Nancy Fredericks
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Contemplating Your Navel
Regularly, I advocate calendaring “contemplate your navel” time. What is it? At a minimum, quarterly or yearly, carve out occasions to design your career with a big-picture landscape in mind. The power of this activity...

Are You A Micromanager?
Was there even a momentary pause in your mind as you read this question? Then, this blog is a must-read for you. Through my one-on-one coaching relations, I know better than most executives never set out to harm their...

One Secret Turns Time Into Your Friend
In most instances, when there is a shift in business, the upshot is that executives pay the price with more of their time being sucked away. But then many, perhaps even you, weigh your sacrifice against your hopes to...

SAY GOODBYE To Attitudes That Hold You Back
What is a crucial mindset executive women judge necessary for their success? KPMG reveals that 95 percent of executive women say being resilient has become more important as they advance in their careers and rise...

TRUST: A Small Word With A Big Business Impact
Great workplaces have a specific focus that multiplies the likelihood of success. Achieving it is more effortless for everyone through prioritizing trust. They reap the benefits of this commitment through thriving,...

Shrinking Stress To A Little Bitty Concern
For those who track my work, you’re probably scratching your head, inquiring: “Nancy, didn’t you just do a podcast on stress?” That’s an A+ for you! Yes, my ThriveWithNancy Podcast 46 from last week is entitled:...

4 Life Lessons To Light The Flame of Your Future
We all see seismic marketplace shifts taking place throughout the country. Layoffs are being announced in many industry segments, while others are struggling to staff their operations fully. Such an environment...

I Don’t Want You Controlling My Every Waking Hour
There is no question that despite businesses touting increased care of employees, today’s workforce is working longer hours than ever before with companies’ 24/7 work and project overload mentality. But that isn’t all...

Hints For Expanding Your Staff Or Yourself
Do you start what may seem a difficult improvement conversation with your employees and find you’re softening it by using the word potential? Honestly, that word is problematic. Your workforce is likely internally...

Are Your Boundaries Helping, Or Hindering You?
Are you feeling off-kilter and don’t know why? Is it occurring more frequently? I know that’s what many of my clients are complaining about. And in my experience, I’m willing to bet it has something to do with...