Blog | Whitney H. Sullivan | Motivational Speaker & Leadership Coach

Whitney Hinshaw Sullivan

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Resilience for Vulnerability Fatigue

"Leadership is always fun and easy." - said no leader ever.

Whitney Hinshaw Sullivan

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Being More Coach-Like as a Leader

Take advice off autopilot, coach the person and problem in front of you and give the gift of your words.

Whitney Hinshaw Sullivan

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The Courage to Challenge Others

The Leader's 3-2-1: Three insights, two questions, and one statistic. How to get into the arena and challenge others to grow.

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Lessons from Italy on Acceptance

Thriving Leadership Inspirations from Travel

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This Is Your Next Move

As you pursue courageous moves to your career that feel nerve-wracking, confusing or overwhelming at times, just keep asking yourself...

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When You Hope For Change

Hope is many wonderful things, but it is not...

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Taking Self-Doubt to Courage

A personal story about self-doubt, courage and trusting a vision.

My #1 Tool For Communication That Connects

Whitney Hinshaw Sullivan

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My #1 Tool For Communication That Connects

Clarity is power. A resounding theme is that burnout is largely impacted by how effectively someone is managed.

Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso (Vol. 1)

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Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso (Vol. 1)

Ted Lasso is on to something: small moments of curiosity can significantly grow team belonging, brainpower and bottom line over time.

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4 Tips for Leading Overworked Employees

When you can't clear away the heavy workload, double down on excellent connection and care. Employees that feel supported by their boss are

End of Year Reflections + A Gift for You!

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End of Year Reflections + A Gift for You!

A simple guidebook for 2021 reflection and 2022 vision on career and leadership.

Three Subtle Actions Killing Connection at Work

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Three Subtle Actions Killing Connection at Work

Three subtle workplace actions to stop doing in order to generate more belonging in teams, organizations and work spaces

Three Phrases Connected Leaders Use with Direct Reports and Teams

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Three Phrases Connected Leaders Use with Direct Reports and Teams

Three questions to foster connection with your direct reports and teams.

Three Sly Energy Swipers Leading to Burnout

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Three Sly Energy Swipers Leading to Burnout

You must protect your *oomph* with intentional self-care practices because there are many sly Energy Swipers on the loose.

A powerful question for immediate burnout relief

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A powerful question for immediate burnout relief

"What would feel like a luxury today?"

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Four Career Lessons for My Younger Self

Vol. 1: Building a Career of Passion and Purpose

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5 signs your passions might be changing

You might have been passionate about your current role once. But, passion and purpose are not static. They are dynamic...

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The first three steps of career change

The first three steps to changing your career.

3 Signs to Invest Directly in Your Own Development

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3 Signs to Invest Directly in Your Own Development

Three signs hiring a coach would be worth your investment of time, money and energy.

If you don’t courageously show up as you TODAY, quirks, faults and all, when will you?

Whitney Hinshaw Sullivan

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If you don’t courageously show up as you TODAY, quirks, faults and all, when will you?

Self-belief starts now.

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