There seems to be a lot of push back on Self-Care, and claims that it’s not a good solution to Burnout. Yet, my experience shows that Self-Care (or Energy) is really at the core of building our personal capacity to set Boundaries – which are at the root of avoiding Burnout. Self-Care has gotten a… Continue reading Energy at Work: A Reframe
Bold Powerful Questions change us, and in doing so, change our world. As we start this New Year, we are asking ourselves – what Bold Powerful Questions need to be asked? And what actions need to occur to create space for these questions in our personal and professional lives? Old habits and perspective shifts require… Continue reading Bold, Powerful Questions
Just this last spring, Harvard Business Review published an article titled “Leading an Exhausted Workforce”. I absolutely loved this article. I loved that the author so blatantly calls out that we are still – yes still – exhausted. It’s what I see. It’s what I hear. On a regular basis. The acknowledgement and validation of… Continue reading Calculated Steps
In my 20s, I was told by multiple mentors never to “burn a bridge” at work. Even when you wanted to – even though it might be justified – and even when it would never be crossed again. Avoid burning them, at all cost. The inner me rebelled at this a bit. My ego has… Continue reading Building Bridges
Woodrie Burich Professional Resume Professional Synopsis Over twenty years of corporate experience with a focus in business and executive coaching, strategic and communications consulting, project management, customer relationship management, and tailored solution development. Expertise in establishing and building relationships, collaborative problem solving, conflict resolution, change management and enterprise level quality assurance. Specific work experience includes… Continue reading Professional Resume
I was raised by two loving, self-proclaimed workaholics. My parents ran their own business when I was young and they worked absolutely crazy hours. I was an only child, so I was alone. A lot. This frame of reference growing up was unique. Witnessing my parents build and run a successful business provided me a… Continue reading My Story
AI – Speed, Caution & Care AI – Speed, Caution & Care Woodrie Burich • March 14, 2025 • Uncategorized • No Comments I’ve been having a lot of conversations around Artificial Intelligence and the intersection of human elements with AI implementations. I use AI … Focus & Attention Focus & Attention Woodrie Burich •… Continue reading AllBlogs
Olympic athletes rest – and they value it. They know rest is required in order to perform at peak levels. It’s not a luxury. Not a nice to have. It’s a necessity. Our bodies and our minds were designed to ebb and flow. The inhale is tied to the exhale. The out breath always follows… Continue reading A Call for Rest: “The Exhale” at Work
Effort & Ease both require commitment and discipline. Over the years, I’ve learned that Ease grants me access to valuable resources – resources that Effort and action simply cannot provide. Ironically, it can require great Effort to step into Ease. Why is that? For me, Effort is comforting. It feels like I’m in control. Ease… Continue reading Mindset: Effort vs Ease Part II
I’ve set many goals in the past that I’ve reached. And I’ve set many goals that I seem to continuously reset year after year. What makes the difference between the two? For me, it has to do with Mindset and the interplay of two key qualities: Effort & Ease. Over the years, I’ve found that… Continue reading Mindset: Effort vs Ease Part I
