overwhelming. In those moments, staying connected with others is hugely important. I call it a warm, kindly connection – even when someone pushes...
Outstanding leaders are great followers!
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com The best leaders shine because of how well they follow. They listen, serve the mission, and stay humble. How do you stack up? Here are five key traits to check. 1. Master Active Listening ...
Silent is NOT Golden!
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com Silence is NOT Golden! Many leaders hold back. In talks with bosses, they skip pushback. Fear of backlash stops them. In small teams, they stay quiet. Worry about reactions keeps ideas hidden. This...
Thriving After Promotion: Turn Self-Doubt into Confidence
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com Getting promoted feels amazing. We love the recognition. It makes us feel valued. But starting the new role? That's when doubt creeps in. You nailed your old job. Now, you feel unqualified. Lost at...
Unlock Honest Feedback from Your Team
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com Leaders crave feedback. But most get too little. And what they receive? Often fake or unhelpful. Employees clam up. They fear backlash. So they dodge the truth. How do you fix this? Start smart....
Navigating Job Disequilibrium: Get Back in the Groove
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com Feeling Off-Balance? You’re thriving at work, thinking, “I’ve got this. I’m in the groove.” Then, suddenly, you’re not. Career disequilibrium hits when you switch jobs, face new challenges, or...
Courage in the Face of Fear
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com Fear - A Messenger with a Gift: Fear is a powerful emotion. It signals danger — we freeze, we flee, or we fight. As a senior executive coach, I help leaders turn fear into courage. Let’s explore...
Build a Winning Team: Focus on Results
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com Why Results Matter: Great teams achieve results. Patrick Lencioni’s Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team—trust, conflict, commitment, accountability, and results—build success. The final behavior,...
Clear is Kind. Unclear is Unkind.
Art Sponseller, JD, PCC, Senior Executive Coach, www.artsponseller.com Clear is Kind. Unclear is unkind. The above is one of my favorite quotes from Brene Brown. I love it becuse it highlights that avoiding tough conversations out of fear—whether of hurting feelings,...
