by Jeff Kaplan | Feb 24, 2020 | Blog Posts, Coaching
If you remember nothing else, remember these two Do’s: 1) Be prepared and 2) Be present. Do #2: Be Present Don’t give a play by play of your resume and don’t simply tell the interviewer what you think he or she wants to hear. Interviews are not auditions, they are...
by Jeff Kaplan | Jan 26, 2020 | Blog Posts, Coaching
Clients often ask for advice on interviewing skills. “How can I best prepare? What questions should I ask? What should I say or not say when they ask about my weaknesses? What about my strengths? I don’t like to brag about myself. ...
by Jeff Kaplan | Dec 29, 2019 | Blog Posts, Coaching
“You’re being insensitive. Stop telling me I’m wrong and pay attention to how I feel!” We all make the occasional misstep of unintentionally hurting others’ feelings. However, for some, lacking empathy, or understanding and appreciating the feelings of others, is a...
by Jeff Kaplan | Nov 21, 2019 | Blog Posts, Coaching
Anxiety is something many people suffer from in various parts of their life. The degree of anxiety varies between person and situation. One type of anxiety is needing constant reassurance, such as in the workplace or at home. For example, at work you are among the...
by Jeff Kaplan | Aug 9, 2019 | Blog Posts, Coaching
Is there someone in your life who often points out how you, once again, let him or her down? “You never remember to get me flowers!” “You know I don’t like salmon.” (That’s one from my own marriage.) “You should know that I don’t like when you do...
by Jeff Kaplan | Aug 9, 2019 | Blog Posts, Coaching
In the previous sections of this entry: Part 1: Stopping the argument and Part 2: Working through the differences, I introduced two concepts: 1) asking “What do you want?” can stop an argument in its tracks, and 2) conflict resolution should be a...
by Jeff Kaplan | Aug 9, 2019 | Blog Posts, Coaching
Have you ever been in a personal or work relationship where the other person resorts to “talking it out” over every little thing? Couples in relationships can do themselves a disservice by drawing attention to every disagreement or minor issue. Feelings...
by Jeff Kaplan | Aug 9, 2019 | Blog Posts, Coaching
Have you ever been in an argument? Of course you have. Have you ever wanted to stop an argument? Let’s assume yes. There’s one question you can ask that can freeze the argument right in its tracks. Before we go there, let’s first...
by Jeff Kaplan | Jul 18, 2019 | Blog Posts, Coaching
As an executive coach, I’ve found myself in situations similar to the scenarios I highlighted in my previous blog post: The Reality of Coaching on the Edge – Part 1, as well as many more situations like those. And, like it or not, you will find yourself in situations...
by Jeff Kaplan | Jul 18, 2019 | Blog Posts, Coaching
Organizational leaders essentially want two things when they hire an executive coach: answers and assurance. What they receive extends a little further: non-judging support, challenge, honest feedback, insight & perspective, and a structure. When leaders...
