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 | 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 | Oct 28, 2024 | Book, Creativity, Leadership
“You have a talent that is unique . . . so unique that there’s no one else alive on this planet that has that talent.” -Deepak Chopra, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success It’s easy to look at yourself and not believe this quote. Because your unique...
by Janelle Roker | Sep 22, 2024 | Business, Coaching, Leadership
If you follow me, you know fall is my favorite time of year. And, more specifically, football season. I love the stories behind what makes teams great. Right before Covid locked everything down in 2020, I had a chance to tour the Dallas Cowboys stadium. Our tour guide...
by Janelle Roker | Aug 24, 2024 | Creativity, Leadership
“As you move outside of your comfort zone, what was once the unknown and frightening becomes your new normal.” -Robin S. Sharma I’m fortunate to be friends with a jazz musician. He plays the keyboard and has a local band. His guitarist is really talented and keeps...
by Janelle Roker | Jul 20, 2024 | Fear, Goals, Leadership
“You must always be able to predict what’s next and then have the flexibility to evolve.” -Marc Benioff Have you ever come up with a really great plan? It seems flawless. You get your whole team onboard and excited about it. You make a big deal about launching a new...
