People can be surprised when they hear I have sent a few clients to improv classes. The reason I do this is not to push them into a new hobby, it’s actually to build CONFIDENCE and experience in taking decisive and collaborative ACTION. Improv is a big challenge at first for some clients, but by
When Memory Isn’t Your Superpower: Why Smart Leaders Use Lists and Technology
Written by JoyGenea Schumer with support from Notion AI, Nano Banana PRO, and ChatGPT When memory isn’t your superpower: Why smart leaders use lists and technology I have a reverse packing list. Yes, you read that right. Not only a list of what to pack before I leave home. A list of what
Staying in sync with your team while traveling
Unconventional leaders are often traveling around, making new connections, working on different projects, and exploring! This is fuel for a lot of these creative thinkers, and it requires some strategizing on how to stay in touch and supported by their teams. Are you struggling to keep things running smoothly on your team while you travel?
My favorite kind of ‘awkward’ at work? The kind that leads to breakthroughs.
Make awkward normal. That’s where hidden potential shows up. If you are keeping your progress private until everything is perfect, you’re aren’t allowing your team to support the process and help identify what needs improving sooner. If working in the ‘messy’ stage is hard for you, schedule a meeting with me to talk through how
Design a system that fits your brain
Leaders planning for 2026, a system you can follow beats a plan you admire. Here’s the truth: trying harder won’t beat misfitting systems. I help differently wired leaders identify systems that stick, and design viable systems you’ll actually follow and make the process fun and easy. Part of the process is to map your
Level up your leadership game plan
Every great team needs coaching to help all the players perform their best. As a leadership coach, I guide leaders in supporting their team. When everyone plays their role, the team wins. Schedule a free call to find out how we can update your playbook together- https://bit.ly/46VWmP9 Transcription: One thing I love about being
Improve Your Leadership Communication with This One Simple Tool – What is the Next Best Step?
Written by JoyGenea Schumer with support from ChatGPT Improve Your Leadership Communication with This One Simple Tool: “What Is the Next Best Step?” In fast-moving environments, leaders are constantly thinking about what to do next, but often, they forget to say it out loud. That small communication gap can lead to confusion, fear, or
Level up what you’ve built- uncover your greatest strengths
Ever feel like your business has hit a wall? You’ve built something great, your team has grown, but the momentum has stalled, and the advice from traditional consultants just isn’t clicking. In this video, I share the story of one of my clients, a brilliant entrepreneur whose company was stuck in chaos: internal conflict,
Leading as a Different Thinker is Unconventional: Why When Embraced It Strengthens a Company
Leadership is the ACTION of when you lead yourself or lead others. Leadership can be lonely, and when you are an outside-the-box thinker, it can be even lonelier. What I find is, often people are so used to not even expressing their thoughts or feelings for fear that others will laugh, belittle, or just give
How Can I Make This Happen? The Mindset of Growth- Often lost for the ADHD, Dyslexic and Autistic person
If you are a different thinker there is a strong chance that you are also a dreamer. You are thinking up big ideas for your future, my future, everyone’s future. I get to talk with people about their dreams all the time. It is so exciting to hear how they see something and how they