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Leading vs. Inspiring – Marla Gottschalk
Leading often implies that we are in the position to do so. A formalized place from which we direct others toward a goal. That position might last a week or a month or possibly years. Yet inspiring — doesn't require that form of permission. We are all free to inspire others. This might occur during…
Let’s Face It: Gen Y Has (Had) It Right – Marla Gottschalk
Thought it was time to repost the 2009 post (I believe my first), which I shared as a guest contributor at another site. Let me know what you think. Sorry, if you beg to differ. I think Gen Y has got it right. The qualities they seek in the workplace — such as feeling valued…
One Conversation – Marla Gottschalk
All it took was a single conversation with Stan Smith, the storied tennis champion — to hammer out a deal for him to become the figurehead of a now iconic Adidas sneaker. It's a bit reminiscent of tales about an ad man, sketching out a tag line on a bar napkin in between gimlets or…
No Matter Your Industry: Voices Still Matter (All of Them) – Marla Gottschalk
It's funny how we forget the fundamentals of our businesses. The originals. The G.O.A T. We lose sight of them somehow. We become distracted. Our attention becomes infinitely divided among new formulas, strategies and theories. It seems that the original of a product (that customers love) becomes difficult to find — and ends up on…
What Struck Me About Emily in Paris, Wasn’t Paris: It Was All the Work Life Stuff – Marla Gottschalk
Photo Credits: Stéphanie Branchu/Netflix I'm in the midst of watching Emily in a Paris for the second time (balancing the show with the Season 3 release of The Gilded Age.) It's uncanny, how a second watch can help you attend to different story lines and overall themes. There is little doubt that the series lives…
The Joy Deficit – Marla Gottschalk
I would consider myself to be a happy person. Possibly a bit too optimistic about people & situations, which can pose an occasional problem. But, I'm also largely driven by simple things, which might increase my chances of happiness. Yet, I will openly admit that I could be happier and feel more satisfied with life.…
Quit Already II – Marla Gottschalk
Grit in our work lives can be a good thing. Sticking to things can offer us the time and space to solve an issue or adjust our attitude. In some cases, we find a resolution that really works. Then having grit really pays off. I'm sure you can think of more than a few situations…
The Ugly Truth About Goals, The Gap & Lowering Expectations – Marla Gottschalk
It can suck to be a beginner at just about anything. It's not only that you are not yet great at this thing that you value. There is the recognition of the gap — the presence of mind to know what is good — and that you are clearly not there. This can force an…
Influence Yourself – Marla Gottschalk
With the advent of social media came a new communication reckoning. A more fluid path to share ideas, opinions, experiences & observations. We wrote, we read, we liked, we shared, we commented. We opened ourselves to being influenced in ways we had never imagined. Yet, one area still seems largely impervious to change; remaining petrified…
A Selection of Readings From the Core Masterclass – Marla Gottschalk
Victor Freitas @unsplash One thing is evident. We cannot expect to draw against a core that has been woefully neglected. Following this thread, I thought it might be appropriate to share a few articles from the The Core Masterclass reading list — which is designed to build awareness about this very topic. If you read…
6 Ways to Rediscover the Joy of Reading – Marla Gottschalk
Katarina Sikuljak @unsplash Most of us would hesitate to admit that we are not reading (or not reading nearly enough). There is an unspoken pressure to do so — with so many messages that tell us that more books is, well, just more. I do a fair share of my reading on-line, in the form…
10 Timeless Quotes to Combat Writer’s Block & Other Work Life Maladies – Marla Gottschalk
Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com I've been suffering from writer's block. I've never experienced this state of mind personally, and my tool kit to combat it isn't fully built. The experience could be the cumulative result of so many factors; the pandemic, family challenges/changes and my own evolution. On some level, I view this "forced…
The Core Files: Expectations, Reality & Moving Beyond the Breach – Marla Gottschalk
Amanda Kloska @unsplash "Yeah, it might be all that you get. Yeah, I guess this might well be it." - Theme from Ted Lasso, by Marcus Mumford & Tom Howe During a coaching session, a client & I stumbled upon a vein of the past involving a less than perfect manager. The relationship ended years…
You Should Be Your Own Muse – Marla Gottschalk
Hai Tran @unsplash Muse 1: any of the nine sister goddesses in Greek mythology presiding over song and poetry and the arts and sciences Clio is the Greek Muse of history. 2 : a source of inspiration especially : a guiding genius. My grandmother used to stock a drawer on the end of her bright,…
6 Steps to Start Rebuilding Joy at Work – Marla Gottschalk
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels.com If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading. – Lao Tzu Let's be frank for a moment. Have you noticed that your hit rate for buoyant days at work has reached a new low? Your patience might be worn thin. You may not…
The Core Files: The Great Rearranging, Clarity & Thinking Small – Marla Gottschalk
Adib Harith @unsplash In my mind, our expectations for the holiday season feel a bit misaligned. Many of us are juggling typically high expectations — in the midst of a pandemic world that simply feels a bit unhinged. Personally, it feels much like a bad dream playing out in slow motion. Within our work lives…
Reality Check: Does Your Job fit? – Marla Gottschalk
Aron Yigin @unsplash I've been on somewhat of a bent lately — sharing both observations & articles (my own included) concerning job fit. Perspective is key here. Particularly if & when, we are stuck with one way of examining how we align with our work. At a root level, this topic occupies a good deal…
The Evolution : 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Now About Work Life – Marla Gottschalk
Photo by Ruslan Burlaka on Pexels.com Living through history has again challenged us in ways that we could never have anticipated. It has forced decisions we never thought we would have to make, brought moments of both fear & relief and decidedly rearranged us as people. It has revealed our unheralded strengths — and chinks…
5 Work Life Rules That Stand the Test of Time – Marla Gottschalk
Alexander Schimmeck @unsplash As a coach, it is vital to reflect upon my own work life and learn from its experiences. Ultimately, offering advice without introspection — could read as empty & hollow. As with most career journeys, there have surely been highs & lows. I've held roles that were for the most part glorious,…
The Ground Rules: How to Argue with Yourself About Your Work Life – Marla Gottschalk
Art: Monica Bond @ https://www.ciaozen.com As many of us are, I am particularly hard on myself when it comes to work life. I participate in egregious inner conversations concerning a host of topics; including an inability to tolerate boredom and a long-standing uneasiness speaking in front of large groups. When these arguments arise, I am…
First Jobs & Core Stability: My Advice to 2021 College Grads – Marla Gottschalk
taiscapture@unsplash I can only think of a handful of moments that would have been a more challenging time to enter the world of work. (The economic of crisis of 2008 quickly comes to mind.) In today's pandemic world, job interviews are likely remote experiences & the flow of your job search may feel weirdly isolated…