The TLS Blog

The TLS blog is where you can find strategies to navigate through the ever-changing and complex challenges you face as a leader. We aim to inspire you and welcome your thoughts on the topics and ideas that we present in the blog.

Pain/Gain Model for Decision-Making

Last week we talked about Team Decision Making. This week, we're focusing on decisions that we make individually. We offer an approach that takes the typical 'pros/cons' perspective just a bit deeper. Faced with a difficult decision? Join us to READ MORE
Setting Boundaries

Setting Boundaries

What's one thing you always seem to need more of but have a difficult time finding? If you answered 'time', we see you! Join us as we address this challenge and sharing a story of how one leader found a READ MORE
word of the year

Word of the Year (Alicia)

Have you picked your word of the year? Curious about this practice? Listen today as Alicia shares her 2026 word and the ways it's already 'showing up' in conversations!READ MORE
expectations

Adjust Expectations as Needed

For many of us, the expectations we have the most difficulty meeting are actually our own. Join us as we explore the idea of focusing on what's important - while also - finding moments of ease. READ MORE
begin new year with gentleness

Begin the Year with Gentleness

As we turn our attention fully toward 2026, we invite you to do so with a spirit of kindness and gentleness toward yourself. Not sure what that even means? Join us to hear more!READ MORE
developing calm presence

Developing Calm Presence

If there's ever been a time where it's essential for leaders to find a way to feel calmer, and steadier, amidst all the chaos - it's right now. During this week's video we talk about simple strategies for finding moments READ MORE
Word for the Year

Word for the Year

Happy New Year! Join us this week as we ring in the new year with a different kind of reflection. We promise - no need for crazy diets or other 'resolutions'!READ MORE
unravel urgency

Unravel from Urgency

Grind Culture. Crisis Mode. These are descriptions that ring true for many of us. This week we're taking a dive into how we can consider simple strategies for feeling a bit more grounded and for capturing a moment or two READ MORE
Exceeding Expectations

Exceeding Expectations

As coaches, we support people in visioning the life they want and then taking inspired action to achieve it. The great thing is that once you have a clear intention the universe often exceeds your expectations... READ MORE

The Search for Clarity

This time of year often brings an expectation of reflection. Perhaps you’ll be crafting your New Year’s Resolutions soon. Unless you are a person that just pulls the same list out, you may find that creating your list requires reflection. READ MORE

3 Leadership Lessons from Michelle Obama

I found the Former First Lady to be completely captivating, quite hilarious and more ‘real’ than I expected, and I noticed a thread throughout many of her remarks that seemed, at least to me, to be interesting perspectives on leadership.READ MORE

What’s Your Intention Anyway?

Want to try an experiment? It won’t take long – I promise. Here goes: For the next 5 to 10 seconds, think of everything you intend to do today – write it down if you’d like. Go ahead…I will wait...READ MORE