I was just reflecting yesterday that I donβt know how I used to do it. Itβs the fall of 2023 and a little over 1.5 years since I started my business, leaving a rich and fulfilling corporate career of close to 30 years. In that time I raised twin boys with my husband, travelled extensivelyContinue reading “ππ’ππ€-ππ¨ππ€ ππ«ππ§π¬ππ¨π«π¦πππ’π¨π§: ππ‘π’πππ’π§π ππ«π¨π¦ ππ’π¦π-ππππ«π―ππ ππ¨ ππ’π¦π-πππ―π―π² | ππ² π ππππ«πππ¬”
Author Archives: Julie Foxcroft
From Slides to Story: The Presentation that Redefined My Leadership Journey
Around a decade ago, I found myself in a nerve-wracking scenario π¨. I was to present before the Managing Canadian Partner for IBM Consulting and her esteemed senior executive leadership team. As a senior leader within the consulting division, I garnered a reputation as a reliable program delivery executive. My capability to drive business resultsContinue reading “From Slides to Story: The Presentation that Redefined My Leadership Journey”
Not Meeting My Standards
Standards. Wow is that not a loaded word? In listening to a high-profile coach – best known for the professional athletes he coached such as Tom Brady, Desmond Howard and Michael Phelps – the topic of standards came up quite a bit. There were two key points that resonated with me the most. 1 –Continue reading “Not Meeting My Standards”
Boundaries in the Workplace – So Misunderstood
This word has been increasingly used in all of our lives, particularly in the workplace. And possibly in no other environment is it being misused so significantly. By no means do I consider myself an expert in the topic. But I am good at synthesizer information for the sake of others’ learning and growth. IContinue reading “Boundaries in the Workplace – So Misunderstood”
Every Complaint is a Hidden Request – 30 Day Challenge
I have recently started a practice of listening to The Daily Stoic podcast. Todayβs has sparked a challenge for me and I have decided it would be fun to invite others in on the challenge. Fun for me.π 30 Days of No Complaining. The premise is that you take something like a beaded bracelet (couldContinue reading “Every Complaint is a Hidden Request – 30 Day Challenge”
Behavioural Flexibility and Collective Intelligence
Adapt or Die. Leon Megginson, a professor from Louisiana State University is credited for this well-known phrase in a speech he delivered discussing the works of naturalist Charles Darwin. In my 25+ years in consulting, I have heard and likely said this phrase several times. Adaptability in business continues to have significant importance for anContinue reading “Behavioural Flexibility and Collective Intelligence”
Assertive Empathy
Just recently I was listening to a podcast interview with John and Molly Chester – the famous farmers from the documentary The Biggest Little Farm. If you never watched the original film, I definitely recommend. The newest one just was released this April which I have on my list to watch soon. But in thisContinue reading “Assertive Empathy”
Learning Not to be an Asshole
I am reaching out to communicate a concern from our most recent exchangeβ¦ That was the start of the email sitting in my inbox. And even those of us with nerves of steel can find our heartbeat does a little skip when you catch that short intro. Iβm not one to avoid conflict. Quite theContinue reading “Learning Not to be an Asshole”
Every Human Deserves to Feel Good About Themselves
This morning I listened to a couple of people in the entertainment business talking and one of them said “every human deserves to laugh and have fun”. I thought to myself of course that’s true and hence one of the values that entertainers bring to the world. This made me think about my value andContinue reading “Every Human Deserves to Feel Good About Themselves”
Advancing Employee Experience and Workplace Wellbeing
I was recently asked what did I feel is most vital to advancing employee experience and workplace wellbeing? In considering the question I thought about one of the common questions author and entrepreneur Tim Ferriss often asks his podcast guests – what are you doubling down? Before I share my thoughts it’s worth noting theContinue reading “Advancing Employee Experience and Workplace Wellbeing”