Grounds For Growth

Leadership insights & inspo

What if we showed up instead of showing off?
Lindsay Yellin Lindsay Yellin

What if we showed up instead of showing off?

I am a corporate leadership coach and, I took a barista job because I’m obsessed with coffee. I want to tell you about how I got my butt kicked (hard) on my first day and what it taught me.  

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The most effective leaders are coaches
Lindsay Yellin Lindsay Yellin

The most effective leaders are coaches

Leaders crave the ability unlock potential, inspire engagement and fuel success on their teams but lean into the wrong approach to do so. Showing up as a coach can revolutionize how you lead, but what does that mean?

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3 Reminders For The Next Time You F*ck Up
Lindsay Yellin Lindsay Yellin

3 Reminders For The Next Time You F*ck Up

Spoiler alert, we all make those cringe-worthy mistakes that leave us disappointed in ourselves. But we don’t need to perpetuate the suffering by staying stuck in the disappointment. Here are 3 powerful reminders to help you move through the moment while building resilience.

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5 Tips to Mastering Mid-Year Feedback 
Lindsay Yellin Lindsay Yellin

5 Tips to Mastering Mid-Year Feedback 

It's the mid-point of the year, chances are it’s been a few months since you gave performance reviews and set goals with your team. It’s time to change that. I have 5 powerful tips to support you as you connect with your team through thoughtful feedback and career conversations.

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I Didn't Let Myself Down
Lindsay Yellin Lindsay Yellin

I Didn't Let Myself Down

Navigating the transition from agency life to full time coach wasn’t easy but I am proud I didn’t let myself down in the process.

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How curiosity helped me confront unsettled grief
Lindsay Yellin Lindsay Yellin

How curiosity helped me confront unsettled grief

I’ve struggled with processing my own grief in the decade since my dad passed away unexpectedly and over the last year it has manifested as a growing hyper-vigilant fear of death that became quite consuming. Leaning into curiosity, I found myself reckoning with this fear through a confrontational, although not revolutionary, question that unlocked a fresh perspective that uncovered pride, comfort and resolve. Turning paralyzing fear into accountability and fierce action.

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You Don’t Suck at Your Job
Lindsay Yellin Lindsay Yellin

You Don’t Suck at Your Job

Stepping into a new role is uncomfortable. it can fuel a lot of self-doubt and have you questioning your confidence. Don’t let it. It is hard because you were ready for this hard. You’re growing and adapting to a new environment, it is meant to be messy and does not mean you’re not great at what you do.

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What is a core value really?
Lindsay Yellin Lindsay Yellin

What is a core value really?

Naming, defining and fully understanding your core values is critical in understanding yourself. They're a guiding compass in making big decisions, navigating tricky situations or building boundaries. But first it is important to fundamentally understand, what is core a value anyways?

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