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Teams365 #3952: Friday – FLASHBACK Teams365 #1089: Winding Down For the Holidays and reflecting on the year that was

11/8/2024

We're moving into one of those few rare weeks of the year where things slow down and I hope that you are getting ready to, or have started to wind down for the holidays.

If you're thinking of looking for more R and R (rest and relaxation) here's a couple of past posts you may want to check out, supporting you in reflecting back on the year that was.

Here's a link to the December 2014 Team Leader Breakfast Cafe which focused on reflecting on the year that was (15 minute audio). Check it out here

What's going to support you in truly disconnecting and recharging over the next few days?

Have a great holiday weekend,
Jennifer

Jennifer Britton, MES, ACTC – PCC, CHRL, CPT
CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
Contact: 1-416-996-8326
Email: [email protected]
Instagram:@ReconnectingWorkspaces @CoachingBusinessBuilder

Looking for bite-sized boosts to your work as a coach, leader or during your onboarding process? Check out our Card Decks. Now available on Deckible:
90-Day Guide for Success – Deck 1 – Days 1 – 30 (for new leaders, onboarding or those wanting a sprint) – https://bit.ly/90dayguidedeck1
ACTIVATE Your Group and Team Coaching Superpowers (for coaches) – https://bit.ly/activatedeck

Pick up a copy of Reconnecting Workspaces: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote and Hybrid World at Amazon – https://bit.ly/reconnectingworkspaces.

Check out my latest TEDx talk – Coaching Teams Through Chaos at https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_coaching_teams_through_chaos

Set up a call with myself or my team to learn more about how we can support you through our card decks, customized team development and leadership training, OR award-winning ICF CCE approved Coach Training programs – https://calendly.com/jennbritton/15-minute-exploration-call

Teams365 #3938: Friday Flashback - Teams365 #1297: Team Building Tip #147: Team Culture

10/25/2024

We’ve been talking a lot about building stronger team cultures, whether it’s through the doorway of strengths, or the Inner Develompent Goals. Here’s Team Building Tip #145 from a few years ago getting teams to have further conversation about what their team culture is like. Check it out

The culture of a team or organization is much more than a few words. It's the way things are done. It encompasses behaviors, values, mission, practices, priorities and the motivational factors of a team.

In building strong teams it is important for teams to become aware of and focus on their team culture - the good and the bad. It's important also to note when team culture is distinct from, or aligned with an organizational culture.

For example, a team of project managers may value agility, speed and problem solving, whereas the organizational context may value quality, specificity and thoroughness. In this instance there can be conflicts between the team culture and organizational culture. The team culture may also have an influence on the organizational culture over time, shifting it to be more agile or responsive. We are seeing this today in many organizational contexts which are re-thinking how they operate and the roles their teams play.

A useful activity for a team is to consider what their team culture is. Consider your values, and what you prioritize. You may also want to ask yourselves the questions:
What are the 3 adjectives we would use to describe our culture?
What are the 3 adjectives other teams would use to describe our culture?
How do our other stakeholders describe our culture?

What do you notice about culture in your team? What's important to keep an eye on?

Check out these other Teams365 posts on team culture:
Teams365 #406: Team Culture - What's Yours? Read it here.

Team Leader Breakfast Series - Call on Team Culture. Listen in here.
Have a great Thursday,
Jennifer

Jennifer Britton, MES, ACTC – PCC, CHRL, CPT
CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
Contact: 1-416-996-8326
Email: [email protected]
Instagram:@ReconnectingWorkspaces @CoachingBusinessBuilder

Looking for bite-sized boosts to your work as a coach, leader or during your onboarding process? Check out our Card Decks. Now available on Deckible:
90-Day Guide for Success – Deck 1 – Days 1 – 30 (for new leaders, onboarding or those wanting a sprint) – https://bit.ly/90dayguidedeck1
ACTIVATE Your Group and Team Coaching Superpowers (for coaches) – https://bit.ly/activatedeck

Pick up a copy of Reconnecting Workspaces: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote and Hybrid World at Amazon – https://bit.ly/reconnectingworkspaces.

Check out my latest TEDx talk – Coaching Teams Through Chaos at https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_coaching_teams_through_chaos

Set up a call with myself or my team to learn more about how we can support you through our card decks, customized team development and leadership training, OR award-winning ICF CCE approved Coach Training programs – https://calendly.com/jennbritton/15-minute-exploration-call

Teams365 #3931: Friday Flashback - TEAMS365 #1657 –Team Development A through D

10/18/2024

This month’s focus is on team development. The summer months may be one of the only times when people have an opportunity to focus in on what’s needed for their team. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be doing a quick A through Z of possibilities for team development activities, whether you are supporting a virtual team, intact team or project team. Over the last five years I’ve written about a lot of these different areas and I’ll include links to the original posts for you to check out:

A – Assumptions, Acknowledgements, Action and Accountability

Take a step back to one of the first A through Z series I did back in 2014 on Leadership. Read the Leadership A – Z around A for Action and Accountability here.

B – Barriers, Beliefs, Behaviors, Boundaries, Brevity, Bottom lining, Beauty, Better, and Best

Check out Teams365 #427 where I explore 6 Leadership Questions for B here.

Check out Teams365 #309 for additional focus areas around B – Check it out here.

C – Culture, Communication, Conversation, Change, Collaboration

Check out these six leadership questions around C here.

Virtual and Remote Leadership – C is for Communication. Read it here.

Check out the Leadership Myth – Change is Easy here.

D – Delegation, Decisions, Direct, Difficult Conversations

Check out Teams365 #315 on D is for Delegation. Read it here.

Check out Teams365 #431 - Six Leadership Questions a day - read it here.

And finally: Virtual and Remote Team Leadership - read it here.

As you consider the A-D of your team right now, what are focus areas the team could work around. Highlight 4-5 key areas you’d like to have conversation or a focus around in the coming weeks.

With best wishes,
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized | Effective Virtual Conversations | Coaching Team Leaders
We provide team and leadership development support through coaching, consulting and training services
Author of Effective Virtual Conversations (2017)
Email: [email protected]
(416)996-8326

Jennifer Britton, MES, ACTC – PCC, CHRL, CPT
CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
Contact: 1-416-996-8326
Email: [email protected]
Instagram:@ReconnectingWorkspaces @CoachingBusinessBuilder

Looking for bite-sized boosts to your work as a coach, leader or during your onboarding process? Check out our Card Decks. Now available on Deckible:
90-Day Guide for Success – Deck 1 – Days 1 – 30 (for new leaders, onboarding or those wanting a sprint) – https://bit.ly/90dayguidedeck1
ACTIVATE Your Group and Team Coaching Superpowers (for coaches) – https://bit.ly/activatedeck

Pick up a copy of Reconnecting Workspaces: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote and Hybrid World at Amazon – https://bit.ly/reconnectingworkspaces.

Check out my latest TEDx talk – Coaching Teams Through Chaos at https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_coaching_teams_through_chaos

Set up a call with myself or my team to learn more about how we can support you through our card decks, customized team development and leadership training, OR award-winning ICF CCE approved Coach Training programs – https://calendly.com/jennbritton/15-minute-exploration-call

Teams365 #3917: FlashBAck Friday Teams365 #1564: DeLegation

10/4/2024

Today's #FlashbackFriday takes us to two posts on delegation, an area team members and team leaders regularly ask for support in. You might wonder, how can a team member ask for support? Well, with today's shift to more agile, and empowered teams work often flows up, down and across.

Today's FlashbackFriday posts merges two past posts together - First Teams365 #391: Delegation - the Dreaded D Word. Here' what I wrote:
"One area both new and experienced team leaders struggle with is in the area of Delegation. How do you find delegation as a skill set and practice yourself?

If you are one of the many leaders who struggle with this area then this week's focus on delegation is for you. You may already find yourself with way too many things on your plate, and not enough time to do it.

To get a handle on what might be "delegation material" schedule the following 10-15 minute activity:

1. Pull out your current to do list, along with your accountabilities for the next quarter.
2. With these in mind, take a look at the current key priorities. These may be shaped by KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), Team Goals or any other Organizational Goals which are priority this quarter (or year).
3. What are the tasks that only you can accomplish?
4. What are the tasks that you need to be involved with, but can be supported by others?
5. What are the tasks that you really need support from others to accomplish (i.e specialized skills may be needed, due to complexity etc)?
6. What are the tasks on your list that really need to be completely handed off - who can do them? What support and direction do they need?
7. With these items off your plate, how much more time will you have?

Once you have gotten a line of sight on the tasks which need to be handed off, we can then start exploring how to do this. We'll be looking at tips for that this week, and you may also want to refer back to other posts I've written on delegation namely
Teams365 #90 - Delegation Tips which you can read here OR
Teams365 #315: Leadership a - z - D is for delegation which you can read here"

Once you have figured out the big picture you may want to do a check with these questions from Teams365 #393: 8 Questions to ask yourself about delegation in which I wrote:

"At the core of delegation is planning, and the ability to have a good conversation. Conversations are started with great questions. Today's post prompts you with some of questions to consider.

8 Questions to be asking yourself as you think about delegation include:
1. What is important for me to focus on right now? With that in mind, what can I delegate on?

2. Who would benefit, and be able, to take on each task?

3. What support will they need to the successful?

4. What will success look like for each project? How will they know that they are on the mark?

5. How will we check in around the task?

6. What authority and responsibility do I need to provide to them to be successful with the task?

7. What are the lessons learned from taking on the task?

8. With what I have delegated, what space does that free up?

What other questions will you want to keep in mind as you think about delegation?

Have a great week,
Jennifer

Jennifer Britton, MES, ACTC – PCC, CHRL, CPT
CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
Contact: 1-416-996-8326
Email: [email protected]
Instagram:@ReconnectingWorkspaces @CoachingBusinessBuilder

Looking for bite-sized boosts to your work as a coach, leader or during your onboarding process? Check out our Card Decks. Now available on Deckible:
90-Day Guide for Success – Deck 1 – Days 1 – 30 (for new leaders, onboarding or those wanting a sprint) – https://bit.ly/90dayguidedeck1
ACTIVATE Your Group and Team Coaching Superpowers (for coaches) – https://bit.ly/activatedeck

Pick up a copy of Reconnecting Workspaces: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote and Hybrid World at Amazon – https://bit.ly/reconnectingworkspaces.

Check out my latest TEDx talk – Coaching Teams Through Chaos at https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_coaching_teams_through_chaos

Set up a call with myself or my team to learn more about how we can support you through our card decks, customized team development and leadership training, OR award-winning ICF CCE approved Coach Training programs – https://calendly.com/jennbritton/15-minute-exploration-call

Teams365 #3904: Friday Flashback – Creating Vision: Teams365 #1534: Creating a Shared Vision

9/20/2024

There is much research which has pointed to what creates a strong team culture. Culture is “HOW WE DO THINGS here”. In today’s world of ongoing change in team composition, helping teams quickly own and articulate the culture they are forming, the more quickly members of the team understand the boundaries, how things are done, and what’s valued. This is an important part of creating shared expectations so teams and pull in alignment. When new team members join, this will help them understand how things operate, and what adjustments may be needed to individual styles.

One of the more fun activities I have created in last year is a spin off on some work I have done for a decade now using visual cards to create a shared vision. While we often use a one set of photographs to explore vision, I thought that it would be impactful (and fun!) for a team I was working with in a half day session to bring a set of individual set of stickers which they could use in response to certain questions.

I asked them to individually pick and share photos to represent:
Where do you see the team right now?
What’s the biggest challenge for the team?
What’s the biggest opportunity for the team right now?
Where do you want to be as a team six months from now?
One at a time, we explored these questions. Each time, each team member posted their sticker choice and shared their response. It was interesting for the team to see the similarities that came up, and the differences that existed.

In the final stages of the team dialogue, the team t noted common ground, and came up with their shared "team vision story", an overarching tapestry of vision photos/stickers.

What are the conversations you want to have around vision as a team?

Best wishes,
Jennifer

Jennifer Britton, MES, ACTC – PCC, CHRL, CPT
CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
Contact: 1-416-996-8326
Email: [email protected]
Instagram:@ReconnectingWorkspaces @CoachingBusinessBuilder

Looking for bite-sized boosts to your work as a coach, leader or during your onboarding process? Check out our Card Decks. Now available on Deckible:
90-Day Guide for Success – Deck 1 – Days 1 – 30 (for new leaders, onboarding or those wanting a sprint) – https://bit.ly/90dayguidedeck1
ACTIVATE Your Group and Team Coaching Superpowers (for coaches) – https://bit.ly/activatedeck

Pick up a copy of Reconnecting Workspaces: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote and Hybrid World at Amazon – https://bit.ly/reconnectingworkspaces.

Check out my latest TEDx talk – Coaching Teams Through Chaos at https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_coaching_teams_through_chaos

Set up a call with myself or my team to learn more about how we can support you through our card decks, customized team development and leadership training, OR award-winning ICF CCE approved Coach Training programs – https://calendly.com/jennbritton/15-minute-exploration-call

Teams365 #3897: Friday Flashback - Congrats on completing the 5th and final day of this month’s 90-Day Guide for Success Challenge

9/13/2024

Congratulations! You've reached the finish line of the 90-Day Guide for Success 4 Day Challenge. I wanted to do this challenge, which you can find now on YouTube, to provide a bit of a doorway into how the 90-Day Guide for Success book has now morphed into a card deck you can use on your phone as a:

Team tool
Onboarding resource
Support for work focus

Whether you focused on building relationships, mastering time management, or using tools to enhance your effectiveness, you’ve taken meaningful steps toward your goals and growth. Let's take a moment to celebrate your success and reflect on the journey.

If you missed this earlier this week, here are links to find the videos which you can do at your own pace:
Day 3 – 90 Day Guide Challenge – Week 2 Connection - https://youtu.be/y1hjQNXNoFs

Day 2 – 90 Day Guide Challenge – VUCA - https://youtu.be/VieilVMuKoE

Day 1 – 90 Day challenge INTRODUCTION and DEMO - https://youtu.be/CBgSzPrv8Ak

Celebrate Your Wins

First and foremost, take the time to acknowledge and celebrate your accomplishments. Reflect on the goals you set at the beginning of this challenge. Did you meet or even surpass some of your objectives? Perhaps you completed a major project, strengthened key relationships, or developed new habits that have positively impacted your daily life. Celebrating these wins, big or small, is essential. It reinforces positive behavior, boosts your confidence, and provides the motivation to keep going. Treat yourself to something special, share your success with friends or colleagues, or simply take a moment to enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done.

Reflect on Your Learnings

Success isn’t just about achieving goals; it’s also about learning and growing along the way. Take some time to reflect on what you’ve learned during this challenge. What worked well? What were the biggest challenges you faced, and how did you overcome them? Reflecting on these questions will help you gain valuable insights into your strengths and areas for improvement. Perhaps you discovered new strategies for managing your time, tools that boost your productivity, or ways to strengthen your relationships. By understanding what contributed to your success, you can apply these lessons to future goals and challenges.

Plan Your Next Steps

Completing the 90-Day Guide for Success Challenge is not the end—it’s a stepping stone to even greater achievements. Use this momentum to set new goals and continue your journey of growth and success. Consider what’s next on your list. Are there new skills you want to develop, relationships you want to nurture, or projects you want to tackle? Create a plan for your next 90 days, building on the progress you’ve made. Remember, the key to long-term success is consistent action and continuous improvement.

Keep the Momentum Going

As you move forward, keep the principles of the 90-Day Guide for Success in mind: Daily Steps + Consistent Action = Momentum. By taking small, consistent steps every day, you can continue to achieve your goals and create lasting change. Stay committed, stay focused, and remember that you have the tools and strategies to succeed.

Congratulations once again on completing the SEPTEMBER 90-Day Guide for Success 4 Day Challenge! Here's to your continued success and growth. This may become a monthly booster for the fall and winter of 2024, so stay tuned!

Jennifer Britton, MES, ACTC – PCC, CHRL, CPT
CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
Contact: 1-416-996-8326
Email: [email protected]
Instagram:@ReconnectingWorkspaces @CoachingBusinessBuilder

Looking for bite-sized boosts to your work as a coach, leader or during your onboarding process? Check out our Card Decks. Now available on Deckible:
90-Day Guide for Success – Deck 1 – Days 1 – 30 (for new leaders, onboarding or those wanting a sprint) – https://bit.ly/90dayguidedeck1
ACTIVATE Your Group and Team Coaching Superpowers (for coaches) – https://bit.ly/activatedeck

Pick up a copy of Reconnecting Workspaces: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote and Hybrid World at Amazon – https://bit.ly/reconnectingworkspaces.

Check out my latest TEDx talk – Coaching Teams Through Chaos at https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_coaching_teams_through_chaos

Set up a call with myself or my team to learn more about how we can support you through our card decks, customized team development and leadership training, OR award-winning ICF CCE approved Coach Training programs – https://calendly.com/jennbritton/15-minute-exploration-call

Teams365 #3869: Friday Flashback – Re-introducing the 90-Day Guide for Success

8/16/2024

This month the NEW Deck 1 of the 90-Day Guide for Success Card Deck launched. It’s almost been 3 years since the book of the same name came out…redefining conversations between leaders and their team members. The 90-Day Guide for Success book explores 90 core areas for workplace success in the evolving workplace. You can find it on Amazon.
To make it even more accessible to those starting a new job, I have now launched a CARD DECK based on the book. To make it bite-sized you can follow 30 days of prompts at a time. Deck 1 covering Days 1 – 30 was just released this month. Deck 2, covering days 31 – 60 will release next month and Deck 3 covering Days 61 – 90 will be released in October.
Card decks are a great gift for new leaders and employees. While I’ve chosen DECKIBLE which is an app to deliver card decks individually, organizations can also order printed copies in BULK directly from me.
The 90-Day Guide for Success Card Deck can be an important tool given that :
Card decks are an important reinforcement
Card decks can be used as a conversation sparker
The 90-Day Guide card deck can be a supplement to someone using the book, especially on the deckible app where you can follow each day or do a quick draw to have a random topic fix up.
Haven’t heard about the 90-Day Guide For Success book?
Here’s what I shared about the 90-Day Guide for Success book 3 years ago when it launched –
I’m very excited to announce book #2 in the Reconnecting Workspaces series. My vision with this body of work is that there will be a series of a dozen books in the series, over the next several years. The pandemic has made it apparent that remote work, and the need for connecting workplaces everywhere, is multi-layered. With that in mind, I am very pleased to announce the release of the 90-Day Guide. Here’s what it’s all about, according to the back-cover:

While 3 Billion people went digital overnight, few know how to work and thrive in the evolving workspace. While many felt they had the tools to work in an office, what’s needed in today’s virtual, remote and hybrid space?

What if you had tools and practices to help you thrive? What if you had a coach in your corner every day?

The 90 Day Guide to Success provides you with one 15-minute focus a day you can engage with, gaining clarity around what’s possible.

From delegation, to teamwork practices, getting organized, to navigating key relationships, work styles and conflict, this resource will be a go-to companion and touchpoint as you navigate your remote and hybrid work adventures.
This is an essential survival guide for the ongoing evolution of today’s virtual, remote and hybrid workspace. It’s delivered in daily bite-sized pieces to support you with the Daily Steps + Consistent Action which will create the Momentum you need.
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Here’s what Pegotty Cooper indicated about it:
“I was so drawn in by the range of potential development that Jennifer Britton structures in such an easy-to-implement way. From laying the foundation with so many provocative questions to ask yourself about the beliefs and habits that make up your work – work that has been dramatically impacted by globalization and technology; to the challenge of integrating all of that into our basic human needs of trust and connection. And from that bigger picture to the nitty-gritty of how I do it, whether it is getting to know others in our virtual world to how do I measure what’s actually getting done or having those difficult conversations to restore that trust between us. I can’t wait to see for myself how the next 90 days go!!!”

Pegotty Cooper, President, Specialty Coach Training Inc, and co-founder of the CDC Certified Divorce Coach Program

Pegotty has spent many years training coaches around the world to support individuals and families through the most difficult times in their lives to have a voice and retain their dignity in the process.

I hope that you will enjoy the book and join us for the daily 730 am ET calls. Whether you join us on Zoom, YouTube or ClubHouse, it’s always about “daily focus + consistent action” to create momentum for you!

This week, we’re going to be exploring more of Chapter 7 of Reconnecting Workspaces, and you can follow along with some of these upcoming posts:

Enjoy your conversation!
Jennifer

Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized |Reconnecting Workspaces | Group Coaching Essentials
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats
Follow us on Instagram @ReconnectingWorkspaces
Phone: (416)996-8326

Check out my TEDx talk
https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_virtual_remote_and_hybrid_checklist_aug_2021

Looking to bring your workplaces back together, whether you are remote, hybrid, or face-to-face? Pick up a copy of my new book, Reconnecting Workspaces, at Amazon.

Pick up a set of the cards on deckible.
Set up a call with me to discuss a BULK order for you and your organization.

Jennifer Britton, MES, ACTC – PCC, CHRL, CPT
CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
Contact: 1-416-996-8326
Email: [email protected]
Instagram:@ReconnectingWorkspaces @CoachingBusinessBuilder

Looking for bite-sized boosts to your work as a coach, leader or during your onboarding process? Check out our Card Decks. Now available on Deckible:
90-Day Guide for Success – Deck 1 – Days 1 – 30 (for new leaders, onboarding or those wanting a sprint) – https://bit.ly/90dayguidedeck1
ACTIVATE Your Group and Team Coaching Superpowers (for coaches) – https://bit.ly/activatedeck

Pick up a copy of Reconnecting Workspaces: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote and Hybrid World at Amazon – https://bit.ly/reconnectingworkspaces.

Check out my latest TEDx talk – Coaching Teams Through Chaos at https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_coaching_teams_through_chaos

Set up a call with myself or my team to learn more about how we can support you through our card decks, customized team development and leadership training, OR award-winning ICF CCE approved Coach Training programs – https://calendly.com/jennbritton/15-minute-exploration-call

teams365 #3848: Friday Flashback TEAMS365 #3713: NAVIGATING OVERWHELM: STRATEGIES FOR SAILING SMOOTHLY THROUGH WORK

7/26/2024

In today's fast-paced professional world, overwhelm can often feel like an inevitable companion. The constant influx of tasks, emails, meetings, and deadlines can leave even the most organized individuals feeling stretched thin. However, with the right strategies in place, it's possible to navigate overwhelm and reclaim a sense of balance and productivity in the workplace.

Firstly, prioritize ruthlessly. Not all tasks are created equal, and it's essential to identify those that are most urgent and important. One effective method is the Eisenhower Matrix, which categorizes tasks based on their urgency and importance, helping you focus your efforts on what truly matters.

Next, break tasks down into smaller, more manageable steps. When faced with a daunting project, it's easy to feel paralyzed by its enormity. By breaking it down into smaller, actionable tasks, you can make progress incrementally, which can be much less overwhelming.

Additionally, learn to delegate tasks when possible. You don't have to shoulder the entire workload alone. Delegating tasks to colleagues who have the skills and bandwidth to handle them not only lightens your load but also fosters a sense of teamwork and collaboration.

Another crucial strategy is to set boundaries. In today's hyperconnected world, it's all too easy to be constantly tethered to work, even outside of office hours. Establishing clear boundaries around when you're available for work-related matters can help prevent burnout and ensure that you have time to recharge outside of work.

Furthermore, don't underestimate the power of self-care. Taking breaks, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep are all essential for maintaining mental and emotional well-being, which in turn can help you better manage stress and overwhelm.

Lastly, remember to celebrate your victories, no matter how small. Acknowledging your accomplishments, however minor they may seem, can boost morale and motivation, helping you stay resilient in the face of challenges.
In conclusion, overwhelm at work is a common challenge, but it's not insurmountable. By prioritizing tasks, breaking them down, delegating when possible, setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and celebrating successes, you can navigate overwhelm with grace and efficiency, ultimately achieving greater balance and productivity in the workplace.

Jennifer Britton, MES, ACTC – PCC, CHRL, CPT
CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
Contact: 1-416-996-8326
Email: [email protected]
Instagram:@ReconnectingWorkspaces @CoachingBusinessBuilder

Pick up a copy of Reconnecting Workspaces: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote and Hybrid World at Amazon – https://bit.ly/reconnectingworkspaces.

Check out my latest TEDx talk – Coaching Teams Through Chaos at https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_coaching_teams_through_chaos

Set up a call with myself or my team to learn more about how we can support you through our award-winning ICF CCE approved Coach Training programs – https://calendly.com/potentials-realized/group-coaching-essentials

teams365 #3834: Friday Flashback – Coaching for Creativity - TEAMS365 #2031 - CREATIVITY IN THE WORKPLACE: SIX QUESTIONS TO REFLECT ON

7/12/2024

As part of the summer series this month, today’s blog post shifts to a focus on creativity. As we unwind from the busy pace of the rest of the year, we may find that our creative juices start to flow. It’s often said that we need space and time to get our creative spirit awakened.

Creativity can take many forms and it can also be incorporated to our every day experience. Today’s post is an invitation for you to consider what creativity means for you, when it occurs and what it can look like more fully in your work.
There are some really good articles which give us a better understanding of creativity. Check out these articles:

7 Surprising Facts About Creativity According to Science from Fast Company

Jillian Groening’s article: 52 Science-Based Facts About the Creative Mind

Here are a number of questions for you to consider as you think about creativity in your work:

What does creativity mean for me?
I’d like to ____ in order to bring more creativity into my work.
My favorite creative outlet as a younger person was….
The time of day I find I am most creative is…./the places I am most creative are….
The ingredients I need in order to be creative is…
I’d like to ___ in order to be more creative.

A few weeks ago I published a 30 minute call as part of my 2018 Coaching Business Builder workbook series entitled “Summer Projects for Coaches”. Even if you are not a coach, you may find that this resource is of interest to you.

Check it out at my YouTube channel.

Best wishes,
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton – Potentials Realized
Leadership | Teamwork | Business Success
Author of multiple books including Effective Virtual Conversations (2017), PlanDoTrack (2019) and From One to Many: Best Practices for Team and Group Coaching (2013)
Follow along with the #90DaysPlanDoTrack series over at Instagram @CoachingBizBuilder
Join the conversation at the Conversation Sparker Zone - our online community where you can explore virtual and team issues, coaching, productivity and business development.
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Jennifer Britton, MES, ACTC – PCC, CHRL, CPT
CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
Contact: 1-416-996-8326
Email: [email protected]
Instagram:@ReconnectingWorkspaces @CoachingBusinessBuilder

Pick up a copy of Reconnecting Workspaces: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote and Hybrid World at Amazon – https://bit.ly/reconnectingworkspaces.

Check out my latest TEDx talk – Coaching Teams Through Chaos at https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_coaching_teams_through_chaos

Set up a call with myself or my team to learn more about how we can support you through our award-winning ICF CCE approved Coach Training programs – https://calendly.com/potentials-realized/group-coaching-essentials

teams365 #3827: Flashback Friday - TEAMS365 #2835 - INTRODUCING THE 90-DAY GUIDE FOR SUCCESS

7/5/2024

I’m very excited to announce book #2 in the Reconnecting Workspaces series. My vision with this body of work is that there will be a series of a dozen books in the series, over the next several years. The pandemic has made it apparent that remote work, and the need for connecting workplaces everywhere, is multi-layered. With that in mind, I am very pleased to announce the release of the 90-Day Guide. Here’s what it’s all about, according to the back-cover:

While 3 Billion people went digital overnight, few know how to work and thrive in the evolving workspace. While many felt they had the tools to work in an office, what’s needed in today’s virtual, remote and hybrid space?

What if you had tools and practices to help you thrive? What if you had a coach in your corner every day?

The 90 Day Guide to Success provides you with one 15-minute focus a day you can engage with, gaining clarity around what’s possible.

From delegation, to teamwork practices, getting organized, to navigating key relationships, work styles and conflict, this resource will be a go-to companion and touchpoint as you navigate your remote and hybrid work adventures.
This is an essential survival guide for the ongoing evolution of today’s virtual, remote and hybrid workspace. It’s delivered in daily bite-sized pieces to support you with the Daily Steps + Consistent Action which will create the Momentum you need.
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Here’s what Pegotty Cooper indicated about it:
“I was so drawn in by the range of potential development that Jennifer Britton structures in such an easy-to-implement way. From laying the foundation with so many provocative questions to ask yourself about the beliefs and habits that make up your work – work that has been dramatically impacted by globalization and technology; to the challenge of integrating all of that into our basic human needs of trust and connection. And from that bigger picture to the nitty-gritty of how I do it, whether it is getting to know others in our virtual world to how do I measure what’s actually getting done or having those difficult conversations to restore that trust between us. I can’t wait to see for myself how the next 90 days go!!!”

Pegotty Cooper, President, Specialty Coach Training Inc, and co-founder of the CDC Certified Divorce Coach Program

Pegotty has spent many years training coaches around the world to support individuals and families through the most difficult times in their lives to have a voice and retain their dignity in the process.

I hope that you will enjoy the book and join us for the daily 730 am ET calls. Whether you join us on Zoom, YouTube or ClubHouse, it’s always about “daily focus + consistent action” to create momentum for you!

This week, we’re going to be exploring more of Chapter 7 of Reconnecting Workspaces, and you can follow along with some of these upcoming posts:

Enjoy your conversation!
Jennifer

Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized |Reconnecting Workspaces | Group Coaching Essentials
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats
Follow us on Instagram @ReconnectingWorkspaces
Phone: (416)996-8326

Check out my TEDx talk
https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_virtual_remote_and_hybrid_checklist_aug_2021

Looking to bring your workplaces back together, whether you are remote, hybrid, or face-to-face? Pick up a copy of my new book, Reconnecting Workspaces, at Amazon.

Jennifer Britton, MES, ACTC – PCC, CHRL, CPT
CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
Contact: 1-416-996-8326
Email: [email protected]
Instagram:@ReconnectingWorkspaces @CoachingBusinessBuilder

Pick up a copy of Reconnecting Workspaces: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote and Hybrid World at Amazon – https://bit.ly/reconnectingworkspaces.

Check out my latest TEDx talk – Coaching Teams Through Chaos at https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_coaching_teams_through_chaos

Set up a call with myself or my team to learn more about how we can support you through our award-winning ICF CCE approved Coach Training programs – https://calendly.com/potentials-realized/group-coaching-essentials