by Janelle Roker | Apr 3, 2025 | Business, Change, Leadership
I grew up in Minnesota where almost every town, big or small, has some sort of hockey rink. One thing that makes hockey unique is the Power Play. This happens when a player commits a penalty and has to sit out of the game for 2-5 minutes depending on the severity of...
by Janelle Roker | Feb 20, 2025 | Business, Change, Creativity, Fear, Goals
I recently attended a Masterclass for musicians led by jazz guitarist Dan Wilson. For those of you wondering, I don’t play any musical instruments. I simply find musicians incredibly creative and jump at the opportunity to understand more about their world. Dan talked...
by Janelle Roker | Jan 19, 2025 | Business, Change, Coaching, Goals, Leadership
At the start of a new year, I always ask my clients, “Where do you want to be on December 31st?” Knowing where you want to end up helps you align your actions toward a goal. But it’s hard to define the end goal. You sense something needs to change or feel there’s...
by Janelle Roker | May 25, 2024 | Career Transition, Change
“That was her magic – she could still see the sunset, even on the darkest days.” – Atticus My current home is in a valley with lots of mature trees. While it’s beautiful where I live, I can’t see sunrises or sunsets, which makes them even more...
by Janelle Roker | Apr 20, 2024 | Change, Coaching, Goals
Take a rubber band and stretch it horizontally between your hands. Stretch it as far as you can without breaking it. Now imagine this rubber band is you. You’re flexible, but there’s a limit to how far you can stretch yourself. Just like a rubber band, you have a...
by Janelle Roker | Mar 25, 2024 | Business, Change, Leadership
“Slowing down is sometimes the best way to speed up.” – Mike Vance As an executive coach and consultant, many clients reach out to me for support and guidance when they find themselves navigating chaos in the workplace. Chaos feels awful. It’s confusing,...
