Confidence and Managing Yourself

How to build leadership presence through steadiness, judgment, and clarity — even under pressure. This skill is the foundation for a leadership style that enhances credibility and trust, especially in uncertain or high-stakes situations.

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What Am I Missing at Work—When Things Don’t Quite Add Up

You may find yourself asking: what am I missing at work? The numbers are clear—but what they mean isn’t. There are moments in leadership where you stop and think: what am I missing? You see what’s happening.You understand the issue.You know what needs to change. The data is clear. But still, something isn’t adding up— The response isn’t what you expect.The conversation doesn’t land.The outcome doesn’t follow. And you’re left wondering: If this was so clear… why didn’t it work?…

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What to Do When Nothing Is Working at Work

If you’re wondering what to do when nothing is working at work, it may be time to pause and clarify your next steps. There’s a point many leaders reach where it’s not clear what to do when nothing is working at work. You’ve seen the issue.You’ve thought it through.You’ve tried a few different approaches. And still—nothing quite works. You adjust how you communicate.You revisit your assumptions.You try to move things forward in a different way. But the situation doesn’t shift…

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Lisa D. Foster, Ph.D. ACC  is an independent coach. As an Associate Certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation, Lisa honors and abides by the ICF Code of Ethics.  All coaching sessions and consultations are confidential.

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