When to Give Up

by AnnaYoung | Apr 14, 2023 | Coaching, Leadership

A podcast from The Science of Success that I listened to recently that was about creativity with Beth Cornstock, a business executive and author, currently at Nike. However what really stuck with me was her invitation to see ‘no’s’ (when you ask for something and...

Never-ending Possibilities

by AnnaYoung | Mar 28, 2023 | Coaching, Leadership

One of the deeply ironic things is that, when I am doing well, I have easy access to my brain’s database of tips and tricks to support my well-being. I can draw upon the tools and resources that I have built up over the years: books and articles that make me feel...

Making Meetings Suck Less

by AnnaYoung | Mar 6, 2023 | Facilitation, Leadership

This was the title I wanted to give a webinar I’m presenting in mid March (the official title has been reframed to Making Meetings Work which sounds more professional but personally I like my title more!). So often I hear colleagues telling me that they couldn’t get...

What Are We Editing Out of Our Lives?

by AnnaYoung | Feb 25, 2023 | Inspiration, Leadership

This weekend I got to go up to the mountain closest to our home. Mt Hood. Majestic.  Beautiful. And often covered in cloud. In fact the first year I lived in Portland I never realized you could see the mountain from the city because I only ever happened to be looking...

Pick a Word. Any Word!

by AnnaYoung | Feb 6, 2023 | Coaching, Inspiration, Leadership

In coaching, we are often looking for ways to invite clients into new insights. Because when we are stuck, or looking for creative new ideas or solutions, a new perspective is what can shift us out of our normal outlook. The irony is that while one part of us longs...