Author: Deborah Spaltmann
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Overcoming Stagnation Through Accountability
If you, like me, have ever found yourself feeling like you’re not moving forward – no matter how much you want to – it may help to know that you’re not alone, it happens to the best of us. It’s called “Stagnation”, and we all face periods of it. Stagnation is where progress seems elusive,…
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Welcome to My New Beginning!
Hey there! I’m thrilled to open the digital doors to my brand new website! It’s more than just a fresh coat of pixels; it’s a space where growth meets opportunity. Life’s journey is full of twists and turns, and we all face our share of hurdles. But here, we’re all about turning those stumbling blocks…
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Feedback to Freedom
Mastering the ‘4 Fs’ for Personal and Professional Breakthrough Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of reactions that don’t serve you well, both personally and professionally? Perhaps you’ve noticed a pattern in your responses to stress or conflict but aren’t sure how to change it. Feedback—often seen as daunting or unwelcome—can be your…
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Why do folks say it is lonely at the top?
If you have ever been a leader of a team, you will have heard the quote, “It’s lonely at the top!” at some time in your career. More quotes go like that – sayings like: “the higher up you go, the thinner the air gets,” or this one, “the higher you rise, the deeper you…
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The only question you need to ask in order to be able to solve all your problems
It was raining and here I am plucking red currants from the overgrown old bush in my garden. And as I was getting soaked to the bone, squishing overripe berries as I tried to avoid pulling off the ones that were not ripe, I asked myself: “why are you doing this? Do you really want…
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5 Questions for your New Year’s Resolutions
There are many ways to set New Year’s Resolutions, and I have chosen to focus on five questions. It is easy for me to remember these, and I can turn back to them if I am in a slump. Somehow, it becomes second nature to let contemplating over these questions drive my behavior to achieve…
