Val Williams – The Art of Beneficial Impact

MAKE 2022 THE YEAR OF SELF-COMPASSION

A wish for you in 2022: Especially if you are in any type of leadership role…you are expected to do a lot for other people right now. You are living a Read more
ONE WAY TO MAKE SURE YOU FLOURISH IN 2021

We are crossing over into a fresh New Year — 2021! We made it!Many people say that they hope this year will be better…as if they are waiting to see what Read more
LEVERAGE YOUR “VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP” SKILLS

Most everyone I am speaking with these days, from senior corporate executive clients, to colleagues, friends, family, and the cashier in the grocery store, is talking about uncertainty. And we Read more
“INNER PEACE” FOR THE HOLIDAYS

During the holidays, we see cards that read “Peace on Earth”. In addition to wishing people “Peace on Earth”, how about we wish everyone more “Inner Peace” (Inner Peace being: Read more
MAGIC MAKERS

The Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah is a place where magic makers meet and showcase their cutting edge adventures in new and inspiring cinematic journeys. This past January, Read more
THE ARTIST IN THE EXECUTIVE SUITE

Steve looked out of his office window feeling triumphant. Not only had he survived the company’s latest reorganization; he also got the bigger job he wanted as Senior Vice President Read more
THE 3 BIGGEST BLIND SPOTS OF HIGH ACHIEVERS

I am a recovering High Achiever… So I can say from experience that we High Achievers are very proud to identify with the High Achiever title. We work hard, accomplish a Read more
DON’T WASTE MY TIME!

What if you as a senior leader could transform those painfully boring staff meetings into opportunities for real connection? Stop enduring. Start changing them now. You know the meetings I’m talking Read more
EXECUTIVE PRESENCE IS A CHOICE

Senior executive leaders, even those with experience, often overlook a key factor that determines whether they succeed or fail. You do need knowledge, skill, and strategies. However, it is your executive Read more
WANT IMPACT? GET BIG

As a senior executive leader, you have a big vision. And you intend to have a big impact. What will your first move be? Supersize goals? Delegate more? Expand your Read more
COURAGE IS NOT ENOUGH

As senior executive leaders, people count on us to help them overcome fear, especially in high-risk situations where a lot is at stake. They look to us to lead them Read more
POWER: USE IT WELL… OR LOSE IT!

Do you intend to be a major player as a senior executive leader? Then you’ll want to develop a real ability to influence people to act-not because they have to-but Read more
MAKING CORPORATE AMERICA A BETTER PLACE

I was at Starbucks talking with an executive about the large-scale, rapid changes around us-from government budgets, new technologies, and the quirks of the stock market to climate change, younger Read more
KICKSTART FOR 2013: EXECUTIVE THINK TIME®

As your plane pulls away from the terminal, you cram in a few more emails before the flight attendant forces you to turn off your smartphone. With 2013 kicking into Read more
EXECUTION: POWERFULLY SHAPING THE FUTURE

As a senior executive, have you ever felt like you were the captain of a space shuttle—in charge of a crew going where no one has gone before? Success depends Read more
THE SILENT SELF-DOUBT OF POWERFUL PERFORMERS

As a senior executive, have you ever heard a colleague talk openly about how their self-doubt may be impacting their performance? The C-suite is not exactly the place for that Read more