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
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✉ 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.

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We use the word coaching a lot at work. An employee misses a step. A leader gives quick feedback. A behavior gets corrected in the moment. And we say,

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📅 Why Calendars + Asynchronous Coaching Are Changing the Way We Develop People
Most organizations don’t have a coaching problem—they have a consistency problem.
Coaching happens when time allows. Development waits for the next meeting. Growth becomes event-based instead of embedded.
In my latest article, I explore why intentional calendars and asynchronous coaching are becoming one of the most practical, scalable ways to build real capability in today’s workplace.
When you combine:
 ✔️ Scheduled coaching rhythms (what gets on the calendar gets done)
 ✔️ Asynchronous coaching nudges, questions, and reflections
 ✔️ Employee ownership between meetings
You shift coaching from reactive to continuous—and from leader-dependent to employee-driven.
The future of coaching isn’t more meetings.
 It’s better moments, reinforced over time.
If you’re thinking about how to scale development without overwhelming leaders or calendars, this perspective may be helpful.
👉 Read the article and let me know what resonates.
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The Strategic Value of Calendars and Asynchronous Coaching in the Modern Workplace In today’s always-on, constantly shifting workplace, development ca

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Coaching is a term we frequently use at work, but what does it truly mean? 

👉 When an employee misses a step, a leader provides quick feedback, or a behavior is corrected in real-time, we often say, “I coached them.” However, we need to ask ourselves: did we really coach them? 

👉 Too often, what we label as coaching is actually correction, direction, or immediate fixes. While these actions are important, they are not synonymous with coaching.

👉 In today's workplace, coaching has become a catch-all term for any leadership interaction involving guidance. If a leader identifies a skill gap and addresses it on the spot, it’s labeled as coaching. If a mistake is corrected immediately, it’s coaching. If someone is redirected after an issue arises, it’s coaching. 

👉This trend is understandable; leaders are busy, and problems require immediate attention. However, categorizing all these actions as coaching dilutes the true essence of what coaching is meant to be.

👉 Corrective action is reactive, situational, and necessary. It responds to issues that have already occurred, and organizations need leaders who can step in, clarify expectations, and prevent small problems from escalating. This is good leadership and management, but it is not coaching.

Mislabeling corrective action as coaching leads to two significant issues:
1. Leaders may mistakenly believe they are coaching when they are not.
2. Employees may associate coaching solely with mistakes and corrections, rather than growth and development.

Over time, this association can make “coaching” feel tense and focused on errors, rather than fostering confidence and progress.

👊👊👊 True coaching is proactive, intentional, and ongoing. It is scheduled, even if briefly, and focuses on development rather than just addressing immediate problems. Watch This Master Coaching Lesson Volume Three: https://lnkd.in/g8E4a6Ki

The true definition of coaching in the workplace is a structured, ongoing partnership where a leader helps an employee think, learn, and grow—rather than simply telling them what to do.

👉 At its core, coaching involves:
- Asking thoughtful questions
- Listening more than speaking
- Helping individuals discover their own solutions
- Developing skills, confidence, and self-awareness over time

👉 Coaching is not about fixing mistakes in the moment, performance correction disguised as coaching, or a one-time conversation. True coaching is:
- Scheduled, intentional, and continuous—focused on growth, not just results.

When done effectively, coaching builds capability, leading to natural and sustainable performance improvement.

👉 To explain this to leaders:
- Managing tells, while coaching asks.
- Managing drives tasks, whereas coaching develops people.

The best workplaces embrace both approaches without confusing the two.

👉 A practical resource for leaders is "The Coaching Habit." This book is useful because it:
- Simplifies coaching into everyday conversations
- Emphasizes curiosity over control
- Reinforces that coaching is a habit, not an event
- Is practical for busy leaders

For those looking for a resource that leaders can utilize without becoming “professional coaches,” this is a strong starting point.

👉 Final takeaway: Workplace coaching isn’t about having the right answers; it’s about helping others find theirs—consistently, intentionally, and with care. That’s where real development occurs. 

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Two tellers. Same branch. Same goals. Very different outcomes.

Teller A receives observational coaching. A leader watches, makes a quick correction, and moves on. While this is helpful in the moment, once the rush hits, the learning fades. There’s no follow-up, no reflection, and no growth plan.

In contrast, Teller B benefits from continuous coaching. This includes short, intentional conversations, clear focus areas, and regular check-ins. The questions posed build confidence rather than just compliance. 

Over time, Teller B not only performs better but also thinks better. They anticipate member needs, connect the dots, and grow into their role—and beyond it.

That’s the difference. Observation fixes a moment, while continuous coaching develops a person. In credit unions, developing people is essential for winning in service, culture, and careers.

If you're ready to move beyond “I noticed…” coaching and into real, sustainable development, consider Credit Union Coach—the all-in-one leadership coaching platform designed specifically for credit union leaders who want coaching to stick. Great coaching isn’t occasional; it’s a rhythm. 

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What if coaching was seamlessly integrated into leadership? Imagine every leader having a dedicated, certified coach focused solely on helping them apply coaching in real-time—during team interactions, with individual employees, and in those critical moments that truly matter.

This approach emphasizes application over training and theory, addressing the shift leaders are currently seeking.

CADENCE Coaching provides busy leaders with an assigned certified coach who assists them in:

- Translating coaching concepts into meaningful conversations
- Inspiring and motivating individual team members, not just the group
- Maintaining consistency, even amidst packed schedules and high pressure
- Focusing on coaching strengths rather than merely correcting behavior

This isn’t about adding another task to the to-do list; it’s about having someone alongside the leader to ensure coaching becomes a natural part of their leadership style.

What would change if your leaders never had to guess how to coach again? CADENCE Coaching embeds coaching support directly into leadership—without adding time, complexity, or burnout. Consistent application is the key to effective coaching. Get More Info: https://lnkd.in/gz3qz2U4

Coaching doesn’t fail in organizations because leaders don’t care. It fails because coaching too often waits for the perfect moment—a meeting, a review, a quiet week that never comes.

That’s why Coaching Nudges are becoming one of the most powerful tools in modern leadership development. These small, intentional prompts help leaders reinforce growth, awareness, and accountability in real time—without adding meetings or complexity. When used consistently, coaching nudges turn everyday moments into development opportunities and help build a true coaching culture.

👇 Before you read on, reflect for a moment:
 • When was the last time you nudged someone’s growth—without giving advice?
 • What would change if coaching showed up weekly instead of quarterly?
 • How could small questions create big performance shifts on your team?
This article explores how coaching nudges work, why they’re so effective, and how leaders can start using them immediately to drive engagement, performance, and coachability—one moment at a time.

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👉 Organizations are increasingly recognizing a crucial truth: Leaders don’t struggle with the concept of coaching; they struggle because coaching often falls by the wayside amidst their busy schedules. Meetings pile up, urgent issues take precedence, and good intentions fade away.

👉 Cadence Coaching was created to address this challenge. It provides leaders with an assigned, certified coaching partner dedicated to helping them apply coaching consistently and practically within their real workweek. This approach emphasizes application, reinforcement, and meaningful conversations rather than more theory or additional training portals.

👉 Why Leaders Win (and Actually Enjoy It):
- Coaching support without adding more meetings
- Clear guidance on what to say and how to say it
- Strength-based coaching that inspires rather than exhausts
- Confidence in coaching effectively
- Consistency, even during busy seasons

👉 Cadence Coaching is structured enough to drive results, flexible enough to fit into real leadership life, and engaging enough for leaders to actively participate.

👉 The Strategic Advantage:
Cadence Coaching bridges the gap between training and execution, intent and consistency, and knowing how to coach versus actually doing it. Organizations leverage this approach to enhance engagement, retention, and leadership bench strength without overwhelming their managers.

Imagine the impact if your leaders had a coach supporting them every week. Coaching doesn’t fail because leaders lack interest; it fails due to a lack of support. Cadence Coaching changes that. Get Info Here: https://lnkd.in/gz3qz2U4 

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I am excited about the New Year, a fresh start, and new beginnings. In 2025, we learned many new things, including the new era of artificial intelligence. The more technology advances, the greater the need for human connection and leadership. 

We need to be aware of a couple of things in the job market:
First, AI. Research shows that the top skills people will need are AI.
Second, leadership skills. All eyes are on us; what we do and what we say matters.

This leads to the human connection - something AI will not replace: 
When leaders coach their teams, and I've always said this - questions are the answer. Asking the right questions helps build awareness, and for the coach, the person being coached can also help clarify. 

Next is action. Activities help facilitate action and skill development. Practice a conversation or technique. This is what stimulates positive change. 

Accountability can be challenging; however, it doesn't have to be. 
Learning projects foster accountability and ownership. Ask an employee to come in with an example of how they positively invested in a teammate
with a strong sense of energy and an outgoing, positive attitude. 

This is a mini snapshot of why human connection is essential in leadership and coaching. It's Getting To The HEART of Progress. Building your moral compass. Habits Empower Authentic Resilience and Trust.

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If you think you're coaching your team by giving advice, think again.

Here's the hard truth: Most managers believe they're coaching, but they're just telling people what to do. And it's costing organizations engagement, retention, and real results.

Real coaching isn't about having all the answers. It's about asking the right questions. It's listening, not lecturing. It's helping people discover their own solutions instead of handing out quick fixes.

I've seen it over and over. A manager has a weekly one-on-one, drops a few "helpful" tips, and checks the coaching box. But the employee leaves uninspired, unchallenged, and unchanged.

Advice can feel productive in the moment, but it doesn't drive growth. It creates dependency. People tune out. The best performers crave ownership, not step-by-step instructions.

So here's my challenge: Next time you're tempted to give advice, pause. Ask a question instead. "What options have you considered?" "What would you try if you weren't worried about making a mistake?" "How can I support you without stepping in?"

The shift is uncomfortable at first, but that's where real development happens. Coaching isn't about your expertise, it's about unlocking theirs.

Ready to break the advice cycle and actually coach? Your team is waiting.

To quote a client "CADENCE Coaching is really innovative. Its like having a workplace coaching expert right next to you assitring you every step of the way." 

👉 Cadence Coaching is a modern approach to leadership and development that moves coaching out of the calendar and into the flow of work. Instead of relying on infrequent, scheduled conversations, cadence coaching delivers short, focused coaching moments—paired with simple application challenges and reflection—on a consistent rhythm. This allows learning to be reinforced where it matters most: in real situations, real decisions, and real behaviors.

👉 For future-ready organizations, CADENCE coaching closes the gap between training and performance. It accelerates upskilling, builds accountability without burnout, and helps leaders develop people continuously rather than episodically. As roles evolve and skills change faster than job descriptions, organizations that embed coaching into daily cadence won’t just keep up—they’ll build adaptable, confident teams that grow with the work instead of chasing it.

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How confident are you in your sales hiring right now?

I don't mean optimistic or hopeful. Actual confidence. 

I ask because this is the time of year when a lot of leaders feel pressure to “get ahead of it.”

Q1 plans are taking shape. Revenue targets are locked. Gaps from last year are suddenly very visible. And sales hiring starts to feel urgent.

What I see happen next is usually some version of this:
- A role gets posted quickly, using language that worked once before (are you using old job descriptions from previous years?) 
- Interviews move fast because “we don’t want to lose good candidates”
- Decisions get made on instinct, energy, and resume patterns

Don't worry, none of this is careless. It’s human.

But it’s also how hiring mistakes quietly get repeated.

The warning signs rarely show up immediately. 

They surface months later as slow ramp time. As deals that stall. As managers spending more time coaching basics than building momentum. As the realization that the role itself may never have been clearly defined.

At that point, the question becomes “Why isn’t this working?”

When the better question earlier would have been “What are we actually hiring for?”

Strong sales hiring starts with clarity. I'm sure you know this. 
- Clarity about the environment someone is walking into.
- Clarity about the skills this role actually demands.
- Clarity about what has made people succeed here and what has caused others to struggle.

The most effective leaders I work with do something that feels counterintuitive right now.

They pause before acting. They assess before posting. They get specific before interviewing. They slow the process down just enough to avoid speeding into the wrong decision.

I’m curious what you’re seeing.

Where does sales hiring feel hardest for you right now? 

Attracting the right candidates? Evaluating them well? Or being clear on what success in the role really looks like?

This is a conversation worth having early on.

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Most training doesn’t fail because the content is bad.
 It fails because reinforcement never shows up.
Leaders leave training inspired…
 Then Monday happens.
In this upcoming free webinar, I’ll break down:
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A quick reminder as you end this week: your only real competition is yourself.

Entrepreneurship is not a race, and it is not meant to be. It is shaped by your goals, your season, and the life you are building.

✨ Someone else’s progress does not take away from yours
✨ Someone else’s pace is not a standard you have to meet
✨ Someone else’s wins do not tell the full story

The only comparison that actually matters is who you are becoming compared to who you were yesterday.

Stay focused on your own growth. Build at a pace that is sustainable. Keep taking the next right step.

If this resonates, share it with someone who could use a little encouragement today.

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I’ve coached over 15,000 women at Google
through a program that continues to empower talent today! 

Guiding the next generation to step into their potential isn’t just part of my work… 
It's my life’s mission.
I thrive in helping ambitious professionals make Quantum Shifts in their career,
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If you have an opportunity where you're looking: 
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Not every season will feel magical.
Some are for shedding.
Some are for building.

I’ve lived through all of them:

•  The quiet season of healing
•  The grinding season of building
•  The rising season of growth
• The radiant season of blooming

Each one required a different kind of leadership.
A new mindset. 
A sharper plan.

Some seasons called for letting go.
Others demanded I roll up my sleeves,
be heads-down, 
put food on the table,
and get things done.

Wherever you are right now: know this👇🏽

No season lasts forever.
And no season is wasted if you act with intention.

Even if the current season seems heavy...
Know that the next season might feel lighter,
and it might even sweep you away!

Keep going, and know that:  
another season is on the way. 🩷 


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Moving across countries 13 years ago 
thought me one thing:
to let things go.

To start fresh.
To leave behind what no longer fit.
The extra luggages... the extra pairs of shoes... the mindset...
Growth demands release.

And the only thing more painful than growing?
Staying stuck at the same place when you know you were meant for more.

The caterpillar digests itself before it becomes a butterfly.
That’s how transformation works.
It’s messy, it's hard, it feels like you're chewing yourself up,
literally,
but it's always worth it.

Here’s what’s helped me grow through the seasons:

1/ Be kind to yourself
This isn’t easy. You’re doing better than you think.

2/ Trust the process
Feeling lost is part of finding your true path. 

3/ Embrace the struggle
What’s hard today gets easier with time.

Max De Pree said:
“We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are.”

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I’ll always remember the leader who made me cry.

Not out of shame or ego, 
but because he cared enough to be honest.

He showed me what I couldn’t see...
Where I was holding back...
He put a mirror right in front of me.

That's the kind of leader you never forget.

The kind of leader:
• Who gives you a nudge, or a hug, at exactly the right time.
• Who sees something in you before you see it yourself.
• Who tells you the truth, even when it’s hard to hear.
• Who helps you believe in what you're capable of.
• Who reminds you who you are when you forget.

I’ll always remember the leader who made me cry.
because he cared enough to be honest.

He showed me what I wouldn’t see.
And what I could do if I chose better in the moment.

That conversation stuck with me. 
It changed how I show up: for myself and for others.

Now that the years have passed,
that a decade has vanished...
I still stand by the belief that:

People don’t just want to be managed.
They want to feel seen.

So the real question isn’t: Are you managing well?

 It is: Are you actually seeing your people?

If this hits home and you want more real talk on leadership, growth, and showing up at a higher level. I share it all in my newsletter: The Top 5% Method®

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I have restarted multiple times.
Yes, that's true. 
It wasn't easy.  But I did it anyway. Here is why:

I’ve moved across countries.
Switched industries.
Shifted many different roles.

And every time I did... someone said:

“Are you sure?”
“You’re making the wrong decision.”
“Won’t that slow you down?”

But here’s what they didn’t see coming:  WHY I did it.

You don't get to the BE the best version of yourself by staying comfortable.
You can’t always break glass ceilings silently.

You break them by:
•  Speaking up, even when your voice shakes
•  Sharing your wins without apologizing
•  Refusing to wait for permission

I didn’t wait to be discovered.
I didn’t wait for a title to speak.
I didn’t play it small to stay safe.

I owned my voice.
I celebrated my wins.
I brought other people into the room with me.

Because this isn’t just about getting ahead,
It’s about creating your space to shine.

The difference it made:

•  My podcast ranked in Apple's top 200 in business for 6 months in a row.
•  Speaking on stages across Europe, the US, Canada and Africa.
•  Growing my following 4X to 37,000 on Linkedin in 8 months.
•  Paid consulting contracts to help others do the same.

All because, I built a brand authority that compounds over time.

It all started with one simple decision: TO START.

If you’re tired of being undervalued.
Let this be your sign.

You don’t need permission. 
You just need to START. 

I'm hosting a Masterclass on how to build a Brand Authority that compounds.

Join me on Tuesday February 3rd at 11am PDT/ 2pm EST.
👉🏽 Register now: https://luma.com/hviyhi21
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Now, tell me: What's one thing you can do today to stop playing small?

A woman in a podcasting studio with  a microphone. Her name is 
Katheline Jean-Pierre. The quote is: "
I didn’t wait to be discovered.
I didn’t wait for a title to speak.
I didn’t play it small to stay safe.

I owned my voice.
I celebrated my wins.
I brought other women
 into the room with me. "

The highest-paid women in tech aren't chasing credit.

They're building character
when nobody's looking.

While you're worried about who's noticing your work, they're focused on doing work worth noticing.

They understand compound character.

Every time you mentor someone without posting about it.
Every moment you choose integrity over image.
Every decision to do right instead of what's easy.

Yesss. It compounds.

That quiet consistency becomes your reputation.
That behind-the-scenes integrity becomes your brand.
That's when the invisible work becomes the foundation
for very visible opportunities.

The executives making promotion decisions watch the patterns.
They see who delivers without drama.
They notice who can be trusted with bigger challenges.

In a world obsessed with performance.
Start building who you are when cameras are off.
When the masks are off.
When there's no more pretending...

Ask yourself:  Would you still lead if no one knew your name?

It's often what separates the promoted from the passed over. The little extra things done when others are chasing credit.


📣 Follow me Katheline Jean-Pierre MSc for insights on advancing your tech career with integrity.
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Fortune 500 Revenue Leader | My Life Mission: Helping Women in Tech 👩🏾‍💻 Become more secure in their career | Google Alum

Flop before you fly.

That's what 2025 thought me.

If you’re not willing to fall flat, 
your career likely won’t take off.
You’ll see progress. 
You’ll hit goals.

But you won’t grow in the ways that matter.
It’ll look like success.
It'll look GOOD...

But underneath, 
you’ll feel stuck, 
stifled. 
Off-course.

Real growth happens when you stop performing.
When you stop hiding what didn’t work.
When you study the moments that cracked your ego wide open.


That’s when things shift.

You stop chasing.
You start leading.

People don’t need the polished version of you.
They need the truth. 
Your TRUE self. 

That's right! 

The flops. 
The rebuilds.

Share them.
 
That’s how you build Brand Authority that actually leads.
That’s how you become someone worth learning from.

🟡 What’s one tip that helped you grow?
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Thursday reality check: 
If you're busy but not winning, your system is broken. Not your effort. 
Steal these 4 time management techniques of top CEOs.

You say you don't have time... 
But often time isn't the problem,
awareness is,
focus is...

Here's your brutal time audit.
Time management is about doing what actually moves the needle.

What most people get wrong:
They stay busy, not productive.

Let’s fix that ⬇️

Time management Tip #1:  Eat That Ugly Frog
↳ Do the hardest task first
↳ Build unstoppable momentum

Time management Tip #2:  The Pomodoro Technique (It's classic & effective!)
↳ 50 mins deep work
↳ 10 mins recharge
↳ Work smarter, not longer

Time management Tip #3:   80/20 Rule (I live by this rule for everything!)
↳ 80% results come from 20% of tasks
↳ Identify. Prioritize. Execute.

Time management Tip #4:   2-Minute Rule (The no non-sense rule)
↳ Small tasks? Do them now.
↳ Don’t let tiny things pile up.

You don’t need more hours in a day.
You need fewer distractions and sharper focus.

Master your time.  Master your results.

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2024: Performance. Healing. Rest. 
2025: Standing up to everything inside and outside that wanted me small. 

2026: Dancing in the light.

Everyone asks me about my 2026 resolutions. 
I have just one word: Kanpe.
In Haitian Kreyòl, it means “to stand up” and "to rise".

But for us, it means so much more.

It’s the quiet power of resilience.
It’s standing tall in the face of hardship.
It’s dancing when the world wants to break you.

For me, 2025 wasn’t just about building a business.

 It was about standing up:
To the fear.
To the noise.
To the voices inside and outside that wanted me small.

2024 was a year of Performance. 
Healing. 
and Rest. 
Stepping onto global stages in Europe and Africa.
talking growth, AI, and careers.

But 2025?
It was heads-down.
Stepping fully into my purpose.
Coaching women, mentoring minorities, guiding those looking for their voice. Looking to build their brand authority.
Owning mine alongside them.

Oftentimes, it looked like working from home in my PJs, 
toddler on hip,
or relocating twice in a year searching of my dream community. 
Finding my vibe. 
And quietly walking away from places, people, 
and relationships that no longer served me. 

No matter how loud their stories were.
No matter what masks they were wearing this time. 

My ancestors fought for freedom.
And in my own way, 
so did I.

I stood up to the forces,
internal and external 
that tried to dim my light.
And I chose to carry it anyway.
So no, I don’t have a long list of resolutions.

In 2026, I’ll be dancing in the light. 
Every. Single. Day.
Grateful for making it another day. 
Literally standing 'kanpe'
and stepping it up. 💃🏾

If you’re ready to claim your light.
🕯️Comment LIGHT below.

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You're not really too busy, 
You're just misaligned with your priorities.
Today is your opportunity to take care of you.

This is your reminder to:

Go for a long walk in the sun
Get your workout in
Drink your glass of water
Take that nap
Stretch
Meditate for 5 minutes

You only get one body. 
One mind. 
One you.

And if you don’t self-care today, 
you’ll be forced to self-repair later.

This is your call to invest in you.

Start now.

🔁 More people need to see this, share it with your network.
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no one is too busy, it's just a matter of priorities. This is your reminder today to take care of you.

The women getting promoted 2.3x faster know something about themselves that you're still figuring out. 

You think you fail because of your willpower.
The reality is you fail because of your identity.

Who do you believe you are?

Who you think you are drives your performance.
It also drives your success.

That’s one clear insight in James Clear's book Atomic Habits. 

You win when you can change who you believe you are. 

Then, you can add all the systems, the rules and the outcomes tied to who you know yourself to be.

When identity changes, behavior can follow. Not the opposite.

What identity are you reinforcing with your habits right now?

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The best time to ask for a raise 
isn't at your annual review. 
It’s 48 hours after you made your boss look good to their boss.

 That’s the small window when you’re TOP OF MIND for them.  

This window of time is important, 
and as my kiddo says:
 It's "tiny tiny". 

This win is the "tiny tiny" window for you to ask for more.
...and the more you keep stacking these wins,  the more you can build your case for more...

Because in reality:
Your promotion might be delayed.  
But your raise doesn't have to be.

40% of companies now offer promotions without pay increases. 👀 
Which means you can negotiate a raise without the title.

Most professionals wait for their manager to bring it up.

The Top 5% creates the conditions that make "yes" inevitable.

Here are 6 simple ways to do it:

1/ Build your case 90 days early

Average: Asking during annual review with no prep
Top 5%: Tracking impact for 3 months before the ask

Document:
→ Revenue driven or protected
→ Costs reduced
→ Time saved
→ Problems solved outside your job description

"I improved morale" = nothing.
"I cut turnover by 40%, saving $180K in recruiting costs" = leverage.

2/ Time it right

Ask after:
→ A major win
→ You made your boss look good to their boss
→ Strong company earnings
→ During off-cycle reviews (62% of orgs now offer these)

Never ask during budget freezes or layoff rumors.

3/ Reframe it as market correction

Don't say: "I think I deserve more."
Say: "I'd like to discuss a market adjustment. My compensation doesn't reflect the level I'm delivering at."

You're not asking for a favor.
You're correcting a gap.

4/ Name the expanded scope

Your role grew. Your pay didn't.
Script: "When I started, I handled X. 
Now I'm doing X, Y, and Z. I want my comp to match the scope I'm already delivering."

This isn't "give me more for the same work."
This is "pay me fairly for the work that already changed."

5/ Give them a timeline

If budget is tight:

"I understand timing might be challenging. Can we set a date in 60 days to revisit? I'd like to know what I need to hit to make this happen."
Keeps it alive without the fight.

6/ Negotiate beyond base salary

Salary frozen?

Comp isn't just your base number. Ask for:
→ Professional development budget
→ Flex work arrangements
→ Performance bonus
→ Stock options
→ Extra PTO

Your promotion might take 18 months.
BUT your comp conversation can happen in 18 days.

If you wait for your company to value you, you'll be waiting a long time. Think about a 5 year old who says - impatiently: "Are we there yet?" It's all encompassing, all demanding and unmissable...  That's the energy you will need to stay top of mind and become unmissable.


📩 Ready to stop waiting? Join the Top 5% Method® Career Accelerator cohort starting Feb 5th https://lnkd.in/gSjNSxT5

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"I never thought it was possible."

"I was completely overwhelmed."

Meet Paola: Digital marketing manager who was looking to successfully pivot in her career.

In a few weeks in the top 5% career accelerator program, she went from feeling overwhelmed to being offered the role she was targeting at Accenture. 

Listen to her story below.

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