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THE ALCHEMY ADVANTAGE
From Excruciating to Exhilarating ... in less than 60 minutes
One of the Top 5 Leadership Practices at The Alchemy Group is leaders have coaches and are coachable. Sounds easy peasy, right? Well, not exactly ...
This is the greatest show…
Fun fact about the Wik Family: on occasion we break out into an impromptu dance party. Yes, at completely random moments I will blast the music and my boys and I will dance our hearts out (while my husband laughs and rolls his eyes).
Blinded By The Light
Two weeks ago Sandy and I were once again in “the room where it happens” for another quarterly Leadership Experience. The good news - we were not plagued by the sounds of construction.
What are you sinking about?
I’ve been noticing a common complaint lately in many of my coaching calls with clients. It tends to begin with something like …“I thought I told him what to go do and then nothing happened”
Mastering the J Turn…
I’ve had a story in the queue that I’ve wanted to share with you all for a while. It’s a story about my eight year old son, Charlie, skiing, self-admiration, and doing it afraid.
I Thought I Had It Handled
Back in January, I had hand surgery. Fast forward four months and I thought for sure I had it handled. I thought for sure my recovery and growth was complete. Until it wasn’t. Check out this video to hear more, and how this closely relates to the journey of leadership…
When Taylor Swift drops a new song called “THE ALCHEMY”
… You immediately listen on repeat, to uncover how this song could possibly relate to The Alchemy Group. I mean, come on! Taylor Swift … writing a song about our company? (And yes, for all our readers I get the song is most likely about her love story with Travis Kelce, and humor me here.)
Tax Season
It is April which means it is officially tax season, which for many of us is not an entirely desirable season of the year. Well this tax season gifted me a powerful leadership “ah ha” moment. Check out my video to hear more …
Under Construction
Several weeks ago we hosted our second open enrollment Leadership Experience. 24 elite leaders gathered at the Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga, NY to embark on an intimate and transformative leadership journey.
What is your system for getting inspired?
Do you ever notice what I call the “New Year’s Gym” Phenomenon? Every year, without fail, the gym, yoga class, spin class is PACKED with people. For the month of January these venues feel like they are bursting at the seams, full of people with New Year's Resolutions.
The HOW is in the WOW
When was the last time you said “wow” OUT LOUD? If it has been any longer than 24 hours, pause and watch this video … You are likely overdue for a “wow”.
Are you on Auto-Pilot?
Are you on auto pilot? And I don’t mean Delta, United or American. Watch this video below to see exactly what I’m referring to…
What if READY wasn’t a feeling?
Did anyone notice that the last day of 2023 was written as 12-31-23? Some could say this was a funny coincidence, others might say it was a popular date for a wedding.
Stop Sitting On The Fence … It Is Unkind.
OUCH! Sitting on a fence hurts - both figuratively and literally. Curiosity peaked? Check out my video to hear more…
What Marathon Are You Running Right NOW?
No I’m not talking about the NYC marathon or the Boston Marathon or even the Badwater Ultra marathon through the desert. I’m talking about a LIFE marathon. What LIFE marathon are you running right now?
When was the last time you received a STANDING OVATION?
When was the last time you received a STANDING OVATION for inspiring your team/family/colleagues?
On November 1st - 3rd, in Saratoga, NY, Allie and I hosted our first ever invite only, open-enrollment Leadership Experience.
Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy
Last week something miraculous happened, and I am at a loss for words. The only way I know how to best attempt at making the unspeakable, speakable is for you to
STOP … STOP DOING WHATEVER YOU ARE DOING and LISTEN TO THIS SONG. RIGHT NOW.
Your shadow has some things to say …
When was the last time you noticed your shadow? When was the last time you truly observed the darkness your body cast upon a surface? And what might this shadow have to do with leadership?
Having bandwidth issues? Alchemy has an alternative!
Have you been having bandwidth issues, at work or at home? NO, I do not mean computer network bandwidth. I mean LIFE bandwidth.