by Jim Reklis | Sep 5, 2017 | Coaching, Leadership, Personal Development
As I sat in my last staff meeting on my last day of work, I was experiencing a mixture of emotions. Joy to move into a new adventure. Sadness to no longer be engaged with the people and organization I had been with for 26 years. As the meeting wore on, I experienced...
by Jim Reklis | Aug 9, 2017 | Coaching, Inspirational, Leadership, Personal Development
Transitions happen! Even though the majority of us don’t like it, change is inevitable. In fact, transitions are part of the fabric of life and occur constantly. This may feed the “I like things the way they are” or “Stop the world and let me off” mantras many of us...
by Jim Reklis | Jun 30, 2017 | Coaching, Personal Development
“There is too little time for all that I have to get done. I’ve got to get some control in my life.” This is the most frequent opening conversation with people seeking leadership coaching. Whether it is an executive, a business owner, someone in transition, or a...
by Jim Reklis | Jun 27, 2017 | Coaching, Inspirational, Leadership, Personal Development
When using the subway system in London, you’ll hear a very British expression when the train pulls up: “Mind the gap.” I find this expression a pleasant way of warning passengers to be careful of the gap between the deck and the train. As a coach, part of my role is...
by Jim Reklis | Jun 18, 2017 | Coaching, Leadership, Personal Development
A long held career axiom states, “As long as you have the right job skills, you will always be able to get a job.” In today’s crowded and competitive job market this is still true, but under going a significant shift. With this in mind, what are the job skills...
by Jim Reklis | Jun 12, 2017 | Inspirational, Personal Development
(Cafe Latte by David Chapman, 2017 Best Barista of Durham. Photo by Jim Reklis) My friend John and I have been taking a tour of local independently owned coffee shops. Our most recent journey took us to Bean Traders in South Durham. We watched our heavily tattooed...
