Posts Tagged ‘Mary T. O'Sullivan’
Ageism, another way to discriminate – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “All my life, I faced sexism and racism and then, when I hit 40, ageism.” – Rita Moreno It seems there’s no escaping it. When you are an executive coach, people will approach you wanting to discuss some serious work issue. As has become common, people frequently contact me to…
Read MoreThere’s no escaping toxic environments – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business leadership “Gallup research indicates that there’s approximately $500 billion in lost productivity annually, in the United States alone, due to negative behavior in organizations.” – David Emerald During the last month, I’ve traveled twice to places with warm beaches and lots of sun. I spent time with…
Read MoreHow leaders can become better coaches – Mary T. O’Sullivan
how leaders can become better coaches by mary t o’sullivan
Read MoreWomen, distinguishing themselves and reaping rewards in business – Mary T. O’Sullivan
newport chamber of commerce honors women – by mary t. o’sullivan
Read MoreHow Women Rise: We’re still talking about It – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “Action speaks louder than words but not nearly as often.” — Mark Twain Since September of 2022, I have attended three completely different Women’s Conferences: September 2022, The RISE Women’s Summit; December 2022, The Massachusetts Conference for Women; and March 2023, Bryant University’s Women’s Summit. Each has its own tone and…
Read MoreWriting a Book During the Pandemic – Mary T. O’Sullivan
Mary T. O’Sullivan used her time in the pandemic for writing her book.
Read MoreWhen a Co-Worker is Toxic – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “Don’t let negative and toxic people rent space in your head. Raise the rent and kick them out.”— Robert Tew A toxic work environment debilitates people. Studies prove that toxic workplaces lower productivity, impede morale, destroy employee engagement, and damage loyalty. Some people may mentally remove themselves completely from the negative…
Read MoreWhat makes motivation so hard? – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer “A persistent strong desire pushes your goal into manifestation.” – Remez Sasson Motivation, as a coaching topic, stymies almost every client. People want to improve, get things done, and move forward with their lives and careers, but can’t seem to take the needed steps to begin. Lack of…
Read MoreIt’s all about control – Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” Maya Angelou When change needs to happen, three things need to be recognized: what’s realistic, what’s sustainable over time, and what can you control? Embracing these concepts…
Read MoreLet’s not put the cart before the horse – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan“The cart before the horse is neither beautiful nor useful.” Henry David Thoreau One of the most difficult emotions clients struggle though is managing expectations. It’s tricky, because simply the intangible idea of something can be so joyful, wonderful, and exciting before the “something” even happens. People get caught up in the…
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