"America is at it's lowest point this year..." Stress is a household word that is personal to all of us. With the American Psychological Association 2017 Stress Survey hot off the press, it's time to face the reasons we are stressed and what we can do about them. Watch this impactful 3-minute video to learn more about the survey and what you can do right now to curb your own stress. Read the APA 2017 Stress Survey here. If you would like to learn more about overcoming the o

"Is it just me, or is the world going crazy?" I was talking with a group of women and this was the icebreaking question. As we chatted, we began to bring out the real thoughts that were plaguing us. We quickly zoomed into the treatment of women. "What's happening in the mainstream media? Does anyone see the unfiltered and antagonist attitudes toward women?" "What's going on in the workplace? Does anyone feel like women are being pushed out of the boardroom (if you were even

5 Part Series: The Meaning Within Tragedy We are beginning a 5-part series today that includes a reflective story about meaningfulness. You have a purpose. You have a mission. You are called to do something. This series will prompt you to think about what that is, what is in your way, and what you are doing about it. Angie Nuttle and unnamed Marine, Iraq (May 2004). PART 1: The Day After 9/11: Where did it lead you? Every year on September 11, I review my photos that wer

What is executive presence? And, can it be learned? You've been in meetings with those brilliant people. The powerful businessman who instantly attracts respect, or the businesswoman who eloquently secures buy-in, influences the most difficult of opponents, and wins the room over with a mix of business intelligence and social agility. You look at them and may even study them. What is it that they do? How do they get the answers they want, the results, the jobs, promotions.

Getting feedback is scary. I don't care what you say or how to downplay it, people are nervous about how others see them. Sometimes it seems easier to just go about your business, get through the day, and ignore the possible deficiencies and inefficiencies that people may see in you. It's a classic symptom of someone in survival mode at work. The Dark Side of Feedback It's true, feedback can do some damage to a person's ego. Especially if there is a lack of self-awareness o

You've likely thought or said this in your lifetime (like yesterday or last week): I wish there was two of me. I whispered this to myself recently as I faced over-workload chaos. It prevented me from sleeping well, performing well, and I ate ridiculous foods to the point that I felt my fat swell and smother me from the inside out. I'm sure you've been here too- trying to ignore the signs that you just need to stop, but you push through the pain instead. You have to finish th

It's amazing how many people out there have attached "coach" to their signature line, but when you talk to them, you realize they really don't know much about bona fide coaching. If you are looking for a good executive coach, there are 5 things to be aware of: 1. All coaches are not equal- or alike. There are a variety of coaching specialty focus areas: high level executives, millennials, leadership, strategy, group coaching, even coaching for organizational troublemakers.

Executive Presence Coach and Founder of The School of Executive Presence, Angela Nuttle, is coming to Washington DC in October. What's the goal? To teach business people how to be seen, heard, valued, and celebrated in today's rapidly changing business world. "Many people out there don't even realize they need help with executive presence, and some are confused about what it even means." Angela recognizes that education, experience, and intentional development can bring peo

(This is the third in a series of articles about bullies in leadership, their impact, and what you can do to handle them in the workplace). Bullies are lurking everywhere. They're in every company operating in a variety of positions, with diverse backgrounds. Sometimes they're disguised well, especially to their superiors. Other times, its plain to see who the bullies are no matter where you sit. If you recently read TRUTH: Bullies Are Not Leaders, you know that bullies d

Today's blog is a continuation of the Bullies In Leadership topic. It's a good reminder that there's a difference between leadership and management. There is a third category and a fast rising trend in leadership: Bully "Leadership". Bullies are showing up in droves. You've probably encountered a bully in some capacity, known one, or have personally felt the stun gun of one. Two words: Painful. Ignominious. (potentially humiliating, public shame, discrediting) Experiencing