Jill Helmer Blog

From Peer to Leader Shifting into a senior leadership role can pose challenges for new executives, especially in maintaining relationships with former peers turned direct reports. It's common to overlook this shift, but acknowledging the change is crucial. Former...

Soft Skills Are the Most Difficult in Times of Stress Today, we are talking about the "human" skills leaders need to demonstrate as they manage the ups and downs of leading a company. While many executives believe that they demonstrate these skills daily, many admit...

Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are under fire in many organizations. We know these initiatives are important for organizations aiming to create thriving and equitable workplace environments. Yet, beyond official policies, team leaders have considerable...

Did you know that only 23% of US employees trust their organization's leadership (Gallup poll, 2/23)? Did you know that transparency is the first step in building trust? In a recent Forbes Coaches Council panel on addressing performance anxiety in your team, I...

On today's #thursdaythoughts video on my LinkedIn, I shared about a recent Forbes Coaches Council panel on Creating a Roadmap for Teambuilding. As a leader, building an effective team is the only way you will achieve the organization's goals. (Spoiler alert: You...

Stepping into a new executive role is a pivotal moment for any leader. New executives must navigate through unfamiliar territory, embarking on a deliberate journey to establish trust from the outset. As a coach, one of my favorite things to do is help leaders...

I am honored to be working with several female leaders. As a coach, I see them working as hard as they can to produce results. Often, they are so busy producing results that they don't take the time to "show their work" or tell others about the challenges they are...

Is getting better at giving feedback on your development goals for 2024? If so, please check out our recent @Forbes Coaches Council Panel where we dive into the common challenges leaders face when offering constructive feedback and practical solutions to overcome...

The role of a CEO can be an isolating one, filled with unique challenges and daily pressures that may be difficult to share with others, whether it’s to vent or to receive feedback. CEO Peer Groups To help them navigate this demanding job most effectively, executive...

Coaches play an important role in supporting clients as they lead, manage and grow their businesses and careers. To be as responsive to their clients’ needs as possible, it’s imperative for professional coaches to develop the ability to pivot; by modifying their...

Coaches cherish those extraordinary times when an organizational or team coaching session they are running has a profound impact on both the participants’ lives and the coach’s approach to future group engagements. Such transformative group experiences stand out not...

Sometimes, one-on-one conversations between managers and employees cover sensitive topics that can bring up a lot of emotions for employees, whether they are receiving constructive criticism or need to discuss a problem that is affecting their productivity,...

When a company’s profits quickly begin to fall, it is a cause for concern that should prompt immediate action to determine what the problem might be. There can be numerous reasons behind such a decline—from external factors, such as an economic downturn, to internal...

Striking a balance between effectively motivating team members and holding them accountable is crucial for leaders today. How a leader approaches this responsibility can impact the company’s internal operations and reputation. In a recent article (see the link below),...

In a recent Forbes Coaches Council panel, 20 of us weighed in on how to avoid alienating employees and common ways managers walk into this pitfall. My first piece of advice is to avoid showing your own overwhelm: "I see managers alienate employees when they...

As someone who works remotely, I smiled when I saw this panel pop up this morning. At that moment, I was wildly distracted by both personal and professional tasks that were literally piling up at my feet. It was a good time to read the importance of Be. Here. Now., as...

As professionals weigh the potential impact of employers' workplace policy decisions on their current work-life balance, studies show that productivity and personal well-being are directly affected when employees can't balance their personal and professional lives....

I am always honored to share writing space with my Forbes colleagues. If you are a leader, this recent Forbes Coaches Council article is a great read. 17 experts weigh in about ways you can inadvertently fail to project confidence with your team. What's my 2 cents?...

My latest Forbes Expert Panel (#12 in the listing below) highlights how I helped a recent client. Much of my work is with clients who are putting the polish or branding on their career or leadership style. But I also work with clients who are stuck and not getting the...