The Workplace Chameleon with Dr. Celina

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What happens when a leader is having a hard time making a decision? Others wait. Opportunity is lost. Misunderstandings creep in. This short and sweet episode explores the state of "wishy washy" decision-making and gives you some quick tips to identify and overcome the moments when fear, perfectionism, or uncertainty take hold.

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What role does fear have in change? Dr. Celina explores the choice of change and what helps us or holds us back. Organizations and people must change or be changed. The question then really becomes what choice we will make when the circumstances present themselves or if we engage the opportunity so we can drive it.

What role does fear have in change? Dr. Celina explores the choice of change and what helps us or holds us back. Organizations and people must change or be changed. The question then really becomes what choice we will make when the circumstances present themselves or if we engage the opportunity so we can drive it .

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By definition, judgement is the evaluation of evidence to make a decision. However, we know in teams and organizations it can become a long line of opinions about who, what, when, and why something is or is not a good idea, of value or to standards. When do decisions help us and when does judgment get in the way of progress? Dr. Celina explores judging others and where it limits our potential on the job and off.

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Motivation is simple and complex all at the same time. What motivates you doesn't motivate someone else and what motivates you today, won't motivate you tomorrow because things change. Join Dr. Celina for an episode about motivation in our teams, where gaps show up, and what leaders can do about it.

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Leadership is hard. It should be challenging. It should stretch you. With a short message, packed with a punch, Dr. Celina reminds us that the journey of leadership should come with more responsibility and accountability. Using some of her favorite mantras, this episode will fire you up to take on what you need to next. Leaders, you can do this. We must.

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Moving from a peer to a formal leadership role is a common change for many seeking new challenges. In this episode Dr. Celina describes the opportunities and potential pitfalls that anyone looking to make that move should be aware of. For those who have already made that change, she'll touch on the lessons learned that she has seen, and ways that you can help new leaders have an even better transition. It isn't an easy move but it's a great move to grow and challenge yourself to the next level of responsibility.

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Change is extremely hard when we are not ready. So what can we practice now to increase our readiness for the next shift in our path? Dr. Celina explores that in this episode of what we can do to strengthen our change to ready our muscles before we need to use them at full strength. Whether it is our personal life, work life, role as a leader or team member, increasing our change readiness will help us cross a gap that has been placed in front of us. 

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Organizational histories are full of hard things, decisions, hurts, and betrayals. Recent research has added new insights into the role of forgiveness in our work life, a concept often complicated with a faith based approach in the work setting. Dr. Celina explores the gaps that are created when damaged relationships linger and letting go is hard. She focuses on setting down the heavy weight that many employees carry for years, which shades their viewpoints, decision-making, and engagement on the job. She offers tips for leaders to help others through these gaps.

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Moving from here to there...a common process and yet, what do we know about the transition in between? In this episode Dr. Celina explores the gap, the in between point and where they show up in daily work. She'll offer some reflective questions for you to consider as you move through various types of transitions and what you might want to include, too, for transitions at work.