Keith Upkes, Author at Keith Upkes Coaching

Coaching Strategy Team

November 28, 2023

Have you discovered your team’s Core Purpose?

Have you discovered your team's Core Purpose? It is important to stay grounded and connected to your Core Purpose as your business evolves. We can get caught up in the next…

Keith Upkes

People

November 21, 2023

A Thanksgiving Wish

Before the Thanksgiving madness takes hold (in the best way, of course), we want to take a moment to thank you 🧡 And while we don’t want to “pour it…

Keith Upkes

Productivity Strategy Team

November 16, 2023

How Costco’s next CEO went from driving forklifts to earning millions

How many hats have you worn in your career or current company? I love the story about the New CEO of Costco Ron Vachris. Ron has worn more hats in his…

Keith Upkes

Customers Team

October 31, 2023

Happy Halloween!

In the spirit of Halloween, we’re wishing you a 👻 spooktacular 👻 day of treats and fun. We hope your Halloween is filled with laughter, joy, and maybe even some…

Keith Upkes

Execution Strategy

October 13, 2023

Finish the Year Strong

It’s now the 4th Quarter, and just like in a sporting event, it is time to finish the event (year) strong. When I work with my clients on Q-4 Strategy, we…

Keith Upkes

Coaching Execution Team

October 10, 2023

Annual Planning Retreat

I frequently get asked if it is important to get teams off-site to conduct annual planning. I often hear things like: We have this beautiful conference room, can’t we do…

Keith Upkes

Coaching People Productivity

September 26, 2023

Why We Glorify Overwork and Refuse to Rest

Many of us glorify overwork, immersing ourselves entirely in our jobs and compulsively moving from one responsibility to another. But this kind of relationship with work is unsustainable. How can…

Keith Upkes

People

September 1, 2023

Happy Labor Day!

Labor Day is the perfect time to relax, spend time with family, and celebrate the hard work and dedication of those in the workplace — including yourself 🎉 No matter…

Keith Upkes

Coaching

August 30, 2023

10 Reasons Why You Need a Business Coach

Feeling overwhelmed running your own business? You're not alone. It's easy to feel pulled in multiple directions. That's where a business coach comes in handy. Here are 10 reasons why…

Keith Upkes

Coaching

August 22, 2023

My Mentor

Great to catch up with old friends! I love my work as a business coach, and it all started thanks to Keith Cupp, who introduced me to coaching 20 years ago.…

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