Written by Peggy Marshall
Ethan Kross, a neuroscientist at the University of Michigan and author of the bestselling Chatter, has spent years studying the inner voice that drives our emotions. In his new book, Shift: Managing Your Emotions—So They Don’t Manage You, he takes on an even bigger challenge: what to do with the powerful, often disruptive emotions that […]
Written by Peggy Marshall
It was 9:15 on a Tuesday morning when the mood in the room shifted. Alex, a senior director known for his drive and precision, was leading his weekly team meeting. Deadlines were tight, and the pressure was already high. The project roadmap was behind schedule, and everyone knew it. Halfway through the agenda, one of […]
Written by Peggy Marshall
Whether you are coaching leaders or leading yourself, the challenges of today’s workplace demand insight, adaptability, and the ability to sustain meaningful change. This four-part webinar series explores essential skills and mindsets for navigating complexity—starting with recognizing and breaking unproductive patterns, deepening self-awareness, and leading effectively across differences. We’ll also introduce the foundational pillar of […]
Written by Peggy Marshall
In today’s workplaces, technical skill alone isn’t enough. Leaders are called on to navigate ambiguity, high-pressure change, and the unpredictable human side of collaboration. In Emotional Agility, Harvard psychologist Susan David offers a research-based framework for one of the most critical—and overlooked—leadership capacities: the ability to work with emotions rather than be driven by them. […]
Written by Peggy Marshall
The drama cycle moves fast—often faster than our awareness can catch up. A comment is made, a look is misread, a thought flickers, and a story begins to form. Emotions surge, and before we realize it, we’re caught in a loop of reaction and emotional contagion that can derail trust and productivity. But between that […]
Written by Peggy Marshall
A Reflective Book Review for Leaders and Coaches We live in a world that often rewards confidence more than curiosity, where being right can seem more valuable than being open. In Think Again, organizational psychologist Adam Grant invites us to consider a different path—one where wisdom comes not from holding tightly to our beliefs, but […]
Written by Peggy Marshall
At Global IOC, our mission has always been clear: to develop the most effective, impactful, and masterful coaches in the world. It’s a mission that demands we not only stay current with the principles of great coaching but also with the science of great learning. In a world that demands more flexibility, personalization, and real-world […]
Written by Peggy Marshall
Change often begins in solitude with a whisper, a longing, a decision made in the privacy of our own inner world. We feel the pull to live more honestly, to lead more courageously, to let go of old patterns or step into something new. That moment of choosing can feel deeply personal, even vital. But […]
