by Jill Helmer | Sep 18, 2026 | Thursday Thoughts
Across my client organizations, I keep hearing the same story. The characters change from company to company, but the plot doesn’t. There’s an employee who delivers. They hit the numbers, land the wins and produce the results. And the way they do it is hurting the...
by Jill Helmer | Jul 25, 2026 | Forbes Coaches Council, Thursday Thoughts
In a recent Forbes Coaches Council article, I weighed in on The Self-Destructive Traits of Overachievers. One trait I see often is prioritizing results at the expense of people. “One of the most self-destructive habits in high achievers is over-indexing on the...
by Jill Helmer | Mar 12, 2026 | Forbes Coaches Council
Over the last two decades, leadership coaching has shifted from a “fix it” solution to a valued enhancement for talent. Not only are organizations connecting leaders with coaches to enhance future development, but high-potential talent today wants a coach...
by Jill Helmer | Feb 28, 2026 | Thursday Thoughts
Flexibility Pays Off For Employees, Employers and Society. A recent encounter spurred the topic for one of my recent #ThursdayThoughts on LinkedIn: representation in the workplace. It’s a personal story that connects to headlines, policies and the responsibility...
by Jill Helmer | Feb 5, 2026 | Thursday Thoughts
Talent Development Coaching Process and Benefits As people are staying in organizations longer, employers are prioritizing top talent and seeking ways to develop leaders and managers. As I close two long-term talent development coaching projects, I’m reflecting on my...
