Wendy McManus – Page 7 – Connect 2 Potential

2020 Vision

The end of one year and the start of the next is always a great opportunity to pause and notice where we’ve been and where we’re going. As we head into 2020, we have the chance to usher in a new year and a new decade. 2020 represents symmetry and balance. It holds layers of…

Networking Skills Video Series

Do you dread networking? Do you look for any excuse to delay going to the big reception and then clump together with people you already know when you get there? You are not alone, but you can rise above your fear and dread. The truth is that your success at an industry event hinges on…

Circumstances and Perspective

Click through and scroll down to watch the short video. This is a simple concept that we all lose sight of from time to time, so it bears repeating. Our circumstances are quite often happening to us. Sometimes bad stuff happens and we are powerless to change it. What we do have power over is…

What’s Your Story?

I am a magnet for success and good fortune. About ten years ago, I adopted this affirmation. It reminds me of my power to attract the people, things and circumstances that I want more of in my life. When I put my current office together in 2015, I wrote this on the bottom side of…

The Impact of Asking “Why” Questions

The brilliant Simon Sinek implores us to “Start With Why”. It’s a question that’s intended to drill right to the heart of our purpose. When used effectively, “why” helps us create a vision that’s infused with energy and supported by passion. Unfortunately, that’s not how most people use “why”. “Why did you do it that…

A Great Job Starts With A Great Boss

I reconnected with a friend this morning. My first question was, “How do you like your new job?” Without missing a beat, she replied, “I love my job – I have the best boss I’ve had in 20 years!” She went on to speak about the work, the company, her co-workers, and then came back…

The Secret to Happiness Is…

It sounds simple, but it’s not easy. It takes effort and intention to identify your values and then arrange your life to align with those priorities. Check out this short video for more insights about living in alignment with your values.

What’s the Difference Between Training, Mentoring and Coaching?

There seems to be lots of confusion about the differences between training, mentoring and coaching. I see leaders claiming that they are “coaching” their team when they are training or mentoring. Using a coach approach can make a huge difference in a team’s engagement and results, so it’s important to recognize when you are actually…

High Impact Activity

Nearly all of my clients tell me that lack of time is the obstacle that’s standing between where they are and where they want to be. It seems to be universal to the human experience. It’s likely that you experience this frustration as well. Unfortunately, I don’t have a time machine. I can’t give you…

The Gift of Clarity

I recently had my favorite dining experience EVER at Colonie in Brooklyn, NY. While seated at the Chef’s Counter, I observed a team of chefs, kitchen staff and servers who worked as a calm, efficient and well-oiled machine. It was clear that each person knew exactly what was expected of them, and what they could…