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...
by Jill Helmer | Nov 5, 2025 | Thursday Thoughts
Lessons for Both Sides of a Firing As a loyal Penn State fan and a leadership development professional, I watched the end of the October 2025 game against Northwestern with a broken heart – and with admiration for how Coach James Franklin handled himself as a heated...
by Jill Helmer | Oct 4, 2025 | Thursday Thoughts
From the Great Resignation to the Great Hiring Squeeze It wasn’t too long ago that organizations were scrambling to find and retain top talent. But today, the U.S. is experiencing a tight job market, with a slowdown in hiring, an uptick in the unemployment rate...
by Jill Helmer | Sep 9, 2025 | Thursday Thoughts
An Alarming Trend for U.S. Working Moms A recent Washington Post article reported an alarming trend: U.S. working moms are leaving the workforce, erasing pandemic gains. A 3% Decline, a 3-Year Low According to U.S. labor statistics, between January and June 2025, the...
by Jill Helmer | Jul 31, 2025 | Thursday Thoughts
Developing Good Managers Is Vital to the Next Generation of Talent Chances are, if you are reading this, you are a leader responsible for managing managers in your organization. Before you scroll past, thinking to yourself – I know how to be a good manager…I learned...
by Jill Helmer | Jun 30, 2025 | Thursday Thoughts
Improve Your Leadership and Peer Relationships – No Coach Required When budgets are tight and you need a DIY Leadership Development Activity sooner vs. later, I have one you can use. It requires no budget and no outside support. I’m hashtagging it...
