As the year winds down, it's that time again—time to hit the pause button, reflect on the journey, and consider how you might want to step into the next year. What were the highs and lows, and where can you carve out room for improvement?

Let's take time to enjoy the victories—those moments of triumph and accomplishment. Take a moment not only for personal celebrations but extend it to your clients and peers. Shine a light on the contributions of those around you—clients, colleagues, fellow leaders- and recognize the unique strengths that each person brings to the table.

Reflect on the mishaps, the detours, and the stumbling blocks. As you know, none of us are without fault, and all of us has have made our fair share of mistakes. However, acknowledging the lessons learned is key. Look at the areas where growth and improvement sprouted. What did this year teach you?

Gratitude is so important. I have found that keeping a journal for each year is so vital to me. Although, I am not always consistent, I do find that when I read them throughout the years, it serves as a reminder to me of the many, many things that have happened throughout my journey in this life. They serve as a time capsule, a reminder of the blessings and lessons when time inevitably propels us forward.

Now, as the curtain falls on 2023, cast your gaze forward. Craft goals that intertwine personal development with your evolution as a leader. And share these aspirations, not just for yourself but for your team and clients. After all, collective growth propels everyone forward.

COACHING QUESTIONS

1-1 Coaching: These are sessions that are personalized support and guidance that tackles your specific leadership challenges head-on, 360 interview assessments, etc.

Group Training: These are collaborative sessions designed to address common leadership topics like conflict, delegation, having a coaching approach, building relationships, behaviors of a cohesive team, DiSC personality assessments, etc. The trainings are usually conducted online, via Zoom and are 60 – 90 minutes in length, depending on the request.

On-site Team Training: These are tailored strategies to enhance team dynamics. This can include facilitation around team values, communications, understanding the various personalities on your team, etc.

Mentor Coaching: These are sessions that support coaches who are either completing or renewing their ICF credentials. At this time, I am only offering 1-1 Mentor sessions.

If you would like to discuss any of the above for yourself or your team, please schedule a time: https://coachsheeba.coachesconsole.com/calendar/complimentary-calls

LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT:

Brandon and Sebastian Martinez — "Are You Kidding Socks"

Two brothers, Brandon and Sebastian Martinez started a business where they design and sell creative and interesting socks. It is called "Are You Kidding Socks"

Not only are they creating a styling addition to your wardrobe, but they are also using the socks to help several charitable causes. Proceeds from their sales go to nonprofits including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Amigos for Kids, and many cancer organizations that help kids.

Brandon is 17 years old and is the Director of Sales, his 15-year-old brother Sebastian is the C.E.O. of the company.

They are passionate about designing their socks all while changing the world and helping organizations they believe in.

“You’re never too old or too young to start a business… you can be 7 or 70.”
-Sebastian Martinez

“If we’re not learning to give back then what are we really doing for the world.”
-Brandon Martinez

FORBES ARTICLE: "15 Helpful Qualities Leaders Build By Increasing Their Self-Awareness"

As a part of the Forbest Expert panel, I was asked to contribute to this article discussing self-awareness.

Increasing levels of self-awareness can refine a leader’s skills within the area of conflict management because it helps a leader to delve into the root causes of conflicts, understand their own triggers, approach others with empathy and truly listen to the underlying concerns. All of this enables them to facilitate constructive resolutions and create a harmonious work environment.

Check out other helpful qualities several other professionals shared!

LEADERSHIP RESOURCE: Jennie Allen, "Get Out Of Your Head"

In the book, "Get Out of Your Head", Jennie Allen inspires and equips readers to transform their emotions, outlook, and circumstances by taking control of their thoughts.

The book is a New York Times Bestseller and over one million copies have sold. Jennie talks about how you can choose hope in the midst of chaos.

The book is a fairly quick read that is perfect for the end of the year or the beginning of 2024.

Sheeba Varghese is a strategic partner for your talent development solutions and the author of Confidence, Clarity & Ease: A Guide For Emerging Leaders To Thrive. Her passion is to inspire and equip men and women to lead with excellence and authenticity within the spheres of influence that they are called to impact in life. The spheres may be in a home, on a team, in a classroom, among partners in a firm, or within management, to name a few.

Senior Leaders and professionals who want to develop stronger leadership skills, have impact, and move forward in their careers

Teams who want to work cohesively within their organizations

Coaches who want to renew or apply for certification with ICF

If you want to improve your leadership skills, transition from managing to leading, ensure your team is amazingly successful, increase your own self-awareness and progress your career, or you aspire to be a masterful coach for your clients, then Sheeba would love to support you. She works with clients globally, both face-to-face, phone or by Zoom.

In her time apart from clients, Sheeba enjoys time with her husband, Santosh, and their 2 sons, Sam and Steven. She loves great movies, a good book, decorating, and dining at the wonderful restaurants in the Bay Area.

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