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 | May 2, 2025 | Forbes Coaches Council, Thursday Thoughts
Thought leadership is a term we hear a lot these days. But what is it? And why is nonpromotional thought leadership so valuable? What is Thought Leadership? There are various definitions of a “thought leader.” Wikipedia keeps it simple: A thought leader...
by Jill Helmer | Jul 3, 2024 | Forbes Coaches Council
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....
by Jill Helmer | Jul 2, 2024 | Forbes Coaches Council
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,...
by Jill Helmer | Mar 24, 2024 | Forbes Coaches Council
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...
