Tim Hagen

Progress Coaching is a pioneer in the workplace coaching movement with over 26 years of experience helping organizations increase engagement, develop and retain top talent, and create a strong workplace culture by developing managers into coaches!

What we do: 

Using our proven methodology and training system, we will create a custom coaching strategy that:

✅ Saves your organization (and your managers) TIME and MONEY
✅ Speaks directly to YOUR sales or service processes
✅ Promotes and drives YOUR organizational values
✅ INCREASES ENGAGEMENT and REDUCES TURNOVER through a culture of coaching and feedback

You name it, we’ve built it! NO MATTER WHAT the scenario, we can provide a coaching solution – guaranteed!

How it works: 

⭐ We’ll assess your organization’s current culture and goals
⭐ Design a coaching strategy that fits your unique needs
⭐ Deliver training through virtual workshops, online courses, and on-demand resources 
⭐ Facilitate group & one-on-one coaching that addresses YOUR real-life workplace challenges!
⭐ Provide on-going support you can count on! 


Why it works:

✅ Relieve the burden from HR: instead of deferring to HR for every tough conversation or performance issue, managers learn how to have coaching conversations that create strong connections, build trust, and inspire action! 

✅ L&D teams are supported: managers will learn how to structure their conversations to increase performance and become partners in driving the training & development initiatives your organization is already doing!

✅ Managers save time: managers will learn techniques to engage with employees and inspire positive change in as little as 8-12 minutes per week using our proven 4-step coaching conversation model! Through supplemental coaching strategies, managers will learn to scale their time and drive development without even being present! 

✅ Adults learn best when the material directly applies to them, and traditional training alone does not accomplish this. Our PODs format is survey-driven, targeting participants' actual workplace management and coaching challenges, with instruction, discussion, activities, and practice!



Submit your request here 👉  https://form.jotform.com/211636813521147 

Contact me:

💻 Website: http://www.progresscoachingleader.com
📅 Schedule a call: https://calendly.com/timprogresscoaching
✉ Email: Tim@ProgressCoachingLeader.com
📱 Cell: 262-227-8563

President of Progress Coaching  (Till Day I Die)

I own and operate Progress Coaching with 7 employees - we teach managers a very powerful and proven system to engage and develop their staff into high performing talent. We help groups develop, retain and recruit talent by using technology and coaching solutions to increase the bottom line. Progress Coaching has many client types from publicly traded companies to professional sports teams to credit unions to manufacturing companies to banks to people who simply want to become certified Progress Coaches.

Thank You, Milwaukee Brewers! ⚾💙

What an incredible day! A huge thank-you to the entire Milwaukee Brewers organization for hosting such an energizing and engaging training experience. 

Your team showed up with full heart, full focus, and full commitment—and it made all the difference.

From the moment we kicked off, it was clear: this is an organization that believes in its people just as much as it believes in the game. The enthusiasm, the openness to learn, and the willingness to jump in and participate made the day not just productive, but genuinely inspiring.

There’s something special about the Brewers culture—where teamwork isn’t just talked about, it’s lived. Where everyone supports each other like they’re in the ninth inning with the game on the line. And where leadership shows up with humility and hunger to keep getting better.

- Thank you for your energy.
- Thank you for your curiosity.
- Thank you for leaning in, asking questions, and bringing your best.
- Thank you for not inviting Chris Rothwell to lunch!

Most of all, thank you for reminding me why coaching matters—because when a group like this comes together, growth feels electric.
Here’s to continued development, stronger teams, and a season filled with big wins on and off the field. Let’s keep swinging for greatness! 💪⚾💛

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Coaching shouldn’t be complicated, yet many leaders find it overwhelming. With packed schedules, shifting priorities, and diverse personalities on every team, even the most skilled leaders struggle to coach consistently.

This is where CoachApply Builder AI comes in. It revolutionizes coaching by transforming it from a task leaders wish they had time for into an activity they can engage in with clarity, confidence, and impact in just minutes.

For those seeking a simple, scalable approach to enhance performance, reinforce training, and cultivate a genuine coaching culture, this breakthrough is worth exploring. 

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CoachApply Builder AI: The Future of Personalized Workplace Coaching Has Arrived In today’s workplace, leaders are constantly pushed to do more with l

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🌟 The Future of Work Is Changing Fast… and Coaching Is About to Become the Superpower Everyone Needs

🚀 Training isn’t the problem—reinforcement is.
 And that’s exactly where AI is transforming the game.
I just released a new article on how AI + Coaching + QALMS are reshaping the way organizations reinforce learning long after the training session ends.
If you want employees to apply what they learn…
 If you want leaders to coach with confidence…
 If you want training to actually translate into performance…
👉 This is a must-read.
AI gives leaders instant coaching questions, activities, learning projects, motivators, and follow-up support—turning skill development into a continuous, sustainable rhythm.
We’re no longer talking about “event-based training.”
 We’re talking about an engine of ongoing growth.
🔥 Read the full article here:

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Progress Coaching Announces CoachApply Builder AI — A Breakthrough Innovation That Instantly Generates Personalized Coaching Plans for Today’s Leaders

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CoachApply Builder AI

Are your leaders ready for AI and the conversations that come with it? 

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AI Didn’t Replace Coaching — It Put a Spotlight on It

The AI Revolution: A Leadership Opportunity Like Never Before

In today's leadership landscape, AI is revolutionizing how tasks are managed, freeing up valuable time for leaders. With smart technology handling scheduling, reporting, and data tracking, leaders now have the opportunity to focus on what truly matters - coaching and human connection.

As AI streamlines workflows and boosts efficiency, a crucial question emerges: how will leaders utilize their newfound time? Will they dive into coaching, nurturing growth and development, or simply get caught up in emails and administrative tasks?

This junates a pivotal moment where Artificial Intelligence's precision meets human leadership's empathy and personal touch. While AI excels at organization and speed, it can never replace the human touch of belief, encouragement, and growth-oriented conversations.

The key for modern organizations lies in leveraging AI as a tool for human development, not a substitute. By embracing AI as a partner in fostering a coaching culture, organizations can thrive in this new era of leadership evolution.

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Most leaders say they're open to change, but the truth shows up when AI starts knocking on the coaching door.

AI isn't coming for our jobs. It's coming for our excuses.

A smart coach isn't threatened by a tool that can surface new insights, spot patterns faster, or even ask questions we might miss. A smart coach gets curious.

I've seen it firsthand. Managers who lean into AI as a partner end up with more time for real conversations, not less. They're freeing themselves from the spreadsheet trap and actually getting to coach. 

But here's what no one wants to admit: the biggest barrier isn't tech. It's ego.

Are you willing to let a machine make you better? Or are you clinging to old habits because they're comfortable?

The future of coaching isn't about robots taking over. It's about leaders who choose to adapt, use new tools, and get a little uncomfortable in the process.

The only thing standing between you and next-level coaching is your willingness to learn.

So, ask yourself—are you ready to lead the change, or are you waiting to be disrupted?

Progress Coaching is excited to announce the launch of CoachApply 6.0, a significant advancement in coaching technology aimed at empowering leaders to develop their teams with speed, consistency, and confidence. This latest version combines unlimited coaching content, AI-driven support, and structured coaching models, enhancing leader capabilities across organizations of all sizes.

Attend an Upcoming Webinar Demo: https://lnkd.in/gDh4QVkt

Key features of CoachApply 6.0 include:

1. **Unlimited Downloadable Coaching Plans**  
Leaders can now access an extensive library of coaching plans that can be downloaded, customized, and shared instantly. With hundreds of plans available, leaders can address specific skills, behaviors, and performance needs effectively.

2. **Massive Expansion of the Coaching Plan Library**  
The enhanced library offers development plans covering essential workplace competencies such as:
- Performance & accountability
- Emotional intelligence
- Leadership development
- Motivation & engagement
- Communication
- Team collaboration
- Feedback & coaching conversations
- DISC & EI-based development
…and more.

3. **CoachApply Mentor — The New AI Coaching Engine**  
CoachApply 6.0 introduces CoachApply Mentor, an AI-powered coaching assistant capable of addressing virtually any coaching question. Whether preparing for challenging conversations or tackling real-time performance issues, CoachApply Mentor provides immediate, step-by-step coaching guidance.

4. **Introducing CoachApply Builder AI**  
This innovative feature automatically generates customized coaching plans for various business functions. Leaders and HR teams can quickly create plans tailored to:
- Leader-to-Employee Coaching
- Employee Self-Coaching
- Group Coaching
- Job Description–Based Coaching Plans
- Training Course Reinforcement Plans  
CoachApply Builder AI ensures consistency, scalability, and role-specific development support, allowing leaders to coach precisely what the business requires.

Tim Hagen, Founder of Progress Coaching, stated, “Organizations want leaders who coach. Leaders want tools that make coaching simple, consistent, and personalized. CoachApply 6.0 finally gives leaders the structure they’ve been missing — and the AI support needed to coach confidently

Let’s face it, most workplace training disappears faster than a donut at a Monday meeting.

Why is that? 
Because information fades. People go back to their busy routines and rarely revisit what they’ve learned. All that time, money, and energy invested in training often gets lost in the shuffle.

But there’s a shift happening right now, and AI is leading the charge.

Imagine this: An employee completes a training course. They walk away feeling good, a little more confident. But then, reality kicks in. Meetings pile up, priorities shift, and within days that new skill takes a back seat.

A week later, just as they’re about to forget, AI steps in. 
It sends a scenario right to their inbox—personalized, relevant, something directly tied to their day-to-day work. The employee responds, and in return, they get quick, focused feedback that actually helps them use the new skill in the flow of work.

It doesn’t stop there.

AI keeps listening, learning, and watching for patterns across the team. Maybe several people are stuck on giving constructive feedback. Maybe managers struggle to coach through tough conversations. AI flags those trends and arms leaders with targeted, practical strategies to coach in the moment.

Now, instead of a “one and done” training session, you have ongoing learning and real-time coaching happening week after week. Employees get what they need, when they need it. Managers don’t have to guess where to focus—they have data and recommendations at their fingertips.

This is what a true coaching culture looks like in 2024.

The best part? It’s not about replacing human managers or coaches. It’s about using technology to support them, close skill gaps, and keep development alive every single day.

What if your organization could turn every training investment into lasting behavior change? 
It’s not just possible. It’s happening now.

Ready to move past training that gets forgotten? 
It’s time to build a workplace where learning actually sticks.

🚀 Sales Leaders + Coaches… this one’s too good to miss!
If you want to kick off 2026 with sharper coaching, more consistency, and a real plan to drive performance… I’ve got something awesome for you.
I’m delivering a FREE webinar on December 9th with Training Magazine called:

🎯 “How to Build a Sales Coaching Plan to Maximize Performance for 2026.”
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We’re going to break down—step-by-step—how to build a coaching rhythm that actually sticks and sparks real behavioral change. No fluff. No theory-only talk. Just practical tools you can use immediately.
Here’s what we’ll dig into:
 How to turn sales expectations into coachable actions
 A coaching rhythm that creates consistent progress
 🔥 Ways to reinforce training so learning actually transfers
 🔥 Tools to help leaders coach with confidence
 🔥 How to measure and celebrate progress so momentum grows all year

If you lead people, coach people, or simply want your team to be more coachable and consistent… this session is packed with ideas you can use the very next day.
💥 And it’s completely FREE.
 💥 And yes… it’ll be fun, energetic, and fast-moving.
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Let’s build stronger coaching habits and set your team up to dominate 2026! 💪🔥

🚀 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! CoachApply 6.0 Is LIVE.
 And it changes everything about how leaders coach.
For years, coaching has been the “extra” work leaders try to fit in.
 CoachApply 6.0 flips that script.

ATTEND UPCOMING DEMO WEBINAR (25 MINUTES): https://lnkd.in/gDh4QVkt

🔥 What’s new?
 • Unlimited downloadable coaching plans — yes, unlimited.
 • Access to hundreds and hundreds of skills-based plans for every situation.
 • CoachApply Mentor, the new AI engine that answers virtually any leadership coaching question.
 • The ability to build multiple types of coaching plans tied directly to the Progress Coaching Training System.
 • Reinforcement tools, multi-model plan creation, and a structure leaders can trust.
Coaching isn’t optional anymore — it’s a competitive advantage.
 And now, it’s finally easy, scalable, and ready for every leader at every level.

👉 Excited to show leaders what’s possible when coaching becomes part of the culture instead of a chore.

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Imagine coaching that’s laser-focused on real results—no guesswork, no wasted time. 

That’s the power of combining AI with a coaching framework like QALMS—Questions that drive self-awareness, Activities that spark positive change, Learning projects that boost accountability, Motivators that energize career growth, and Supplemental coaching exercises that are prescriptive and require zero in-person leadership time. 

AI can analyze data, feedback, and behaviors to recommend personalized questions that help individuals reflect deeply. 
It suggests activities tailored to create meaningful change. 
It designs learning projects to hold people accountable. 
It offers motivators that energize their career journey. 
And it provides prescriptive coaching exercises that leaders can deploy instantly—no extra face-to-face time needed. 

This approach makes coaching scalable, focused, and impactful. 

Leaders are no longer stuck in endless meetings or vague conversations. 
They have a powerful tool—driven by AI—to guide development with precision. 

The question is: are you ready to leverage AI to deliver coaching that drives real growth? 
Because the leaders who do will unlock untapped potential in their teams. 

Where do you see AI and frameworks like QALMS making the biggest difference in your coaching practice?
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The QALMS Framework: How It Makes Training Stick

Most managers think managing and coaching are the same thing. 

But here’s the truth.

Managing is about tracking tasks and making sure things get done. Coaching is about helping people grow and unlocking their best. 

There’s a big difference.

A manager gives instructions, sets deadlines, checks progress. A coach asks questions, listens, and helps people find their own answers. 

That difference might sound simple, but it changes everything.

When you coach instead of just manage, your team feels seen. They feel trusted. They feel like they matter. 

And you start to notice something else, too.

Turnover goes down. People actually want to stay. Engagement goes up. Performance follows. 📈

I’ve seen this firsthand with leaders who make the switch. The energy changes. Morale rises. People go the extra mile because they feel invested in. 🌱

So here’s the real question:

Are you managing your team, or are you coaching them? 🤔

The results speak for themselves.

What do you think makes a bigger impact, managing or coaching?
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Most managers think they're coaching their teams.
But in reality, they're just telling people what to do.

Here's where it goes wrong.

The typical "coaching" conversation is actually a series of instructions or feedback sessions.
Managers assume they're guiding, but employees walk away feeling micromanaged, not empowered.

I've seen this pattern dozens of times:
- Manager: "Here's what you should do."
- Employee: Nods, leaves, and nothing changes.

Why?
Because real coaching isn't about giving the answer.
It's about drawing out ideas, building confidence, and helping people solve problems themselves.

A good coach asks questions like:
"What have you tried so far?"
"What’s getting in your way?"
"What would a successful outcome look like for you?"

Coaching is about listening more than talking.
It's trusting your team to think, not just obey.

Next time you’re about to give advice, pause.
Ask one more question instead.

That shift is the key to transforming managers into true workplace coaches.

I see it all the time: companies invest in coaching training, and nothing changes.

Hundreds of managers sit through a day or two of workshops. Trainers deliver their best tips. Everyone leaves feeling inspired.

But fast forward a month, and it’s back to the usual routines.

Why? Because there’s almost never any real follow-up.

It’s easy to check the box and say, “We did coaching training.” 
It’s much harder to turn new skills into daily habits.

Without structured follow-up and ongoing practice, most managers revert right back to how they’ve always led. 
And nothing shifts for their teams.

Here’s the pattern I see:
- Managers attend training
- They jot down some good ideas
- They go back to their overloaded desks, and real life takes over
- A month later, the training binder is collecting dust

The solution isn’t complicated, but it does take commitment.

If you want coaching to stick, make follow-up part of the plan from day one.
- Schedule short check-ins for managers to share what they’ve tried and what’s getting in the way
- Encourage peer-to-peer discussions to keep ideas alive and fresh
- Offer quick practice sessions or role-plays to build confidence

It’s not about doing more training days.
It’s about creating a space where coaching gets practiced, talked about, and improved week after week.

The difference between “training” and real change? 
How you follow up.

If you want managers to coach better, don’t let the conversation end when the workshop does.

Most training has Fractional Success.

Not because people don't want to improve, but because after the workshop ends, nothing sticks.

Here's what nobody admits: If you're not reinforcing training, you're throwing money away.

Coaching is the only real solution.

It's not a nice-to-have. It's the number one way to get results.

Training without coaching is like building a house without a foundation. The knowledge fades, the skills vanish, and the investment is wasted.

But add coaching? Suddenly, people are engaged. They remember. They apply. Habits change for good.

I've seen teams who tried everything else. Only when they made coaching the core of their reinforcement did performance actually improve.

If you're serious about results, stop hoping training alone will work.

Double down on coaching. Make it your standard—not an afterthought.

Ready to actually see change? Start reinforcing your training with coaching now.

Most leaders say they're open to change.

But when AI enters the picture, that's when you see who actually means it.

AI isn’t here to replace managers. It’s here to expose every lazy habit and tired excuse.

You can ignore it, keep running the same old meetings, keep guessing what your team really needs. Or you can use AI to flip the script:

- Get instant feedback on your coaching sessions.
- Uncover blind spots you didn’t know you had.
- Make every conversation more targeted and useful.

I've worked with managers who went from playing it safe to using AI as a competitive edge. They’re not just collecting data—they’re turning it into real action. Engagement goes up. Retention gets stronger. And nobody’s asking for another boring training session.

But here’s the uncomfortable part—AI doesn’t care how long you’ve been in charge. It doesn’t care what your title is. It just shines a light on what’s working and what’s not.

If you want to stay average, stick with “that’s how we’ve always done it.”

If you want to lead, let AI tell you the truth—even when it stings.

Coaching cultures aren’t built on comfort. They’re built by leaders who use every tool, challenge every assumption, and keep moving forward.

The next generation of great managers won’t be the ones with the best answers—they’ll be the ones asking better questions, powered by AI, and hungry to improve.

Are you willing to get uncomfortable? Or are you settling for safe?

Heather Maietta, Ed.D., CDFI

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⭐️ Worked in an executive coaching capacity for fortune 100/500 and mid-large size companies, offering senior leadership the strategic support to grow and advance 

⭐️ Customized programs to meet the objectives of organizations of all sizes, industries, and locations.

⭐️ Provided employees in transition with a supportive, personalized and comprehensive program that met their employment needs.

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Merrimack College

⭐️ Authored a 1.7M matching gift to reinvent the Career Center. 

⭐️ Created a wrap-around support program for first generation college students; an academic to career program for undeclared undergraduates; and a career passport program, embedding career education as part of the general curriculum. 

⭐️ Transformed the career center into a career and corporate engagement hub whereby our center operated as a single entry point for all corporations doing business with the college.

Associate Vice President, Career and Corporate Engagement

Nichols College

⭐️ Led the office of Career Services for a population of 1,750 traditional and no-traditional students.

⭐️ Managed quality recruitment program resulting in a 90% job acceptance rate for graduating seniors with average starting salary of $40K for the Class of 2010.
                                                               
⭐️ Instructed Professional Development Seminars Courses for Students, First - Forth Year and an MBA Graduate Course: Managing the Sports Enterprise.

⭐️ Provided faculty development to those assigned to teaching PDS courses; create and develop course curriculum.

⭐️ Co-planned and hosted the 1st Annual PDS Conference: “Four Critical Years: Proactive Solutions for Today’s Students and Tomorrow’s Leaders” and 1st Annual Women’s Leadership Conference.

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⭐️ Interim Superintendent in 2006.

⭐️ Planed, developed and managed comprehensive recreational programs for 42,000+ residents.   

⭐️ Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised 2 full-time and 100+ part-time and seasonal employees.

⭐️ Researched and managed grants, fundraising, and marketing for recreation and ice rink.

⭐️ Managed division budget: vendor services; recreation programming; ice rink; field and facility rentals; capital campaign.

⭐️ Set program fees; managed scholarships.

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For the past 20 years, I’ve trained career coaches how to get actionable results from their coaching. 

My clients span private practice, career services, workforce development, academia, HR, and talent acquisition. 

My mission is to help career professionals generate a steady base of clients by developing and honing their coaching skills.

🔑 How I Can Help You:

Career professionals who master coaching techniques, integrate cutting-edge tools, and refine their approach consistently land more clients and deliver better results for their ICP.

✔️ Training & Certification – Courses that deliver practical, real-world coaching strategies and resources you can use immediately.
✔️ Personalized Coaching – Whether you're launching your coaching career practice or refining your coaching approach, I’ll help you generate more clients by strengthening your coaching muscles, improve your techniques, and grow your toolkit of strategies.

🌏 Why This Work Matters:

My own career path wasn’t linear. I tried 14 different jobs before finding what truly fit. That journey taught me how critical the right guidance is during career transitions.

Now, I help career professionals become that guide for others.

Career coaching changes lives. Every coach deserves top-tier training and support to attract clients and make a lasting impact. Over the years, I’ve worked with professionals worldwide, helping them build thriving careers while making a difference in others’ lives.

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Executive career and professional development coach for aspiring and seasoned career coaches and career changers. 

Coach and mentor professionals in the career services delivery space to grow and develop their own coaching talents. Work with organizations to train their workforce development and career services staff members on career delivery and industry trends. 

Certified MA Small Business and Women-Owned Business. Certified by MA Dept of Education to award PDP for professional development.

Dr. Heather Maietta

Your health is not a business expense:

Sleeplessness.
Crippling anxiety. 
Diminished mental capacity.
Grinding away until you’re unable to function.

Your week should not be a slow-motion health emergency.

The World Health Organization now classifies long working hours as a serious health hazard.

In fact, working 55+ hours a week is linked to a 35% higher risk of stroke and a 17% higher risk of dying from heart disease. 

If your job is a ticking time bomb that causes:

➔ Sunday dread
➔ Constant headaches
➔ Snapping at people you care about
➔ Feeling like you have nothing left after 5pm

You need to step away before your body forces you to.

Job stress is real. 
But there are ways to reduce the mental and physical toll it takes: 

➤ Take one real break (no scrolling). Even if it’s 10 minutes with your eyes closed. 
➤ Kill one non-essential notification. Seriously, cut the noise. 
➤ Take a walk without turning it into a step count challenge. 
➤ Swap a productive podcast for silence.
➤ Gift yourself one career-free evening (comedy does wonders).
➤ Read something purely for fun (bonus points if it’s not in digital). 
➤ Put your laptop in another room for an hour (it won’t go anywhere, believe me). 
➤ Say no. 

These aren’t gifts.

They’re how you stay strong enough to keep showing up.

I know your jjob (or job search) can be stressful.

But you doesn’t have to pay the ultimate price.

Share this message to raise awareness.

And make one decision to lessen your work pressure this week.

Before your body or mind does it for you.

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You can be successful on paper.
And still feel restless:

Like you’re living someone else’s life.

Content.
But not quite yourself.

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If you're feeling this way, it can mean your career and your ikigai are misaligned.

Ikigai is a Japanese idea meaning “reason to get up in the morning.”

It’s the intersection of 
- what you love
- what you’re good at
- what the world needs
- what you can be paid for.

I recently worked with a coach of 15 years. She had a reliable salary, but was deeply dissatisfied.

Together, this is how we applied Ikigai to her career:

1/ Align work with purpose
➺ Reconnected her career path with her core values.

2/ Stay professionally engaged
➺ Identified meaningful contributions she still wants to make.

3/ Take calculated risks
➺ Explored new directions with a strategy.

4/ Avoid burnout
➺ Created space for rest and recharging.

5/ Build a professional network
➺ Clarified who could support her next steps.

6/ Invest in skill development
➺ Outlined a learning plan to stay current and challenged.

7/ Maintain a positive outlook
➺ Shifted focus to possibilities instead of regrets.

8/ Find work-life blend
➺ Made time for joy and life beyond her job.

9/ Express professional gratitude
➺ Honored how far she’d come, not just where she was going.

10/ Focus on present tasks
➺ Practiced being fully engaged in today’s work, not just chasing the next thing.

She redesigned her career around these principles.

And now she’s living it day by day.

If your work feels out of sync with your deeper purpose, applying career ikigai might be the shift you need.

Want to walk through it together?
DM me.
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“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.”

We often try to earn self-worth.

More hours; more certifications. 
More, more, more, more. 

A title change might make us feel good in the moment.

But it doesn’t erase feelings of low self-worth. 

Choosing to see yourself as credible before the world fully does.

That’s self-love. 🩵 

Self-love shows up in high-impact moves like:

➠ Not minimizing your wins
➠ Replacing “I got lucky” with “I earned this”
➠ Owning your ideas
➠ Negotiating from a place of self-respect

I make it sounds simple.
But it’s not.

Practicing this type of advocacy creates a different relationship with yourself.

One that lets you become the person you’ve been working so hard to be.

Give yourself a big hug. 
You deserve it!

➡️ Send this to your network if you agree! 
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Quote: Brené Brown

I’ll let you in on a secret:


Discipline doesn’t have to feel difficult. 

I get it.
Doing hard things is annoying and inconvenient.

And almost always worth it.

My friend Colby Kultgen demystifies our resistance to accomplishing difficult things.

Our resistance to hard is often resistance to change. 

Change asks us to leave what’s familiar, even if the familiar isn’t working anymore. 

Change disrupts routine and puts us in that awkward in-between where nothing feels settled.

Change is hard. 
It takes discipline.

But change is also where the good stuff lives.

The discomfort you feel means you’re building something that fits.

And outgrowing what doesn’t. 

In doing so, you may just discover you actually enjoy putting in the work.

Here are 7 ways to train your brain to do hard things…
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Train your brain to do the hard stuff

Most career advice sounds like a checklist someone else wrote:

➤ Graduate on time
➤ Climb quickly
➤ Avoid gaps
➤ Chase titles
➤ Stay loyal
➤ Don’t rock the boat

Real careers don’t follow neat timelines or straight lines.

Real careers include: 
➢ restarts
➢ wrong turns
➢ pivots
➢ pauses
➢ second chances
➢ "this isn't what I expected"

I’ve seen how much stress comes from internalizing rules that were never made with your unique life in mind.

I work regularly with people feeling behind when really, they’re just outgrowing outdated career narratives.

As a coach, here’s what I remind them 
(and maybe you need to hear this too):

You don’t need permission to take a different path.
You need space to define success on your terms.

Your career belongs to you.
Live it exactly how you want to live it.
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♻️ Share to help elevate the narrative.

Tiny experiments build billion-dollar courage.


Life doesn’t come with a rulebook.
It hands you mistakes. Setbacks. Burnout.

And lot’s of hard-won truths.

Before Sara Blakely built Spanx, she sold fax machines door-to-door.

She didn’t have a business degree or a fashion background.

Just one idea.
And relentless progress.

She studied the industry. 
Pitched her idea. 
Faces countless rejections. 

Giving up was not an option she let herself consider. 

Instead, she focused on the small things: 
✦ improving the product 
✦ refining the pitch

She was all in. 
And it paid off.

You might not be building a global brand, but the principle is the same.

Show up for your idea.
Consistently, imperfectly.

You’ll make progress.

When doubt surfaces, mindset shifts help you inch forward.

A few that continue to ring true for me when the going gets tough:

➔ Rest isn’t quitting
➔ Put your own mask on first
➔ Setbacks train your comeback
➔ Strength shows up when it’s tested

I am a firm believer in the real win is in the effort.

Next time you feel yourself stalling out on the job or in life.

These codes can meet you exactly where you are.

And help you push forward.
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➡️ Forward to someone who will benefit from this message.

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Are you hugging onto your job for dear life?

I don’t blame you. 

This past week, over 700 people told me they were doing the same. 

Job-hugging is hot right now. 

The market is in flux and the economy is uncertain. 

We hear about layoffs and restructuring daily.

People are clinging to their current job for security, even though they’re disengaged or underpaid. 

I am hearing a lot of ...

► "I can't afford to leave," 
► "The job market is too scary" 
► "I feel relieved to have stability, even though I’m not moving forward.”

All valid reasons to hold onto that job for dear life. 

But… 
The thaw is coming.

63% of hiring managers say their companies will ramp up hiring in the next year.

Here are a few ways you (or your clients) can work through job hugging so you're prepared when the great thaw hits:

1/ Name the transition
➙ Don't just stay by default. 
➙ Rename it your strategic stability season.
➙ Define what this job makes possible (e.g., paying off debt, saving a for an exit).

2/ Develop a job hugging plan 
➙ 6–18 months with clear financial targets.
➙ Identify specific skills to build and how.
➙ Set a firm deadline to reassess your stay-or-go.

3/ Treat it as a paid apprenticeship
➙ Your job is now a low-risk training ground. 
➙ Focus on stretch projects that build marketable skills.
➙ Dedicate time weekly for exploration (courses, info interviews).

4/ Track readiness
➙ Don't just chase relief, track options. 
➙ Regularly check: Am I learning? Am I visible? Do I know my next 2-3 realistic moves?

5/ Build the exit runway now
➙ The market will shift. 
➙ The most prepared professionals will have the most choice. 
➙ Warm network, update skills and get your finances in order.

📌 Want to ensure your clients are ready when it's time to move? SHARE this post and I’ll send you the Ultimate Job Hugging Coaching Guide.

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Stat: ZipRecruiter, 2025

Putting your job search on ice until January might be the most expensive vacation you ever take.

Last year, Indeed Hiring Lab found that job searches fell 34% between Dec. 1 and Christmas Day.

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During the holidays, roles are still getting posted and filled.

And there are fewer people going after them.

Good news for you if you decide to double-down this holiday season.

Use my “12 Days of Christmas: Job Search Edition” for inspiration.

🎄 Start with updating your LinkedIn profile 
> Be honest: When is the last time you really looked at it?

🎄 Develop 2 strong elevator pitches 
> One for networking; one for interviews.

🎄 Build 3 résumé templates 
> Use variations to cut down on job-by-job tailoring time.

🎄 Treat coffee chats, STAR stories, and follow-ups as small, doable actions 
> Strategically schedule between family time, travel, and rest.

I want you to enjoy the holidays.

I also want you to position yourself at the front of the candidate line while everyone else disappears.

If you’re job searching this month:
Save this as your December checklist.

And PLEASE share to spread job search cheer!

Happy holidays; happy hunting 🎄 
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Job scams have tripled since 2020. Don’t be this year’s statistic:

If a job offer feels like winning the lottery, it’s probably a scam. 

Job scammers have turned the job market into their side hustle. 

Recent reports show job scam losses have more than tripled since 2020, with victims losing thousands per scam.

Job scamming isn’t a hobby.

It’s a hundreds-of-millions-per-year business model.

Recruiter company impersonations and fake job postings is one in particular that’s hot right now and should be on the radar of job seekers and career professionals. 

Last week, I was offered a opportunity to coach individuals at an average profit of $100k pp with an unlimited stream of clients. 

Now, I’m good. 
But….

Here are 10 red flags:

1/ You never applied 
► A recruiter contacts you with “the perfect role."
► You don’t remember applying… ever.

2/ “You’re exactly what we need!” 
► No real interview, no questions.
► That’s flattery, not hiring.

3/ The pay is wild for the work 
► Entry-level role, a few hours a week, $75K+ guaranteed.
► If the numbers don't add up, run. 

4/ The schedule is magically flexible 
► Work whenever, from wherever, for serious money.
► Real flexibility exists-with structure and expectations. 

5/ The job description is mush 
► Vague duties, almost no detail.
► That’s a fishing net for 'all apply.'

6/ They ask you to pay 
► Training fees, equipment with crypto payments.
► Legit employers pay you, not the other way around. 

7/ Get-rich-quick vibes 
► Passive income and earning thousands in your first month.
► No clear explanation of how you’re actually paid. 

8/ Sloppy or strange communication 
► Incorrect grammar, weird phrasing, pushy tone.
► Bad communication red flags.

9/ No solid company trail 
► No real website, no address, personal Gmail.
► If it doesn't exist, it's not real.

10/ They want your personal data
► Requests for SIN/SSN, banking info, copies of ID.
► Huge red flag.

What to do if something feels off: 

● Pause. Scammers rely on urgency. 
● Independently research the company.
● Never send money or sensitive information.

In the U.S., report suspected scams to the FTC.
In Canada, to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. 

📌 If you’re a career coach: 
Make “spotting job scams” a standard part of your job search coaching. Your clients need protection. 

If it feels too good to be true,
It’s not your lucky day. 

It’s your cue to walk away.

Lost in a sea of sameness? 3 ways to make you too unique to ignore:

In my line of work, we talk a lot about the importance of fit. 

The good news is there is only one YOU.

The real win is figuring out what makes people remember you.

And turning your uniqueness into your advantage. 

When I first started coaching, I thought I had to sound like every other “expert” out there. 

Serious. 
Buttoned up. 
Robotic. 

That got old real fast. 
Because it wasn't me.

Now I educate coaches on how to show up authentically.

Because clients don’t connect with robots. 

They connect with people. 

If you’re stuck trying to figure out what makes you different, you’re not alone.

Most people spend their whole career hiding the exact trait that makes them stand out.

We've been trained to hide our uniqueness.

Not highlight it.

Here is a 3-part scan to help you showcase your unique you:

1/ Look back: 
+ What did people always come to you for as a kid or teen? 
+ Clarity? calm? humor? big ideas? a comforting ear?
+ That's your superpower clients want to connect with. 

2/ Ask around: 
+ Text 3 friends or past clients and ask, “What’s something I bring to a room that most people don’t?”
+ This is your coaching sweet spot that makes people gravitate to you.

3/ Track what ticks you off:
+ Often, the things that bug us in others show what we VALUE MOST in ourselves. 
+ My daughter despises disorganization. She is one of the most organized people I know.

You don’t need to copy someone else.

Your difference is your advantage. 

And that’s how clients want you to show up! 🩵

What’s one unique quality you’ve learned to embrace? ⬇️
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In a world where you can be anything, be yourself

7 investments that 10x your coaching impact:

Investing in your coaching practice looks different for everyone.

Maybe investing is
+ developing a new coaching technique
+ creating a system that optimizes your work flow
+ redesigning a tired program or process for deeper reach

Here are the 7 investments to 10x your impact:

1/ Compound skills
➤ Combine and package your abilities to increase value. 
✔Identify the top three skills that make your coaching unique and develop something no one else offers.

2/ Reputation capital
➤ When people trust you, attracting clients gets easier.
✔Publicity share one authentic story that establishes your reliability and relatability.

3/ Quality of network
➤ Quality over quantity. A few solid relationships will open doors. 
✔Reach out to one person you've lost touch with and have a meaningful exchange.

4/ Repeatable processes
➤ Use templates and routines for sessions and follow-ups to save brainpower and increase scale. 
✔Choose one task or template to automate immediately.

5/ Client experience
➤ Remove any barriers in the booking to feedback process, making every step feel doable. 
✔Ask one client what felt confusing and fix it.

6/ Integrity & boundaries
➤ Protect yourself by being clear about what coaching is (and isn’t).
✔Review your coaching agreement to ensure crystal-clear wording.

7/ Personal brand assets
➤ Create a simple guide that works while you’re off the clock. 
✔Turn one idea you teach into a downloadable tool or desk reference.

I've helped hundreds of career coaches implement these assets, leading to greater confidence and more profitable, sustainable businesses.

Need help choosing where to start?

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Investments that Elevate your Coaching

You didn’t become a coach to be a freelance resume editor.

But somehow half your week disappears into bullet points and margin adjustments.

The resume is just the vehicle.

Your real value is the clarity and strategy that actually changes a client’s life.

If you’re still doing all the document tweaking by hand, you’re draining your energy and diluting their transformation. 

It’s time to let AI handle the paper so you can get back to the coaching. 

In this week's newsletter, I teach you how.
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