Appreciation Coaching - Why it Works
Kristy Carrod Kristy Carrod

Appreciation Coaching - Why it Works

None of us are doing this enough - sharing specific and sincere positive feedback. Check out the video of Steve Kerr that demonstrates the un-deniable impact of this practice.

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You Won’t Regret Living Your Values
Kristy Carrod Kristy Carrod

You Won’t Regret Living Your Values

Identifying your core values is a shortcut to help you make every leadership, business and interpersonal decision. Your values are your guiding star.

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The Business Case for Sleep
Kristy Carrod Kristy Carrod

The Business Case for Sleep

One client shared with me their secret suspicion that sleep was an illogical waste of time. Or does LeBron James have it right with his strategy of optimal sleep = optimal performance?

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9 Traits of Successful Bankers
Kristy Carrod Kristy Carrod

9 Traits of Successful Bankers

A client recently asked me to reflect on my 20 years’ of observing diverging career paths of Investment Bankers. Here are my thoughts based on the standouts I have worked with.

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My Best Reads of 2023
Kristy Carrod Kristy Carrod

My Best Reads of 2023

Here are the 8 books that I referenced the most in coaching and delivering workshops in 2023.

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Who is Innovating the Way we Work?
Kristy Carrod Kristy Carrod

Who is Innovating the Way we Work?

We don’t need to become Agile experts in order to apply the concept to further optimize deal team efficiency. It’s about breaking the game of broken telephone.

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Am I Supposed to Love What I Do?
Kristy Carrod Kristy Carrod

Am I Supposed to Love What I Do?

No one loves everything on their work to-do list. But is there enough that you love on a consistent basis, and do you get the chance to grow and use your strengths?

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