Thought Leadership

Written By: Jillian Climie. When I support clients in the nonprofit sector with negotiating their pay, I often hear the same thing: “Budgets are tight, I can’t ask for that…” And yes, nonprofit organizations are often financially constrained, especially in tough funding environments. But here’s the thing: all organizations are financially constrained in some way. Startups operate on limited funding or bootstrap just to stay alive. For-profit companies try to keep talent costs

Written by: Sophie Warwick. Commitments to culture, engagement, and a sense of community are all key drivers of company success. They empower team members to experience a greater sense of belonging which leads to increased productivity and enjoyment at work. However, employees don’t always feel recognized for their efforts contributing to these important initiatives. The individual consistently organizing the company socials can go unrecognized, even when many of their collea

Written By: Jillian Climie. I work with women all the time who share their workplace frustrations with me - from being overlooked for promotions, to navigating dismissive comments, to discovering they’re paid significantly less than their peers. These stories fuel my passion for the work I do at The Thoughtful Co . But one conversation with a client stopped me in my tracks. She was sharp, logical, and results-driven - someone who wanted data, facts, and frameworks to strength

Written By: Sophie Warwick. Developing highly engaged teams is a core focus of many leaders. We want to strike that perfect balance of providing autonomy and support to empower our teams to thrive. Collaborative leaders enable individual success and engage the entire team in furthering the growth of the organization. They recognize individual strengths and leverage the unique skillsets of each of their team members. They lead without ego and are able to recognize their own st

Written By: Jillian Climie. Do you have a burning question about negotiating your salary? In the article below, we’ve answered three common questions we receive at The Thoughtful Co. If there’s another question you want an answer for, reach out to us at contact@thethoughtfulco.net (or book in a coaching session with us here ). 1) Is it okay to negotiate via email, or does it have to be in person? In most cases, we recommend negotiating in person (or at least over Zoom if you

Written By: Sophie Warwick. When looking for a next hire, leaders tend to be looking beyond expertise, background, and skillset. They also want to know how this new person will fit into the existing culture. Will they mesh well with the existing team? Will their values align with corporate values? In fact, 67% of executives prioritize company culture over other key initiatives such as their organization’s strategy or operating models (Forbes Advisor, 2024).  Company culture i