by Kirsten Meneghello | Dec 10, 2025 | Feedback Conversations, Leadership Development, self awareness
If last month’s article explored why we hesitate to speak up, this month shifts to how we can begin doing it with greater confidence. Courageous conversations aren’t about being forceful – they’re about communicating with clarity, honesty, and respect when the...
by Kirsten Meneghello | Nov 26, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Mindfulness, self awareness
Occasionally, I am jealous of another leadership coach because they manage to distill powerful insights in such a compelling way. That is the case with the article I’m going to summarize for you here. Author Muriel M. Wilkins identified seven of the most common...
by Kirsten Meneghello | Oct 20, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Retirement Transition, Transition
At this year’s Women in Insurance and Financial Services (WIFS) National Conference, I had the privilege of speaking about one of my favorite topics –what really happens when people retire. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about the money. According to the Financial...
by Kirsten Meneghello | Sep 19, 2025 | Emotional Intelligence, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership Development, Listening, Team Development
While attending the national SHRM Human Resources conference in June, I had the pleasure of participating in a workshop on the importance of managers regularly conducting “stay interviews” – to discover what their employees value about their jobs and what...
by Kirsten Meneghello | Aug 22, 2025 | Retirement Transition, self awareness, Transition
Have you been bitten by the pickleball bug or do you have friends that are passionate about the sport? The Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) says that over 48 million adults played pickleball at least once last year. There has been an 223% increase in...
