Originally published by Forbes Coaches Council on January 12, 2026. JK Dickinson’s Contribution Interacting with leadership coaches who speak your language in terms of style and approach can bring new energy to your practice and theirs. The time and effort you commit to can begin a lifelong “learning and sharing” relationship, camaraderie and the opportunity to keep learning. My effort is often spent learning from coaches in other countries. It’s interesting and fun! Read the

Originally published by Forbes Coaches Council on August 29, 2024. JK Dickinson’s Contribution First and foremost, remember your appearance, clothing and self-care during the workday and workweek. It’s essential to remind yourself that although you may not be at the office, you are engaged in the workforce. Employers can schedule inspirational events consistently, offer options for self-care away from employees’ homes and encourage as much inspirational engagement as possible

Originally published by Forbes Coaches Council on July 6, 2026. JK Dickinson’s Contribution Most importantly, CEOs have a moral responsibility to their teams, their staff and the individuals who create the platform for stability, growth and success. From the highest leadership level to the entry level, employees deserve a humane and sincere update when it involves their livelihood, emotional and mental well-being and their future uncertainty. When communicating substantial up

Originally published by Forbes Coaches Council on June 3, 2025. JK Dickinson’s Contribution The No. 1 sign of insecurity is shutting down the thoughts, ideas and energy of the staff and leadership teams. Being open to allowing the support around you to voice their opinions, hopes and ideas is crucial to building a solid foundation steeped in respect, inspiration and forward, successful movement. Read the complete article on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoache

Originally published by Forbes Coaches Council on July 8, 2025. JK Dickinson’s Contribution You must believe in your success; do not waver! You need to maintain your brand identity with all your heart and soul. Then, you must move forward confidently with your vision and without distraction. A true entrepreneur will endure regardless of the background noise, financial uncertainty and the perceived competition or economy. Competing with yourself to continue on your journey, re

Originally published by Forbes Coaches Council on April 14, 2026. JK Dickinson’s Contribution A key concept in the coaching field for 2026 is mindful awareness. Coaching support today is geared toward the entire individual or team. Daily check-ins with a hands-on, mindful approach allow each individual to see, feel and hear subtle interferences that create a barrier to successful outcomes. Mindful awareness keeps positive and intentional energy flowing during the workday. Rea

Originally published by Forbes Coaches Council on October 25, 2024. JK Dickinson’s Contribution One key point in navigating the executive leadership coaching road is knowing that not everyone really wants to make a change, nor do they have the determination to take the necessary steps to achieve the goals they set for themselves. It’s a tough reality when the leadership coach supports the process with energy and a passionate approach only to find that the individual is not co

Originally published by Forbes Coaches Council on January 15, 2026. JK Dickinson’s Contribution First, I clean out and refresh my office and my home. Letting go of items and energy that are not in alignment with the New Year is a tradition I have followed for three decades. I assess past successes and build on the path of passion for the new year. I do not review the weaknesses of the previous year. I set my intention to move forward successfully with a clean, healthy slate.

Originally published by Forbes Coaches Council on September 11, 2024. JK Dickinson’s Contribution One specific step a CEO facing this situation should take is a “step back.” Gain as much accurate and truthful information as possible from reliable sources, assessing the temperature of the interior culture. Don’t make decisions alone. Recruit trusted individuals to determine the next steps. Ensure and monitor the process so that employees know the workplace is secure, safe and

Originally published by Forbes Coaches Council on January 29, 2026. JK Dickinson’s Contribution Promoting a leadership coaching practice should begin with referrals. The simplest way to increase clients is to build on others’ recognition of you and your leadership qualities. A startup can begin by offering consulting services at lower fees than competitors to open the door in this highly competitive industry. Others ask for a referral, and give a complimentary service back in

Originally published by Forbes Coaches Council on December 16, 2024. JK Dickinson’s Contribution When companies do not offer mentorship or leadership advancement courses, a motivated individual can search for coaches and advisors who work on sliding scales or pro bono options. Where there is a will, there is a way! If a person is self-motivated, there are many leadership books, audio and complementary forums for readers, listeners and participants. Offering to make a trade is

Originally published by Forbes Coaches Council on September 24, 2024. JK Dickinson’s Contribution We’re currently involved in this scenario, and we’ve gone to an outside firm that can fill in the immediate gap, set the organization’s cultural platform, recruit and groom candidates from within and ensure the immediate role is met with experience. Utilizing the financial consulting firm’s fee as a dual training option, we’re training candidates to step in when the platform is s

Originally published by Forbes Coaches Council on April 30, 2025. JK Dickinson’s Contribution My belief is that a moment for leaders and team members to relax and engage in an upbeat scenario should involve food. Whatever the budget allows, most people have great memories of eating a meal together—BBQs, happy hours and so on. People generally enjoy conversing at a relaxed event involving food, especially when comfort food is available. A relaxed social setting builds team spi

Originally published by Forbes Coaches Council on January 30, 2026. JK Dickinson’s Contribution A common negative pattern of behavior to stop in the new year is the refusal to listen to the team’s thoughts, feelings and ideas during planning and execution. By limiting the team’s actual participation and not building on their experiences and knowledge, the project’s success will be limited. Acknowledging the team’s value is directly aligned with the leader’s success and will n

Originally published by Forbes Coaches Council on October 22, 2024. JK Dickinson’s Contribution Last year, I worked with an organization that encouraged the behavior of micromanagers. Four out of 22 global facilities were led by “over-the-shoulder” leadership. Those four locations had the largest number of product and service errors, consistent layoff numbers and reduced or inconsistent annual sales figures. Training and inspiring an organization’s leadership by allowing inde

Originally published by Forbes Coaches Council on July 22, 2026. JK Dickinson’s Contribution Fear and uncertainty, driven by rumors of layoffs and commission plan changes, were leading to decreased morale, engagement and focus across the organization. The solution was consistent, transparent communication that reassured employees that efforts were being made to minimize layoffs and maintain existing commission plans until decisions were finalized. As a result, trust increased

Originally published by Forbes Coaches Council on July 21, 2026. JK Dickinson’s Contribution The decision to advance a career into a higher-level position may be driven by a desire for greater responsibility, increased financial options, expanded knowledge or simply the recognition that a current role has been outgrown mentally, emotionally and professionally. The first step is understanding the true motivation behind the decision to move forward. Once this foundation of clar

Originally published by Forbes Coaches Council on July 15, 2025. JK Dickinson’s Contribution The biggest mistake companies can make when introducing automation into their workflows is embracing the idea that all leadership, staff pool and contract employees will learn and accept it at the same pace. People, in general, are creatively driven or brain-driven. A creatively structured explanation with examples, allowing the time necessary, is essential to workflow fluidity. Read

Originally published by Forbes Coaches Council on December 19, 2024. JK Dickinson’s Contribution Creative visualization is a powerful tool for yielding exciting results if the person manifesting the vision believes in it and has the visual, emotional and mental strength to see it through. The energy behind the creatively visualized goal must be felt internally and projected externally. Repeating, seeing, feeling and owning the goal daily will ensure the vision grows into real