Goose Creek’s Brittney Lawhorn, Kristina Ralph and Matt Florence just finished a podcast series the Hogan Assessments that focus on the Bright Side of Personality, the Dark Side of Personality, the Inside and the value of building strategic self-awareness to
We’re excited to announce that Goose Creek has officially launched The Silver Linings Handbook. This interview-based podcast explores psychology, the workplace breaking the mold and conventions to live better lives. The Silver Linings Handbook is hosted by Goose Creek Consulting’s
By Dan Stevens We think of mind control as something or someone else controlling a person’s mind — things like hypnosis or so-called brainwashing come to mind. We in western cultures believe we are fully rational and in control of
Sam Bankman-Fried blamed the collapse of FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange he founded on poor “management practices.” But it truly appears to be bad leadership, and understanding the difference is part of what can make leaders and organizations successful. Understanding the
A lot of people make the tough decsion of deciding to divorce in the New Year. We provide divorce coaching to help people manage the stress, the need for developing a new career, the financial considerations and the impact on
By Lisa Krull After two years of struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic, trying to figure out where to work, adjusting to a virtual world, and trying to stay motivated in difficult times, workers were hit by inflation last year that
There are many lessons that can be learned from the Russian War in Ukraine. One is about the courage of any outgunned people willing to take on their much more powerful neighbor. Others are about the benefits of resourcefulness, having
The beginning of the New Year can be exciting time of goal setting and looking out to new horizons for many while a difficult time of recovery from the holidays for others. Whether you fit in that group or somewhere
There is a quote I love that opens Hogan Assessment Systems’ Scienceof Personality podcast – “People are the most consequential and dangerous forces on Earth. Personality psychology is about the nature of human nature – it’s about people and wouldn’t that be
A post that my colleague, Grace Cooper, wrote about the Ukraine War, its impact on mental health got me thinking about the consequential role of leadership while I was on a recent trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma. From Vladimir Putin to Vladimir
We have had amazing results combining the results of the Hogan Assessments, from Hogan Assessment Systems, with 360-degree assessments to give leaders a snapshot of how they appear to others in their current context and a motion picture review of how
Nearly two decades ago, during one of the worst times in my journey, I befriended a group of people in New York City who were a mixture of Polish, Russian and Ukrainian heritage. They became close to me out of
Goose Creek Hogan Leadership Forecast One PageTalent management professionals often turn to assessments tools to enhance self-awareness and jumpstart the development of leaders. One of the most critical aspects of effective leadership development is picking the right combination of assessment
While Black Americans tend to experience similar rates of mental illness compared to other racial groups in the countries, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and prevention, but there are strong important contextual differences that have broad implications
Goose Creek Consulting’s name comes from a creek in Northern Virginia that is a tributary of the Potomac River that provides water and life throughout the region. In addition to the metaphor for growth from the Creek, our team has
We are thrilled to announce our new website at www.goosecreekconsulting.com. The new site is modernized and reflects our values of redefining help through creative solutions, using evidence-based practices and through helping people. While it is not the largest part of
I recently had an awesome chance to be on the Hogan Assessments Systems podcast, The Science of Personality, to discuss Coaching the Whole Person. Hogan is a rebound personality assessment provider that each year is used by dozens of Fortune
We are thrilled to announce our new website at www.goosecreekconsulting.com. The new site is modernized and reflects our values of redefining help through creative solutions, using evidence-based practices and through helping people. While it is not the largest part of
As someone who cares deeply about mental health, I was excited to join Goose Creek Coaching and Consulting‘s partners at National Science Foundation (NSF) to discuss our mental health during the pandemic. It has been 18 months of trauma for many of
Dear Goose Creek Family, I know that reading all the words of this note may be painful for many of you. But I would encourage you to read them. They are just as painful for me and it is very difficult
By Jayson Blair I woke up late in the morning. It was a little after 7 a.m. I have been sick for the past few days, so I decided to not rush into work. I made a cup
By Astrid Richardson Fall is almost over and with winter quickly approaching, I thought that it would be a good idea to talk about wellness for the coming season. So, winter is coming…bringing with it cooler weather and holiday celebrations.
by Peggy Maslanka Margaret, a woman with ADHD, always tried so very hard to achieve her ideal of the perfect holiday. She cooked, entertained, and bought presents according to this ideal, not only for her own husband and children, but
By Jayson Blair In the classic Christmas carol playlist, Let It Snow, one of my favorites, I find myself at times fixating, out of context, on the words “no place to go.” Whether I am listening to Dean Martin, Bing
By Peggy Maslanka Everyone accepts and respects the notion of the tortured artist until they have to rely on one. I observe this not only in my coaching practice, but in other areas of my life as well. I see how
By Linda Swanson Soon we’ll be ringing in 2016 – a Leap Year! What will those 366 days hold for you? How do you want to use them? Can you connect with the person you will be a year from
By Peggy Maslanka I often hear ADHD referred to as “a disease of motivation,” but my ADHD clients belie this description. They are highly motivated to achieve their dreams; in fact, they are so wedded to this future version of
By Mackenzie Johnson The leaves have changed color, and the trees are beginning to look bare. The temperature is dropping and the frost is more prevalent in the morning. This can only mean one thing; we are in route to
By Astrid Richardson Although the winter/holiday season is often associated with excitement and joy, it can also be a very emotionally stressful time of year. The season of giving and holiday cheer can be anything but joyful when the memories
By Jayson Blair In the classic Christmas carol playlist, Let It Snow, one of my favorites, I find myself at times fixating, out of context, on the words “no place to go.” Whether I am listening to Dean Martin, Bing
By Jayson Blair For Paris, the deadliest attack since World War II is a trauma that rivals 9/11, and, after 14 years at war, it might just be for the rest of us too. It is easy for me
November 2nd begins National Veterans Small Business Week. During this week, the federal government, lead by the Small Business Administration (SBA), works to help empower veterans to make the transition into small businesses and recognizes the small businesses that are
Goose Creek Consulting LLC recently received an 8(a) Certification from the Small Business Administration. GCC is a leadership, career, mental health and life coaching services firm that serves the consumer, commercial, state and federal market sectors. The 8(a) Program
by Peggy Maslanka Margaret, a woman with ADHD, always tried so very hard to achieve her ideal of the perfect holiday. She cooked, entertained, and bought presents according to this ideal, not only for her own husband and children, but
By Astrid Richardson Fall is almost over and with winter quickly approaching, I thought that it would be a good idea to talk about wellness for the coming season. (I’ll continue with the Wheel of Life in the next post.)
By Jayson Blair Thirteen years ago today I was standing near the edge of the Brooklyn Bridge, looking across the East River as the World Trade Center burned. Today marks the 13th anniversary of the September attacks on New York
By Peggy Maslanka You know beyond a shadow of a doubt that your child is smart and talented. Standardized tests may even support your opinion. Yet, you don’t see your child’s gifts reflected in his or her school performance. Teachers
By Peggy Maslanka Like ADHD itself, college life tempts with irresistible distractions and inviting risks, so trying to cope with ADHD symptoms in such an environment might be more difficult than you expect. When a distraction, such as a party,
By Patricia Rinaldi The ultimate outcomes of any life changing process vary significantly by person, given our different needs, skills, limitations and experience. But there are some basic things that you can expect from a career coach whether in or
By Jayson Blair Standing in the front of the coffee table last night, I picked up my phone to check the news and saw the headline. Robin Williams was dead at the age 63. I clicked on the link with
By Lisa Krull Lisa Krull The other day, a fellow coach asked how my prior consulting experience influenced my perspective and ability as a coach. Hmmm, I thought. Has it? As coaches, we love powerful questions and this was a
Tell us what you would change about your life if you could change your career, and win a chance at free career testing. Career testing is a great way to figure out your passion and your purpose. At Goose Creek
By Jayson Blair Laid off? Looking to climb the corporate ladder? Unsure about whether you have found your passion at work? Returning to work after having a child or recovering from a disability? One of the most difficult parts
By Jayson Blair Career coaching should never just be about getting a job. It should be about finding your passion and your purpose. At Goose Creek Coaching, our career coaching is focused on helping people do just that. As someone
By Peggy Maslanka Our neighbor, Adam, who may have undiagnosed ADHD, is a wine enthusiast. His practical enjoyment of this hobby would greatly increase, I believe, if he obtained ADHD coaching that included mindfulness training. Like many people with ADHD,
By Peggy Maslanka Recently, I attended a party where one guest, I’ll call her Susan, exhibited some ADHD behavior. It was raining as Susan was leaving the party, and this inspired the hostess to share with her a story about
Astrid Richardson is a life and wellness coach trained by the International Coaching Federation. Her experience includes working as a dietary consultant from Jenny Craig where she worked with clients who had various levels of weight loss issues. Astrid’s beliefs
By Jayson Blair From the pulpit at Ebenezer Baptist Church in April of 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. said, about the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War, that the “moral arc of the universe is long, but it bends
Goose Creek Consulting and our expert career coach, Patricia Rinaldi , are providing career coaching seminars that work on improving your interview skills and resume to get you the job you want. Patricia Rinaldi is a creative, results-oriented, consultative talent
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