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By Kat Rippy and Ashley Allen Seeley, Ph.D We have all worked with great leaders and really poor leaders. The most dubious leaders we have worked with are those with great strengths and amazing potential, but never pushed through to the next level because they got in their own way. This could be the brilliant […]

Has bad behavior made its way into your work environment?   We see it in school. We see it online. We see it on TV. We see it in the news.  We see it as we drive our cars and we see it as we shop in a store.  We also see it in our workplaces.  […]

As technology takes over more and more of how we do things and interact with each other, we’ve lost our ability to connect to what matters most – to ourselves and to each other.  Our heads have been committed to our computers, our phones, and our technology for so long that we’re burnt out.  Our […]

  Episode 6: Did Your Hormones Come With You To Work Today?   We get it - you’ll be turning down the volume for this episode.  Although hormones and periods and all the fun stuff may make you blush and want to hide under a sheet, Kat and Andi take one for the team here [...]

  Is there a secret to managing it all?   Let’s be honest, we’ve got a lot going on.  Life is busy, we wear many hats, and it’s not always easy.  We often feel overwhelmed, disappointed with ourselves or our circumstances, and find ourselves off track. Yet we keep showing up, continuing to be productive, [...]

  How the heck should we dress these days?   Let’s tackle the overwhelming topic of what to wear now that the whole world seems to have turned into a high school classroom. Pajamas ok?  Are heels making a comeback?   One thing’s for sure, pantyhose are dead and Kat & Andi are here to [...]

    Is goal setting getting the best of you? Whether you’re a goal getter or a no setter, there’s plenty to talk about when it comes to goals.    Join Kat and Andi to consider the pros and cons of goal setting. How can we do away with “artificial” timelines, forced goals, and deflated [...]

    Is vacation time more trouble than it’s worth? Join Andi and Kat as they talk about the dark side of what you always hope to be the “best weeks” of your year!   Using your PTO is meant to provide rest and recuperation, an opportunity to connect with others, get stuff done, or [...]

    Are the Holidays Wreaking Havoc in Your Workplace? Join Kat and Andi as they have their inaugural discussion on “things we don’t talk about at work” - The Holidays!   Holidays can stir up angst and, at the end of the year, they seem to be never ending!  Kat and Andi deconstruct some [...]

At Energize Leadership, we are clearly strong believers that everyone can benefit from mentorship and coaching.  In this article, we zone in on mentoring and how it can help you in your leadership journey, particularly if you are trying to scale and grow.  Who better to talk to about mentoring than the rockstar mentor herself, […]