Let’s be honest—when you hear the word “coaching,” you might picture something reserved for top executives or someone struggling to keep up at work. But here’s the truth: coaching isn’t just for a select few; it’s for everyone. No matter where you are in your career—just starting out or running the whole show—coaching can help you grow, solve challenges, and
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The Value of Coaching
Coaching isn’t just for athletes or CEOs anymore. It’s for anyone who wants to grow, improve, and succeed—whether you’re just starting your career or have years of experience under your belt.
Kristi Pastore, the CEO and Founder of Culture Works, has seen firsthand how coaching can make a huge difference in both personal and professional growth.
But what makes coaching…
HR Solutions for Growing Real Estate Firms: Fractional vs. In-House
As a real estate firm grows, one of the most critical elements to manage is human resources (HR). Whether you’re just expanding or you’re experiencing rapid growth, having the right HR strategy in place can make a significant difference in your ability to attract, retain, and manage talent.
However, as a growing business, you may be wondering whether it’s better…
Turning Strategy into Action: Why Operational HR is the Unsung Hero of Business Success
When we think about business success, we often focus on things like growth, profits, and innovation. But there’s one area that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves: operational HR. HR isn’t just about hiring and payroll—it plays a huge role in turning company strategy into action. Let’s take a look at why tactical HR matters so much and how…
EQ: Coaching vs. Coaxing – What’s the Difference?
Emotional Intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions while being aware of the emotions of others. Leaders who lead with EQ build better relationships, inspire trust, and foster an environment where employees are motivated to perform their best.
EQ impacts every aspect of a leader’s role—from how they handle stress to how they communicate feedback.…
Aligning Passion and Purpose: How to Integrate Your New Year’s Resolutions into Your Work-Life
The start of a new year is the perfect time to set fresh goals and resolutions—maybe you’re building new habits, breaking old ones, or just looking to grow and improve. But let’s be honest: by February, a lot of those resolutions start to fade. It’s even tougher when your personal goals feel out of sync with your work life, and…
2025: HR’s Essential Role at the C-Suite Table
As we approach 2025, the way businesses operate is evolving quickly. Technology, employee expectations, and market demands are all shifting. With these changes, HR is taking on a bigger role, no longer just handling hiring and compliance, but actively helping shape company strategies and decisions.
Here’s why HR belongs at the leadership table and how it can drive success for…
Competence vs. Credentials: How the New Focus on Skills will Drive Productivity in 2025
As we move closer to 2025, many companies are rethinking how they view talent. While credentials like degrees and certifications still have value, they don’t always show the full picture. What truly matters is competence—the ability to use skills in real-world situations to get the job done.
This shift toward skills-based hiring is gaining momentum. Major companies like Boeing, Walmart,…
Top HR Challenges in the Manufacturing Industry and How to Overcome Them
Manufacturing is a huge part of our economy, but it comes with some pretty tough HR challenges. These issues can really impact how productive your team is, how happy your employees are, and how successful your business becomes. From finding the right people to keeping your workers safe, there’s a lot to manage.
Let’s break down the biggest HR challenges…
What is Culture Accountability?
There are many different parts of a company culture that need to work together in order to create a successful organization — culture operations, HR operations, and culture accountability.
First things first, what is culture accountability? At Culture Works, we like to think of it like this: culture accountability is all about taking the operational piece of culture and taking…