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Even the most engaged and industrious employees resent the assignment of tedious and monotonous tasks. Who can blame them? Often the situation is unavoidable, but troubling questions still abound. Why was I selected to do this? Did I do something wrong? Am I being punished? ... I JUST GOT A LOUSY WORK ASSIGNMENT Even the most engaged and industrious employees resent the assignment of tedious and monotonous tasks. Who can blame them? Often the situation is unavoidable, but troubling questions still abound. Why was I selected to do this? Did I do something wrong? Am I being punished? How do I get this task reassigned? We have all been there and know how it feels - lousy! Learning how to assess and respond to these dreadful assignments constructively is critical to long-term career success. Easier said than done! The emotions involved are often difficult to isolate, understand, and process. Putting the pieces together to see the whole picture takes time and effort. Guided exploration of relevant situational, interpersonal, and personal factors rapidly yields significant insight and delivers actionable cognitive and behavioral adaptations. Contact us to hear about effective strategies for assessing, adapting to, and learning from these lousy assignments. Schedule An Introductory Call

A pragmatic, step-by-step guide to conducting a successful strategic planning session. STRATEGIC PLANNING Transformation Associates presented at the 2021 New Jersey State Golf Association Summit . In this video, Dr. Gillard cuts through the "smoke and mirrors" of strategic planning and provides a simple, step-by-step model to structure successful strategic planning sessions. Learn More... Click here to access the strategic planning templates referenced in the above presentation. Schedule An Introductory Call

Our clients use emotionally charged and often very colorful language when describing the challenges they face. Most are keenly aware when something significant is wrong, but few possess the necessary experience and perspective to diagnose and address the underlying issues successfully. YOUR CHALLENGES Our clients use emotionally charged and often very colorful language when describing the challenges they encounter in the workplace. Most are keenly aware when something significant is wrong, but few possess the necessary experience and perspective to assess and address the underlying issues successfully. They seek objective insight and guidance to isolate, understand, and navigate the specific Purpose , People, and Process challenges they face. Some of the more commonly reported challenges are listed below. Do any of the following examples resonate with you and your particular situation? If yes, take the first step in addressing these challenges, by scheduling an introductory call with a Transformation Advisor. Schedule And Introductory Call You are not alone - all professionals experience these kinds of challenges at some point. CULTURE Challenges "People are afraid to openly express their views and opinions, for fear of reprisal." "People are more concerned about protecting their turf than doing what is right for the customer and company." "This is not the company it used to be - we used to value and respect our employees." "Recent structural changes have caused tremendous confusion and frustration - we do not know how or whether we fit into the new way of doing business." Learn More... CONFLICT Challenges "I work in a toxic environment where internal and cross-functional conflict is making it impossible to get my job done." "My manager is out of his depth and avoids conflict like the plague." "We argue like cats and dogs but never resolve the underlying issues." "The conflict and tension within our team are palpable making it impossible to share and discuss opinions and ideas freely." "Passive aggressiveness is prevalent and no one knows how to address it." Learn More... COMMUNICATION Challenges "Information withholding is standard practice - everything, no matter how trivial, is treated on a need-to-know basis." "Gossiping and rumor-mongering are rampant." "Communication is non-existent, and we can't separate fact from fiction." "We need to have more face-to-face interactions, enough with the emails and texts!" "We have no guiding strategy and spend most of our time chasing our tails." Learn More... PERFORMANCE Challenges "We do not have clear goals and objectives." "My manager will not address team performance issues. She has her head buried in the sand." "Everyone is just "going through the motions" - few care about getting the job done." "We don't have any performance metrics in place - all ratings are highly subjective or based upon personal relationships." Learn More... ACCOUNTABILITY Challenges "No one takes accountability for their actions - it is a free-for-all." "Timelines slip over and over again without any consequences." "I am responsible for everything and have neither the authority nor the resources to execute." "My peers take no responsibility for their actions." Learn More... CAREER Challenges "I hate going to work each day - I need a change." "Why do I keep getting passed over for promotion?" "I keep getting lousy work assignments - what am I doing wrong?" "I feel like I am about to get fired and don't know what to do?" "I just lost my job and don't know what's next." Learn More... TEAM Challenges "My team is dysfunctional and can't get out of its own way!" "My team members do not trust each other." "Our team morale is low and dropping fast." "Poor interpersonal relationships are preventing us from executing effectively." "Not only is cross-functional collaboration non-existent, we actively work against each other." Learn More... MANAGER Challenges "I work for a micromanager who can't get out of the weeds." "No matter what I do, my manager is never satisfied" "My manager is an abusive tyrant and I am at my wit's end." "My manager will not address bad behaviors and poor performance." "My manager does not know how or when o delegate." Learn More... LEADERSHIP Challenges " I just got promoted, but I am not sure where to begin." "I keep getting feedback that I need to be more of a people-oriented leader." "I am now managing people who were my peers until very recently - it is very stressful and I feel isolated." " I need to do a better job engaging and motivating my team." "I am told I am both too close or not close enough to my team - who should I believe?" Learn More...

We guide executives in navigating personal, professional, and organizational realities en route to realizing their career aspirations.  EXECUTIVE COACHING Realizing Career Aspirations We guide executives in navigating personal, professional, and organizational realities en-route to realizing their career aspirations. Our Executive Coaches are typically engaged when business leaders face significant career setbacks, many of which directly challenge their sense of purpose, confidence, and self-esteem. Perhaps the most frequently cited triggers of this self-doubt and uncertainty are the loss of a job, being overlooked for a long-anticipated promotion, and business failure. Paradoxically, starting a new position, securing the long-sought-after promotion, and achieving tremendous business success are also common triggers. Engagements begin with open discussions about skills, successes, challenges, and goals. We explore organizational and other contextual factors to understand the obstacles encountered. Various assessment instruments including the Hogan, Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i 2.0), Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), The Leadership Preferences Inventory (LPI), DiSC Profiles (Workplace, Management, Work Of Leaders), Locus of Control, and 360 Degree Feedback instruments are completed to hone in on strengths and challenges. When appropriate, managers, peers, direct reports, and customers are also interviewed. Ultimately, salient feedback themes, insights gained through the assessments, guided introspection, and extensive dialog are distilled, documented, and analyzed. We work closely with you to craft an Executive Development Plan outlining robust cognitive and behavioral strategies to maximize your overall effectiveness and realize career goals. That's the easy part! Executing the Executive Development Plan is far more complicated and requires discipline and perseverance. We provide the ongoing one-on-one coaching support and guidance necessary to do so. Motivated leaders who accept and act upon the objective and constructive guidance provided achieve significant gains in a short period. Are you ready to start your executive coaching engagement? Schedule An Introductory Call Frequently Cited Triggers Of Self Doubt And Uncertainty I Just Lost My Job, Now What... "I can't believe it, after Twenty-five years with the company, I now need to bid on my own job. I am not sure what to do or where to begin" Read More... Low Emotional Intelligence "If I hear I have low EQ one more time, my head is going to explode. I know it is important, but I am not convinced I can change - I need guidance in translating the theory into action that will be recognizable to my peers and executives alike" Poor People Skills "I always thought that my technical skills were what distinguished me from my peers. I was not prepared for the seismic shift when moving into an executive role. Now my leadership and soft skills are more important than my technical skills. I need help in developing my emotional intelligence and related soft skills if I am to be successful in my new role." Restructuring Underway "Another organizational restructuring is underway, and it is unclear how or whether I fit in. For the first time, I realize that I need to make the massive changes in my approach and attitude if I am to keep my job. I can't mess this up." Read More... Passed Over Again! "I have been passed over for promotion again, and I need to understand why. The feedback from my boss has been direct, harsh and in most cases accurate. I have significant professional gaps to address - I don't know where to begin." Read More... No Work Life Balance "Something has to give! I have been completely swallowed up by my job! While fun, exciting and engaging it is incredibly demanding. I can't continue to work 70 hrs a-week. I will be dead or divorced by the end of the year if I do not restore some balance in my life. Where do I sign up." In A Dead-end Job "I hate my job and can't stand going to work each day. Sure it pays the bills, but I need more! I think it is time to move on? I can't make the same mistake again - I need to make the right career move. I need to find a job that offers purpose and meaning. It is no longer just about the money." I Need A Career Change "I thought that getting the long-awaited promotion would finally put me in the role I was born to have. This could not be further from the truth. Rather, the promotion simply highlighted the need for a career change! I hope it is not too late for me to start the career I always wanted." Failed Business Venture "I put my heart and soul into my start-up business and lost everything! My self-confidence shot and at an all-time low. I know I need some help to get back in the saddle, but I am reluctant to ask for help - it is not in my nature." Not Executive Material "After 10 years in management, our CEO told me that I don't have what it takes to be an executive within the company. Apparently, my leadership and people skills are lacking. I wasn't even allowed to apply for the job! Something has to change - I need to do something about my reported deficiencies. My command-and-control style is not valued. I need to adapt!" I Don't Like Who I Have Become "I used to be the life of the party now I am viewed as a curmudgeonly, stick-in-the-mud. My job has taken over and I need to restore some balance. I cannot continue to be defined by my job. I need to get my life back on track." TESTIMONIALS "I was in a dark and lonely place when I first met Dr. Gillard. His guidance and support helped me become more centered, focused, and get my career back on track. I will be forever grateful." Senior Executive, Fortune 100 Pharmaceutical Company - "Dr. Gillard helped me understand and address significant blind spots that had a significant negative effect on my career. The guidance and support were invaluable" Senior Executive, Biotech Company Schedule An Introductory Call

We provide end-to-end facilitation services to ensure meeting success. Our exceptional facilitators create agendas, prepare participants, design meaningful exercises, ensure active engagement, foster open discussion, capture decisions, document realistic action plans, and package meeting outputs. FACILITATION SOLUTIONS Active Participation Facilitating critical business meetings while simultaneously engaged as an active participant is a recipe for disaster. It is tough to play both roles effectively without unduly influencing discussions, decisions, and outcomes. That is where we come in. Our professional facilitators leverage their extensive business, communication, and interpersonal skills to ensure success. Whether focused on Strategic Planning , Functional Planning, Goal Setting, Governance, Project Portfolio Review, or Process Improvement meetings, our turn-key solutions ensure active participation, sound decision making, and clear, actionable outcomes. Are you ready to engage a Professional Facilitator? Schedule An Introductory Call

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After many successful years in a major corporation, it finally happened - you were let go! You have seen many of your colleagues "transitioned out" of the organization, and now it's your turn. Your sense of anger, betrayal, and disappointment is overwhelming... I JUST LOST MY JOB Schedule An Introductory Call After many successful years in a major corporation, it finally happened - you were let go! You have seen many of your colleagues "transitioned out" of the organization, and now it's your turn. Your sense of anger, betrayal, and disappointment is overwhelming. You are not sure how to behave or feel - you put a brave face on things. One part of you welcomes being free of the corporate yolk, and another mourns the loss of belonging, status, and friendship. Emotions are swinging from extremes of happiness to sadness. Intellectually, you know that things will work out, but your confidence has taken a significant hit. Your closest work friends are likely supportive and genuinely want to help, but they are not sure how best to do so. You tell them you are doing well and on top of the world, but deep down, you are experiencing self-doubt and anxiety. Your work colleagues likely feign happiness for you and the "big severance package" you received. You play along. After a few weeks of yo-yo emotions, you decide to get back in the game - you are not ready to retire! But the rules have changed since you last looked for a job. If you're lucky, you have kept your resume current and have maintained a vibrant professional network. You tell yourself you will land a new role in no time at all. Sadly this is rarely the case. As anyone who has lost a job knows, it is far easier to find a new job when you have one in hand. Many people don't know how to begin and struggle through the job search process. Networking and tracking down job leads becomes a way of life, and you focus every free moment on landing the next opportunity. As the months roll on by, you realize you need some guidance in helping identify and landing the ideal role. Our Executive Coaches have lived through and helped others through significant career transitions. Their objectivity, insight, and guidance ensure those job-seekers identify and land the right roles.

Contact us to learn more about our Management Consulting, Coaching, and Facilitation offerings to help you on your Transformation Journey. We look forward to hearing from you. CONTACT US Please let us know how we can be of assistance. Submit Click on the link below, if you would like to schedule an introductory call Schedule An Introductory Call