Published inLearn Mindfully·PinnedWhat is coaching?Coaching is different from mentoring or consulting. The differences are subtle but distinct. A coach is like having a guide in your corner helping you uncover blockers, get unstuck, and thrive. Coaches operate under the mindset that everyone is naturally creative, resourceful, and whole. Our energy is spent in service…Coaching2 min readCoaching2 min read
Published inLearn Mindfully·3 days agoHow to Tame Your Inner CriticWe all have voices inside of our heads. Our thoughts greatly influence how we feel and show up in the world. They can be a powerful support system or a major obstacle that we encounter when trying to go after our goals. If you have a voice that is overly…Leadership3 min readLeadership3 min read
Published inLearn Mindfully·May 1Member Stories: Carolina & NathaliaThe truth is, there is no other person on the planet who has had the exact same experiences as you. You are unique, and so is your career. This can be extremely empowering because the sky’s the limit! You can chart your path and define what success looks like on…Coaching3 min readCoaching3 min read
Published inLearn Mindfully·Apr 28Meet Our Founder: Roberta DombrowskiRoberta founded Learn Mindfully in 2022 with the hopes of helping leaders build their most authentic, fulfilling, and sustainable lives. She brings a deep experience in education, research, and design to her role as Instructor and Coach. We enjoyed getting to know her perspective, and think you will too. How has your background in workplace education shaped your design path? My…Design Leadership3 min readDesign Leadership3 min read
Published inLearn Mindfully·May 22, 2022What acknowledgement really looks likeIn Co-Active Coach Training, one of the skills they teach us to develop is to acknowledge others. Acknowledgement is the act of truly seeing someone — both what they are doing and who they are being. Acknowledgement begins by “naming the qualities we see, admire, or appreciate in someone”. When…Coaching3 min readCoaching3 min read
Published inLearn Mindfully·May 22, 20215 Essential Books on Mindful LeadershipLeading individuals and teams is one of the most challenging roles we take on. The complexity, pace, and constant demand for our attention can make us feel disconnected and overwhelmed. Mindful leadership is all about bringing presence, focus, clarity, and compassion to ourselves as well as the people we lead. …Books3 min readBooks3 min read
Published inLearn Mindfully·May 22, 2021Mindful Learning PracticesAs I’ve continued my own personal meditation practice over the years, one area that has continued to fascinate me is the potential to integrate mindfulness practices into education and learning environments. I’ve spent some time exploring how various organizations (workplaces, universities, and even schools) have begun integrating mindfulness approaches to…Learning4 min readLearning4 min read
Jan 26, 2021Hitting the ground running as a research team of oneWhen I’ve joined previous companies, research was done in fits and starts by designers and sometimes product managers. I was often brought in to help the team and wider organization take a more strategic approach to the research they were conducting. If you’re a researcher whose tasked with building the…User Research4 min readUser Research4 min read
Jul 25, 2020Why do corporate learning programs fail?Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to step outside my typical role of user researcher and act as a participant during a user interview. During the session, I was fortunate enough to speak with Taylor Blake, CPO of LearnIn. If you’re not aware of LearnIn, you should be! It…Learning5 min readLearning5 min read
Jan 21, 2020Learning Leaps Part 5: Incorporating learning strategy while building productsWelcome to another edition of Learning Leaps, where I’ll be sharing lessons learned from my first 16 months as a product manager at Pluralsight. Since transitioning into Product Management, one of the biggest lessons I’ve had to learn was about the difference between learning strategy and product strategy. …Learning4 min readLearning4 min read
