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Public speaking is probably part of your job... even if you’ve never stood behind a podium.  Some examples 👇* Running a ...
07/22/2026

Public speaking is probably part of your job... even if you’ve never stood behind a podium. Some examples 👇
* Running a meeting
* Leading a project kickoff
* Giving updates on Teams
* Facilitating a workshop
* Answering questions on the spot
Challenge the idea that public speaking only happens on stage!

I’ve started carrying around a physical notebook again. I used to do this all the time, but eventually switched to a few...
07/10/2026

I’ve started carrying around a physical notebook again. I used to do this all the time, but eventually switched to a few different digital systems to capture ideas etc. For whatever reason (and I’m sure there are a few), this old notebook is working best for my brain right now. It’s been a good reminder that the timing is just as important as the process or the tool. At this point in my life, hauling around this big, well-worn notebook is exactly what I need!

Have you ever gone back to an old system or tool and realized it was exactly the right fit?

My associate consultant Alyssa taught me about the Six Thinking Hats framework by de Bono Group. Have you tried this?  I...
07/01/2026

My associate consultant Alyssa taught me about the Six Thinking Hats framework by de Bono Group. Have you tried this? It gives teams a shared structure for thinking together, helping groups move through facts, emotions, risks, creativity, and possibilities without conversations turning into unproductive debates. Swipe through to get an overview & head to the link in our bio to learn more about the Six Thinking Hats method on the de Bono group website! 🧢🧢🧢

06/29/2026

Imagine ending your company retreat with people saying, “I actually feel energized.”
Not, “I’m ready for a nap.”

💡⚡️At Willhelm Consulting, we design retreats that are engaging, practical, and (dare we say it?) genuinely enjoyable. Whether your team needs strategic planning, better communication, stronger relationships, or a chance to reconnect, we’ll build an experience that gets people thinking, talking, and leaving with momentum.

What would you want your team to say at the end of your next retreat?

06/24/2026

One of the things I think about often as a coach and consultant is how to balance compassion with honesty. People deserve to feel heard, understood, and supported, but they also deserve the truth.

Client Question: “Do I need that certification before applying for this job?” 
📝 We’re in a trend right now where certif...
06/10/2026

Client Question: “Do I need that certification before applying for this job?”

📝 We’re in a trend right now where certifications are being used to w**d out candidates. In some fields, this makes perfect sense. In others? Not so much. Plenty of people have project management, leadership, or technical skills without having a specific certificate that proves it.

 💰The cost can be massive. Some certifications cost hundreds of dollars, while others can cost $5,000 or more and are still considered “required” for a role. That’s a significant barrier for many qualified candidates.

💸Before you spend the money, remember: you’re vetting them as much as they’re vetting you. Is this certification actually relevant to how the job operates, or is it a lazy way for the company to narrow the applicant pool?

❓If it’s a company you really want to work for, ask. Reach out to the hiring team, highlight your relevant experience, and ask how flexible they are on the requirement. You can also ask whether they’d support earning the certification after you’re hired. Their response will tell you a lot about whether it’s worth pursuing.

A lot of workplace problems are actually expectation problems.For example, one person thinks they are being flexible, wh...
05/22/2026

A lot of workplace problems are actually expectation problems.
For example, one person thinks they are being flexible, while someone else experiences that same behavior as inconsistency. One person sees a deadline as firm, while another thinks there is room to move it around. Most of the time, people are not trying to create conflict. They are just working from different assumptions.

Some of the most important workplace conversations are the ones where you finally stop and say the quiet part out loud.

“Okay, what does ‘urgent’ actually mean?”
“Is this a brainstorming conversation, or are we ready to take action?”
“Is this feedback a suggestion or a firm direction?”

These conversations can feel tedious or uncomfortable in the moment, but they save teams from so much frustration, confusion, and wasted time down the road. Clarity is kindness in the workplace. (Clarity is also accessibility.)

What is one expectation your team eventually had to clarify?

Some people hear “Organizational Development” and immediately go, “…okay but what does that actually mean?”For us at Wil...
05/20/2026

Some people hear “Organizational Development” and immediately go, “…okay but what does that actually mean?”
For us at Willhelm Consulting it means helping people work together with more clarity, less friction, and fewer “quick question” meetings that somehow last 47 minutes.
We do that through:
✨ Executive Coaching
✨ Strategic Planning
✨ Facilitation
✨ Conflict Resolution
✨ Board Training
✨ Org Design
✨ Company Retreats
✨ Workshops & Public Speaking
✨ Anything that helps humans at work!

The picture on the second slide is our favorite picture of Alyssa ever! 🦉 We’re endlessly stoked to be working with her....
05/14/2026

The picture on the second slide is our favorite picture of Alyssa ever! 🦉 We’re endlessly stoked to be working with her. If you’re subscribed to our newsletter, you’ll get a taste of Alyssa’s writing and recommendations in our next edition! 🥳

What is one workplace habit that feels small in the moment but adds up over time? It is easy to focus on the big things ...
04/23/2026

What is one workplace habit that feels small in the moment but adds up over time?

It is easy to focus on the big things at work. New strategies, new systems, big announcements. But most of the time, work place culture is not built in those moments. It is built in the in-between.

It shows up in whether people feel comfortable asking a question without overthinking it. It shows up in how often someone says “thank you,” or takes the extra minute to clarify instead of assuming.

These habits are easy to dismiss because they do not feel urgent. They do not make headlines. But they quietly shape trust, clarity, and how people experience their day to day work.

Over time, those small actions become patterns. And those patterns become the way work gets done, whether anyone has formally defined it or not.

What is something small your team does that has had a bigger impact than you expected?

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