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The Monthly Waddle
a monthly newsletter to keep you up-to-date and share tips and tricks to help in your personal and professional development
February 3, 2025 – 49th Newsletter
Happy Monday! I don’t know about you, but January felt like it lasted forever for me as I was sick most of the month 😷 and we had such cold weather 🥶 which I’m not a big fan of! A bright spot for January was sharing snippets from one of my new favorite books, “The Let Them Theory” by Mel Robbins! Catch up on those Quotes & Think about it Thursdays below. Also I’ve shared one of my favorite Pulse Points and EQ Worlds below.
Now on to February and hoping for some better weather! 🤞On my agenda for the month includes more “The Let Them Theory” snippets, facilitating some training with some cool clients, and enjoying some birthday 🎉 celebrations including a long weekend trip for some fun in the sun ☀️! What are you up to this month?
Reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
Now on to February and hoping for some better weather! 🤞On my agenda for the month includes more “The Let Them Theory” snippets, facilitating some training with some cool clients, and enjoying some birthday 🎉 celebrations including a long weekend trip for some fun in the sun ☀️! What are you up to this month?
Reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
January 6, 2025 – 48th Newsletter
Happy 2025! 🥳 As you wrapped up 2024, I hope you had Happy Holidays and were able to take some time for yourself! As you start the new year, I thought I’d share some of our favorite Quotes, Think about it Thursdays, Pulse Point, and an EQ World below to reflect on. I am also sharing Neil Gaiman’s New Year’s wish he posted many years ago that a friend shared with me on New Years Day. Would love to hear your thoughts on it…
“I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes.
Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You're doing things you've never done before, and more importantly, you're Doing Something.
So that's my wish for you, and all of us, and my wish for myself. Make New Mistakes. Make glorious, amazing mistakes. Make mistakes nobody's ever made before. Don't freeze, don't stop, don't worry that it isn't good enough, or it isn't perfect, whatever it is: art, or love, or work or family or life.
Whatever it is you're scared of doing, Do it.
Make your mistakes, next year and forever.”
-Neil Gaiman
Look forward to connecting with you!
❤️
Jaclyn
“I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes.
Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You're doing things you've never done before, and more importantly, you're Doing Something.
So that's my wish for you, and all of us, and my wish for myself. Make New Mistakes. Make glorious, amazing mistakes. Make mistakes nobody's ever made before. Don't freeze, don't stop, don't worry that it isn't good enough, or it isn't perfect, whatever it is: art, or love, or work or family or life.
Whatever it is you're scared of doing, Do it.
Make your mistakes, next year and forever.”
-Neil Gaiman
Look forward to connecting with you!
❤️
Jaclyn
December 2, 2024 – 47th Newsletter
I hope you had a great November and embraced the challenge of recharging 🔋and reflecting 🪞 on what you are thankful for and appreciative of in life – personally and professionally. As many of you know, that was the theme of all our November publications; you can catch up on these through the Quotes, Think about it Thursdays, Pulse Point, and EQ World below. 🥳
For December, it’s a great time to continue your recharge and reflection period. It’s also crucial that you celebrate the growth you’ve had throughout the year. 🎉 Every time we pause and celebrate our success in growing and evolving no matter how small, it boosts our self-regard, aka our inner confidence. What I say to many of my coachees is, “You are worth the pause, the 5 minutes to reflect on yourself and be proud of your growth. You are worth the investment.” Through this process, it’s also critical to give yourself grace. It’s ok to make a mistake – these are learning opportunities. It’s ok to take a pause or break – we all deserve it. ⏯️
Through this reflection period, I will also be reflecting on what 2025 holds for me and my business, so I will pause on social media postings and allow myself to rest, reflect, and reset before the start of the new year. 💗
I hope you have Happy Holidays and I look forward to reconnecting in 2025! 💞
Reach out to chat if you need anything in the meantime!
❤️
Jaclyn
For December, it’s a great time to continue your recharge and reflection period. It’s also crucial that you celebrate the growth you’ve had throughout the year. 🎉 Every time we pause and celebrate our success in growing and evolving no matter how small, it boosts our self-regard, aka our inner confidence. What I say to many of my coachees is, “You are worth the pause, the 5 minutes to reflect on yourself and be proud of your growth. You are worth the investment.” Through this process, it’s also critical to give yourself grace. It’s ok to make a mistake – these are learning opportunities. It’s ok to take a pause or break – we all deserve it. ⏯️
Through this reflection period, I will also be reflecting on what 2025 holds for me and my business, so I will pause on social media postings and allow myself to rest, reflect, and reset before the start of the new year. 💗
I hope you have Happy Holidays and I look forward to reconnecting in 2025! 💞
Reach out to chat if you need anything in the meantime!
❤️
Jaclyn
November 1, 2024 – 46th Newsletter
Did you keep up with Pesto the Penguin 🐧 and Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Awareness month 💖🧠 in October? If not, no worries as you can catch up on Pesto through the Fun Fact below and on EQ through the Quotes, Think about it Thursdays, Pulse Point, and EQ World below. 🥳
Since we are in November, what plans do you have? I have some scheduled time off to travel ✈️ and to relax with friends and family throughout the month. Are you taking time off also? It’s a good time to recharge 🔋 and reflect 🪞 on what you are thankful and appreciative of in life – personally and professionally. We’ll focus on this theme for our November publications. In the meantime, happy reflecting and recharging!
Please reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
Since we are in November, what plans do you have? I have some scheduled time off to travel ✈️ and to relax with friends and family throughout the month. Are you taking time off also? It’s a good time to recharge 🔋 and reflect 🪞 on what you are thankful and appreciative of in life – personally and professionally. We’ll focus on this theme for our November publications. In the meantime, happy reflecting and recharging!
Please reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
October 1, 2024 – 45th Newsletter
Only 3 months left in the year 👀…can you believe it? What comes to your mind when you think of October? Halloween 🎃? Fall weather 🍂? Football 🏈? Whatever you like for this time of year, I hope you savor those moments and enjoy them as we round out the last quarter of 2024! It’s also a great time to get caught up on last month’s posts about Empathy - check them out in the Quotes, Think about it Thursdays, and Pulse Point below.
As for this month’s publications, stay tuned for all things Emotional Intelligence (EQ/EI)! October is Emotional Intelligence Awareness month, so I’ll be bringing you information to help spur thought and action in this critical leadership area that’s the largest predictor of job success. Happy reading📖! #EmotionalIntelligenceAwarenessMonth
Please reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
As for this month’s publications, stay tuned for all things Emotional Intelligence (EQ/EI)! October is Emotional Intelligence Awareness month, so I’ll be bringing you information to help spur thought and action in this critical leadership area that’s the largest predictor of job success. Happy reading📖! #EmotionalIntelligenceAwarenessMonth
Please reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
September 2, 2024 – 44th Newsletter
Did you celebrate? All of August was devoted to encouraging you to celebrate 🎉 something big or small in your personal and professional life – if you aren’t caught up, check out why this matters in the Quotes, Think about it Thursdays, and Pulse Point below. One of the “things” I continue to celebrate is that I’m accepting new clients! Check out those areas below as well.
Also, can you believe it’s September? I know a lot of people already moved on to Fall in mid-August 👀, but I am not one of those people-ha! Now don’t get me wrong as I’m looking forward to football season (go Bengals 🏈) but I do love summer weather; I’m just not quite ready for the chiller side of Fall. Maybe you can empathize! And it just so happens that Empathy will be the focus for September publications so get ready for some listening. Stay tuned.😉
Please reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
Also, can you believe it’s September? I know a lot of people already moved on to Fall in mid-August 👀, but I am not one of those people-ha! Now don’t get me wrong as I’m looking forward to football season (go Bengals 🏈) but I do love summer weather; I’m just not quite ready for the chiller side of Fall. Maybe you can empathize! And it just so happens that Empathy will be the focus for September publications so get ready for some listening. Stay tuned.😉
Please reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
August 1, 2024 – 43rd Newsletter
I hope you are enjoying your summer! Have you gotten into any good books lately? Maybe you just read my publications about the book, "The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace" in July – ha! If you aren’t up to date, no worries, check out the Quotes, Think about it Thursdays, and Pulse Point below. AND – I do want to hear what good books you’ve found – please share!
In August, we are focusing on celebrating your growth, your successes, your achievements, your baby steps! And I’m going to celebrate something right now – WE ARE READY TO GROW! Yes, we are accepting new clients, so:
Are you ready to grow in your career? Do you need help navigating culture and other changes that are leading to burnout? Do you need an objective, experienced person to help guide you in your business decisions and difficult everyday situations? Are you an owner/partner/C-suite who feels like they need a resource to discuss things with? Are you looking for a Coach?
If any of these or similar situations sound like you, please book a free consultation: https://outlook.office365.com/book/BadeauConsulting@badeauconsulting.com/s/Uyuz_ZaF3ECMM1hVTHmfxQ2
Does your company need help designing and/or implementing an employee engagement strategy?
Per Gallup, “Engagement remains an essential requirement for producing high-quality work. The organizations that learn to develop a culture of engagement and high performance have a competitive edge, positioning them for success regardless of the changes they encounter.”
If you need help in this area, please book a free consultation: https://outlook.office365.com/book/BadeauConsulting@badeauconsulting.com/s/Uyuz_ZaF3ECMM1hVTHmfxQ2
Does your company need a trained Facilitator for an upcoming meeting, help building a Strategic Plan, assistance with Leadership Competency Model Development or Organization Design? Are you a part of an organization/board/committee/not-for-profit who does?
If you need general Consulting work, please book a free consultation: https://outlook.office365.com/book/BadeauConsulting@badeauconsulting.com/s/Uyuz_ZaF3ECMM1hVTHmfxQ2
Is your company looking for an energetic, interactive, engaging, certified leadership training facilitator? Do you need help training internal resources on how to deliver training content? Are there skills/competencies you want employees to build and you aren’t sure the right way to do that?
If any of these or similar situations sound like you, please book a free consultation: https://outlook.office365.com/book/BadeauConsulting@badeauconsulting.com/s/Uyuz_ZaF3ECMM1hVTHmfxQ2
Does your company host a conference/symposium/institute and needs Keynote Speakers? Are you a part of an organization/board/committee/not-for-profit who does?
If you do need a Speaker, please book a free consultation: https://outlook.office365.com/book/BadeauConsulting@badeauconsulting.com/s/Uyuz_ZaF3ECMM1hVTHmfxQ2
Thank you for supporting my small business! I look forward to chatting with you across social media and directly! Please reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
In August, we are focusing on celebrating your growth, your successes, your achievements, your baby steps! And I’m going to celebrate something right now – WE ARE READY TO GROW! Yes, we are accepting new clients, so:
Are you ready to grow in your career? Do you need help navigating culture and other changes that are leading to burnout? Do you need an objective, experienced person to help guide you in your business decisions and difficult everyday situations? Are you an owner/partner/C-suite who feels like they need a resource to discuss things with? Are you looking for a Coach?
If any of these or similar situations sound like you, please book a free consultation: https://outlook.office365.com/book/BadeauConsulting@badeauconsulting.com/s/Uyuz_ZaF3ECMM1hVTHmfxQ2
Does your company need help designing and/or implementing an employee engagement strategy?
Per Gallup, “Engagement remains an essential requirement for producing high-quality work. The organizations that learn to develop a culture of engagement and high performance have a competitive edge, positioning them for success regardless of the changes they encounter.”
If you need help in this area, please book a free consultation: https://outlook.office365.com/book/BadeauConsulting@badeauconsulting.com/s/Uyuz_ZaF3ECMM1hVTHmfxQ2
Does your company need a trained Facilitator for an upcoming meeting, help building a Strategic Plan, assistance with Leadership Competency Model Development or Organization Design? Are you a part of an organization/board/committee/not-for-profit who does?
If you need general Consulting work, please book a free consultation: https://outlook.office365.com/book/BadeauConsulting@badeauconsulting.com/s/Uyuz_ZaF3ECMM1hVTHmfxQ2
Is your company looking for an energetic, interactive, engaging, certified leadership training facilitator? Do you need help training internal resources on how to deliver training content? Are there skills/competencies you want employees to build and you aren’t sure the right way to do that?
If any of these or similar situations sound like you, please book a free consultation: https://outlook.office365.com/book/BadeauConsulting@badeauconsulting.com/s/Uyuz_ZaF3ECMM1hVTHmfxQ2
Does your company host a conference/symposium/institute and needs Keynote Speakers? Are you a part of an organization/board/committee/not-for-profit who does?
If you do need a Speaker, please book a free consultation: https://outlook.office365.com/book/BadeauConsulting@badeauconsulting.com/s/Uyuz_ZaF3ECMM1hVTHmfxQ2
Thank you for supporting my small business! I look forward to chatting with you across social media and directly! Please reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
July 1, 2024 – 42nd Newsletter
Happy July! When I think of this month, I think about the summer heat and trying to relax and slow down a bit – what do you think of? I am looking forward to some great upcoming client trainings and events, speaking at the Summer Education conference in Gulf Shores (7.24), soaking up some sun at the lake, and reading some books – what plans do you have in July?
To reflect a moment on June – I wrote about “human kind, be both.” This phrase sparks some reflection on how to be human and kind in your every day as well as your leadership journey - how’d you find the material? If you aren’t up to date, no worries, check out the Quotes, Think about it Thursdays, and Pulse Point below.
I look forward to chatting with you across social media and please reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
To reflect a moment on June – I wrote about “human kind, be both.” This phrase sparks some reflection on how to be human and kind in your every day as well as your leadership journey - how’d you find the material? If you aren’t up to date, no worries, check out the Quotes, Think about it Thursdays, and Pulse Point below.
I look forward to chatting with you across social media and please reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
June 3, 2024 – 41st Newsletter
It’s June – can you believe it? June is a special month for me as it’s my wedding anniversary – we are celebrating 20 years on June 19! In June we also take time to relax at a beach on vacation and new this year, we will be enjoying some boat life! I’ll also be speaking (twice) at the AICPA Engage Conference in Las Vegas on June 6 and at the Bluegrass SHRM meeting in Lexington, KY on June 11. On top of that, I have some fantastic trainings and coaching sessions scheduled with my wonderful clients! Would love to hear what you are up to in June – drop me a note!
To reflect a moment on May – did you enjoy the discussions about Patrick Lencioni’s book, “The Ideal Team Player” this past month? If you aren’t up to date, no worries, check out the Quotes, Think about it Thursdays, and Pulse Point below. A lot of times we overcomplicate how and who to hire and this book helps us simplify some concepts by first evaluating 3 core virtues – being hungry, humble, and [people] smart. Hope these publications inspire you in some way!
I look forward to chatting with you across social media and please reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
To reflect a moment on May – did you enjoy the discussions about Patrick Lencioni’s book, “The Ideal Team Player” this past month? If you aren’t up to date, no worries, check out the Quotes, Think about it Thursdays, and Pulse Point below. A lot of times we overcomplicate how and who to hire and this book helps us simplify some concepts by first evaluating 3 core virtues – being hungry, humble, and [people] smart. Hope these publications inspire you in some way!
I look forward to chatting with you across social media and please reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
May 1, 2024 – 40th Newsletter
Happy May Everyone! I hope you enjoyed the discussions about Michael Stanier’s book, “The Advice Trap” this past month; if you aren’t up to date, no worries, check out the Quotes, Think about it Thursdays, and Pulse Point below. I wrote about this topic of staying curious a little bit longer and rush to advice giving a little slower as many people (me included) struggle with this concept from time to time; after all, no one is perfect! The concept of helping develop others through building their critical thinking skills is essential to our people’s growth journey. Also, having a natural curiosity helps you in many facets of life. Quick fun fact – when I’ve interviewed people for my teams in the past, if a candidate didn’t ask a thoughtful question or two during the interview, they would not be considered for the job. Asking thoughtful questions shows your natural curiosity, that you care, and want to understand.
In May, I have some exciting plans including kicking off the month on a Women’s Entrepreneur Retreat in Sedona (with my Ellivate Alliance sisters), working with amazing clients to “feed” and “grow” their #1 assets (their people) through training and coaching, enjoying several family and friends activities, exhibiting and attending the Women Leading Kentucky conference, and of course, saving some time for some self-care! What are you up to this month? As far as what I’m writing about in May, it’ll be all about the qualities for the Ideal Team Player - so, stay tuned!
I look forward to hearing your personal and professional development milestones this month! Please share on social media and reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
In May, I have some exciting plans including kicking off the month on a Women’s Entrepreneur Retreat in Sedona (with my Ellivate Alliance sisters), working with amazing clients to “feed” and “grow” their #1 assets (their people) through training and coaching, enjoying several family and friends activities, exhibiting and attending the Women Leading Kentucky conference, and of course, saving some time for some self-care! What are you up to this month? As far as what I’m writing about in May, it’ll be all about the qualities for the Ideal Team Player - so, stay tuned!
I look forward to hearing your personal and professional development milestones this month! Please share on social media and reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
April 1, 2024 – 39th Newsletter
Can you believe we are already 25% through the year!?! I hope you enjoyed learning about/refreshing yourself on/thinking about employee engagement in March – if you missed anything or want to go back and reference something, check out the Quotes, Think about it Thursdays, and Pulse Point below. Engaging employees is crucial for an organization’s success and long-term viability. So often people overcomplicate what is needed and required so that’s why I covered the basics throughout March.
For April, I look forward to some Spring sunshine as I plan to discuss the advice trap many managers fall into at the workplace… Stay tuned!
Reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
For April, I look forward to some Spring sunshine as I plan to discuss the advice trap many managers fall into at the workplace… Stay tuned!
Reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
March 1, 2024 – 38th Newsletter
Happy March! We are just rocking it through the year, aren’t we? The saying “time flies,” I’ve been feeling that a lot lately. Not sure what that’s all about…but I’m glad you are here with me. I hope you enjoyed the Coaching for Development topic for February; if you aren’t up to date on them, no worries, check out the Quotes, Think about it Thursdays, and Pulse Point below. I wrote about that topic over my birthday month as it’s critical that as a people manager we develop our people and help them build their own critical thinking skills. So often people managers think they are developing their employees but in reality we can be the bottleneck, the answer bank, the advice giver, and so on – all of which don’t help our people cultivate the critical thinking skills that help them grow and don’t help us build out our team’s potential.
In March, some of the things I plan to do are soak up some sun on a short vacation, watch a lot of college basketball (love March Madness time!), and celebrate my husband’s birthday. What are you up to this month? As far as what I’m writing about this month, it’ll be all about Employee Engagement; without engagement, your department and organization will not thrive. So, stay tuned!
I look forward to hearing your personal and professional development milestones this month! Please share on social media and reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
In March, some of the things I plan to do are soak up some sun on a short vacation, watch a lot of college basketball (love March Madness time!), and celebrate my husband’s birthday. What are you up to this month? As far as what I’m writing about this month, it’ll be all about Employee Engagement; without engagement, your department and organization will not thrive. So, stay tuned!
I look forward to hearing your personal and professional development milestones this month! Please share on social media and reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
February 1, 2024 – 37th Newsletter
I hope you are kicking off February with your development goals set and underway! If you need any help thinking through these, no worries, check out January’s publications (e.g., Quotes, Think about it Thursdays, Pulse Point – all below) focused on goal setting. It’s never too late to take the time to invest in yourself!
For February, our theme is coaching for development. Stay tuned to understand what a manager’s role is in this area, learn a simple framework to help develop someone’s critical thinking skills, and start making strides right away! I’m excited for you to discover and reflect on what you can do impact another person’s growth journey.
Please reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
For February, our theme is coaching for development. Stay tuned to understand what a manager’s role is in this area, learn a simple framework to help develop someone’s critical thinking skills, and start making strides right away! I’m excited for you to discover and reflect on what you can do impact another person’s growth journey.
Please reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
January 2, 2024 – 36th Newsletter
Can you believe it’s a new year?!? To me the saying, “time flies” is so true; 2023 seemed to go by fast! As I look back on the year, it was filled with lots of celebrations, travel, laughs, friends, family, growing, love, adventure, milestones, relationship strengthening, among so many more things.
I look forward to a new year grounded it doing what motivates me, which is why all our December material (Quotes, Think about it Thursdays, Pulse Point, etc. which you can read below) had this theme. In 2024, we’ll kick off with goal setting as our focus as many are taking their reflections on the past year and their dreams for the future and setting baby steps to tackle them! Does this ring a bell for any of you? If you haven’t thought about it, no worries, take a moment and think about it now. I look forward to another great year with you!
Wishing you a year full of learning, love, joy, and inspiration!
Please reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
I look forward to a new year grounded it doing what motivates me, which is why all our December material (Quotes, Think about it Thursdays, Pulse Point, etc. which you can read below) had this theme. In 2024, we’ll kick off with goal setting as our focus as many are taking their reflections on the past year and their dreams for the future and setting baby steps to tackle them! Does this ring a bell for any of you? If you haven’t thought about it, no worries, take a moment and think about it now. I look forward to another great year with you!
Wishing you a year full of learning, love, joy, and inspiration!
Please reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
December 1, 2023 – 35th Newsletter
Empowering others is a beautiful process – have you done it? I’d love to hear your experiences and feedback! When empowering others, you can find excitement, innovation, and trust, among many other things. I hope you found the Quotes, Think about it Thursdays, monthly Pulse Point, and EQ World posted this last month inspirational (see the below for all the links)!
My challenge to you is what small step can you take today to empower someone? I invite you to share your ideas and baby steps.
Hope you and your family have a restful and loving Holiday season. Please reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
My challenge to you is what small step can you take today to empower someone? I invite you to share your ideas and baby steps.
Hope you and your family have a restful and loving Holiday season. Please reach out to chat if you need anything!
❤️
Jaclyn
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