RedworksIn my three-part Estate Planning series with lawyer, Elizabeth Williamson of Williamson Law, we cover the Last Will and Testament, Power of Attorney and the Health Care Directive.
In this video, Elizabeth explains what is a Power of Attorney; what they can and cannot do, and whether or not everyone needs one.
In my three-part Estate Planning series with lawyer, Elizabeth Williamson of Williamson Law, we cover the Last Will and Testament, Power of Attorney and the Health Care Directive.
In this video, Elizabeth focuses on the Will, a very important document required as part of your Estate Planning. Do you have one? If you do have a will how current is it? Does it need some updating?
She explains the importance of having a Will, what we need to create a Will, and different scenarios that could impact your last wishes.
It’s common to switch careers multiple times in your adult life. If you are currently standing at a crossroad, or are in the midst of another type of life-transition, you don’t need to navigate it alone.
Receiving support and advice to guide you on your way will increase the likelihood of a smooth and seamless transition.
As an executive and accredited professional coach, I support clients to improve their thinking, gain clarity, and create positive and powerful changes to achieve their greatest potential in both their personal and professional lives.
Send me a message today to find out how I can help you.
We often associate transitions with challenges. If we manage those challenges positively though, transitions can be a gift. Transitions are an opportunity to reinvent yourself, to choose a new path. You can live the life you have dreamed for yourself.
Now’s your chance. You’ve got this.
Send me a message if you’re seeking support!
If you find yourself mid-life and you’re unsatisfied with your career, or you’re simply ready for the next challenge – don’t hesitate to make a shift. Here are three reasons why!
If you are looking for support as you navigate a mid-life career change, send me a message! I’ve had great success coaching others in the same position as you.
Do you find you’re inside of your brain a lot during these trying times? Fears can create negative-self talk and that very quickly becomes a downward spiral that won’t take you anywhere helpful.
When fears start creeping in and you find your mind being overcome with doom-and-gloom, it’s time to take back the reins!
Start by naming the emotion. What do you feel? Is it fear, anxiety, or panic? Do you feel like crying?
Next, place it. Where do you feel it in your body? Get really specific in observing the physical sensation.
Notice your surroundings. What do you see around you? Feel your feet on the ground. What are you connected to?
Once you are present and grounded think about the thought that started your spiral. Now think of how you can reframe it toward the positive. For example if you have the thought: ‘I’m going to get sick’ — reframe it by saying to yourself, ‘I am going to do everything in my power to stay healthy’.
Choose your thoughts by backtracking and reframing them for positive self-talk that will feed a healthy mindset!
For more information or coaching on how to turn negative self-talk into positive-self talk send me a message!
Being thrust, so suddenly, into a global pandemic, can bring up a lot of feelings. Like anxiety, loneliness, and feeling powerless. When circumstances are beyond our control, it is important to give our attention to the things we CAN control.
Here are 5 things you can control that will support your wellness:
Other things that can feel supportive if you are spiraling from lack of control could be learning a mindfulness or breathwork practice, listening to uplifting music, spending quality time with family members, or choosing a project that you feel inspired to start.
While it is important to be up-to-date on advice from medical experts, reducing your exposure to news and social media could also help you stay focused in the present moment, and grounded in your intuition.
To go deeper into the work of staying grounded or if you need any additional support, send me a private message and I’d be happy to help.
What would happen to your business if you had to retire tomorrow?
Many small businesses are dependent on the owner, so if you want to be able to retire and/or position your company to be able to sell – you’ll need strategic forethought and action built into the structure of your organization. Having a strategy for developing people who can move up when key employees leave is critical to the long term success of a business.
The trouble is, many businesses owners only start thinking about this when they are nearing the transition. Building on-going succession planning into the structure of a business will not only position the business for success when transition approaches, but it will allow the business to grow and attract top talent in the meantime. It will also allow the company to be strategic if the goal is to sell.
When a business has leaders-in-training, the dependence on the owner is minimized so that when the time comes, the business owner can confidently step back and reap the rewards of the business.
Marielle Gauthier, a professional executive and personal coach, has been studying the challenges businesses and organizations are facing in leadership transition as retiring leaders move out, and the next generation of leaders move in.
“Using what I have learned through these assessments, I have developed an approach to support organizations through the transition process so the risks and impacts are reduced and performance and productivity are increased,” said Gauthier. “This means business goals are met while profits increase and costs decrease.”
Gauthier’s clients experience an increase in confidence, better communication, better relationships and have seen a measurable ROI thanks to her coaching.
“As an executive coach, a business communication specialist, facilitator and trainer, I assess the needs of the leader and the organization,”said Gauthier. “My phased-in approach consists of an assessment process, coaching the leader through a results-based succession strategy, and implementing an action plan.”
Gauthier’s tailor-made approach can also include facilitation, training, peer support and consulting. Through alliances with other executive coaches, organizational development specialists, human resource specialists, business advisors, accountants, lawyers, and business valuators, Gauthier is able to scale any challenges that arise in the succession planning process.
“As the old adage goes: If you fail to plan, you plan to fail,” said Gauthier.
Planning for succession in a business is just as critical as all of the other planning that goes into creating and maintaining a thriving business. Owners must take responsibility for laying the bricks of succession strategy into the structure of the organization as the business is growing and being built.
To seek out support for building succession planning into your business, and to learn more about Marielle Gauthier, visit www.powerupyourretirement.com or send her an email at marielle@redworkscoaching.com.
Do you have employees nearing retirement?
Fears related to change and feelings of uncertainty about the future can make the anticipation of retirement stressful.
As a strategic advisor specializing in life-transitions, with a focus on retirement, I work with individuals to create a purpose-driven retirement lifestyle plan. My clients see positive transformation in their lives as a result of the work.
By supporting your workforce to psychologically prepare for their retirement, your employees will be happier and more engaged. They will be able to offer a higher level of commitment and productivity when they have a game plan for their next stage, and have put their uncertainties to rest.
If you have individuals who would benefit from emotionally and psychologically preparing for their transition to retirement, please send me a message. I do executive, team, personal and group coaching.