Transitions Coaching Blog

Both/And Leadership: Real-Life Tactics to Manage Competing Priorities

By Jennifer Tucker, Writer and Content Creator | June 26, 2025

The Universal Paradox When I talk with leaders, I often hear a common frustration: they’re so busy putting out daily fires that they have no time to focus on long-term goals or more strategic work. It’s an example of a paradox that occurs in every organization. Managing the day-to-day and planning for the future are both critical. Other universal paradoxes? Tending to the tried and true while pursuing creativity and innovation. Managing localized needs while creating global standardization. Upholding sustainability commitments while delivering shareholder value. The list goes on and on. Leaders struggle daily with contradictory pressures. You may view Read more.

How to Get Comfortable with Discomfort

By Jennifer Tucker, Writer and Content Creator | May 29, 2025

Imagine the last time you felt uncomfortable. Was it in a meeting where you were asked to share your take on a tough topic? Was it when a team member asked you a question you didn’t have an answer for? Maybe it was in the throes of a (real or perceived) conflict with a co-worker. Read more.

Unlocking the Next Generation of Leaders: Why Emerging Talent Deserves Your Investment

By Jennifer Tucker, Writer and Content Creator | May 5, 2025

At Transitions Coaching, we believe the future belongs to those who invest in the next generation of talent. And that emerging talent isn’t just the traditional “early-career” cohort but a broader group we increasingly see stepping into new career trajectories—across generations, industries, and life stages. That’s why we were so energized by Cielo’s recently posted article, Why an Emerging Talent Strategy Is Your Competitive Edge for a Sustainable Workforce. We especially applaud their expanded definition of emerging talent, which they describe as individuals at the beginning of a new career path—not just students and recent grads but also those reentering Read more.

Leading with Purpose: Why Vision Matters More Than Ever

By Jennifer Tucker, Writer and Content Creator | April 1, 2025

In our work, we lean heavily into The Leadership Circle Profile (LCP) to help people find their unique path to becoming the type of leader who brings out the best in their teams. Our belief in the LCP stems from its human-centeredness, of course, and also its tested and true effectiveness. Years ago, The Leadership Circle undertook a study to measure how the LCP correlates to business performance and leadership effectiveness. The research revealed some strong connections between the LCP’s dimensions and business impact, suggesting that “creative” behavior dominates in organizations that perform well, and “reactive” behavior dominates in organizations Read more.

Have We Reverted? The Leadership Shift We Need Today

By Jennifer Tucker, Writer and Content Creator | February 27, 2025

In the wake of the pandemic, the conversation around leadership shifted in a really positive way. Suddenly, we saw an emphasis on human-centered leadership—an approach that placed trust, empathy, and connection alongside performance. But five years later, it feels like many leaders have reverted to their old habits and tendencies. Instead of leading with people in mind, they’re leading with productivity at the forefront. And while results are critical, we need to examine whether the path we’re taking to achieve them is sustainable. The world we live and work in is just as complex today as it was in 2020. Read more.

The Top 6 Trends for HR Leaders in 2025

By Jennifer Tucker, Writer and Content Creator | January 1, 2025

When it comes to shaping the future of work, the role of HR leaders has never been more important. Your ability to anticipate and adapt to emerging trends will determine how effectively you’re able to navigate complexity—and help you define your organization’s success for years to come. This year, we hope you’ll embrace forward-thinking strategies to foster the kind of human-centered leadership our workplaces need today. To help, we’ve compiled six trends that we think will define HR leadership in 2025 and beyond. These insights provide a roadmap to help you step confidently into the future, guiding your organization and Read more.

The Art of Leading with Candor: How to Speak Truth with Care

By Jennifer Tucker, Writer and Content Creator | December 8, 2024

All around us, we’re hearing calls for more human leadership. In an era of increasing uncertainty, volatility, and complexity, authenticity has become imperative. But how leaders express authenticity can make the difference between stagnation and growth. When we think of cultivating authentic leadership, two words often come to mind: candor and transparency. While they might seem interchangeable, these approaches serve different purposes and are sometimes rooted in contrasting motivations. And in the context of leadership, the difference can make or break trust, relationships, and progress. In this blog, we’re exploring the difference between candor and transparency and why it’s crucial Read more.

From Cynicism to Skepticism: How Your Mindset Shapes Your Effectiveness as a Leader

By Jennifer Tucker, Writer and Content Creator | November 1, 2024

How often do thoughts like this run through your mind at work? “That’s a ridiculous idea. It’s never going to work.” “This is going to sabotage our entire strategy.” “She always finds a way to make things harder.” “This is just another pointless project.” If you’re being honest, the answer could be “constantly.” And that might mean you’re caught in the cynicism trap. What does that mean for your leadership practice? How you approach a challenge says a lot about your mindset—and, ultimately, the results you create. When you lead with cynicism, it can erode trust, damage morale, and limit Read more.

From Empty to Overflowing: Self-Care Strategies for Leaders

By Jennifer Tucker, Writer and Content Creator | October 1, 2024

Sometimes, the statistics surrounding burnout are shocking. Consider these figures: SHRM’s Employee Mental Health research series revealed that 44% of us feel burnt out at work, 45% feel “emotionally drained,” and 51% feel “used up” at the end of the workday. A Workforce Institute study found that 35% of leaders reported being stressed at work, and 42% said it was due to stress they put on themselves. Another study showed that while 97% of Americans understand the importance of self-care, more than half felt burnt out last year. What does this say about the gap between work and well-being? Clearly, Read more.

Battling Burnout: Human-centered Strategies to Support Your Team’s Well-being

By Jennifer Tucker, Writer and Content Creator | September 1, 2024

We’ve all felt the pressure to work harder, longer, and take on more. Even pre-pandemic, it was clear we had a problem. At the start of 2020, nearly three in five employees reported negative effects of work-related stress. The problem is so severe that the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared burnout an “occupational phenomenon” in 2019. This classification emphasizes its prevalence and potential health impacts—and it underscores the need for leaders to take a proactive stance on identifying and addressing burnout in the workplace. Despite the fact that symptoms of burnout have been simmering for years, it seems many Read more.

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