One day amid a flourishing career, you might find your personal life in crisis and threatening to upend your professional life. If so, you’re not alone.
Working Through a Personal Crisis
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July 06, 2020
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Summary.
At some point, each one of us will find ourselves in the midst of a family crisis that threatens how we feel, how we are perceived, and how we perform at work. The author, an executive coach, conducted in-depth interviews with a number of her clients who have successfully navigated a variety of challenges ranging from children with mental health issues, the death of family members, and substance abuse. Her research revealed four effective tactics for managing the impact of a family crisis at work: managing the flow of information, clarifying your preferences and expectations, taking care of yourself daily, and finding strength in numbers.