Making it Matter

Making it Matter

Welcome to Making it Matter - Executive Leadership and Career Development Secrets! I'm your host, Mary Olk, and this is a place where I share insights, observations and key lessons learned from more than 25 years of Executive Leadership and Career Development Coaching. Where You've Seen My Work: I've provided Executive Coaching, Leadership and Career Development coaching & training for executives and corporate clients including Boston Scientific, General Mills, Marriott, Medtronic, Wells Fargo and many others. What Makes Me Unique: I combine a Ph.D. in Psychology and counseling experience with practical, proven and strategic Leadership and Career Coaching gleaned from decades spent helping clients navigate the corporate trenches. In addition, I also teach coaching skills in the corporate world through the Coaches Training Institute. Learn More Visit me online at https://coacholk.com/

Episodes

February 11, 2020 7 mins
Milestone moments in life offer us the chance to pause and reflect -- What got me here? Where am I going? This episode offers 2 different activities for reflection and moving into meaningful action.
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We all have them, but are you REALLY using your biggest strengths to create margin in your life and at work? Are you taking advantage of your best talents to become a better leader at work and home?

Discover some practical and proven ways to identify (and engage!) your strengths on this episode of "Making it Matter!"
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Discover some simple, specific and actionable ways you can immediate start practicing (and benefiting from!) gratitude no matter what situation you're in!
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October 21, 2019 6 mins
We all know it matters, but you realize just HOW much it matters? Gratitude is an essential element in ensuring you have the mindset necessary to success in business - and life! We'll unpack a deeper understanding of the term on this episode of "Making it Matter!"
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October 14, 2019 9 mins
Discover 3 simple tips to eliminate those "mind monsters" and other gremlins that throw you off track and threaten to tank your workday!

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Get the book "Taming Your Gremlin" by Rick Carson: https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Your-Gremlin-Surprisingly-Getting/dp/0060520221
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October 8, 2019 7 mins
Discover some specific, strategic and simple tips for eliminating workplace worries!

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Visit Mary Online: https://coacholk.com/

Connect with Mary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryolk/
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Discover some practical strategies to help you avoid drowning in the daily drama of an overwhelming To Do list, the constant chaos of our hyper-connected society and other dilemmas that can derail your day if you're not careful.

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Visit Mary Online: https://coacholk.com/

Connect with Mary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryolk/
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June 14, 2019 4 mins
What you do with this particular element makes it either an asset or a liability as it relates to your personal and professional existence. Here's how I help my Executive Coaching clients answer the critical questions to help ensure this precious commodity becomes a key resource in your day-to-day professional activity.

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Visit Mary Online: https://coacholk.com/

Connect with Mary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ma...
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June 14, 2019 4 mins
It's the key to unlocking the professional (and personal) existence you've always dreamed of! On this first episode of "Making It Matter," I share what this invaluable commodity is, how to get more of it and why it matters more than anything else when it comes to your career and life journey.

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Visit Mary Online: https://coacholk.com/

Connect with Mary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryolk/
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