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Amy M Chambers

Executive Coach, Life Coach, and #1 International Bestselling Author

Amy Chambers, former COO, spent 21 years in financial services. She's now a success coach, leadership consultant and the author of the #1 bestselling books, 7 V.I.R.T.U.E.S. of Exceptional Leaders and 6 H.A.B.I.T.S. of Powerful People. She completed her undergrad at Notre Dame and her MBA at USC.

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Thought Leaders

Stuck in a Bad Mood? These 5 Steps Can Change How You Handle Stress

All of us periodically face moments of stress or frustration in our work or personal lives. It's easy to get discouraged, but with these five steps, you'll instantly find yourself feeling more focused and calm.

Thought Leaders

How to Say No Calmly and Confidently — Without Feeling Guilty Later

For many of us, our days are filled with nonstop invitations, invites and offers, and it's easy to get sucked into saying yes or feeling guilty for saying no. That all becomes easier with this five-step roadmap to politely declining.

Thought Leaders

What Does Your Boss Really Think About You? Ask Yourself These 6 Questions to Find Out

All of us want to know what our bosses think of us behind closed doors. Not all of them do a great job of making it known. Here are six things to ask yourself if you want to know where you stand.

Thought Leaders

I’ve Managed 260 Employees — Here’s How to Tell If Your Leadership Style Is Actually Working

These six clues always predict whether or not there's strong leadership nearby. If you don't see these six things, poor leadership isn't far.

Building a Business

Despidos, aumento de precios, miedo a lo que viene: así es como los líderes fuertes mantienen el barco estable

Las empresas navegan en aguas turbulentas y la mayoría se siente insegura e inestable. Recordar estas seis cosas te ayudará a llevar el barco a puerto seguro.

Human Resources

Layoffs, Price Hikes, Fear of What’s Next — Here’s How Strong Leaders Steady the Ship

Businesses are facing rocky waters and most are feeling insecure and instable. But remembering these six things will help you steer the ship to safety.

Human Resources

This Is the One Question I Ask My Team Every Week That Transformed Our Performance

I learned to ask my team the one question I was taught never to ask myself as a kid. Asking this question improved our decision-making ability, which in turn, dramatically improved our performance.

Building a Business

I Wish I Knew These Four Things Before Starting My Own Business

Starting a business is hard work to say the least. These are four lessons I wish someone had shared with me before going solo, so I'm here to share them with you.

Thought Leaders

They Asked Me to Fudge the Numbers — What I’d Tell My 25-Year-Old Self About Standing Up to Leadership

Every day, high-powered senior leaders ask a lot of their teams. Sometimes, we disagree but succumb to the pressure to say yes. Before you sell your soul, know you have options in how you respond.

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How to Revolutionize Your Self-Talk and Change Your Life For the Better

We all ask ourselves questions privately. If you'd like to transform your life, you can start by transforming the questions you ask yourselves. Here's how to start.

Human Resources

This One Act of Courage Completely Shifted My View on Leadership

It's not always easy to do the right thing. I've learned a lot of great lessons from leaders, but sometimes the best lessons come from our peers. Here's what one peer did that blew me away and the four insights I had from it.

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Millions of Americans Feel the Winter Blues Every Year — and Lose Motivation Because of It. Use These 6 Tips to Get Your Goals Back on Track.

No one feels happy or productive 100% of the time. Colder weather and shorter days can definitely cause us to be less than our best. If this sounds familiar, you'll want to try these six things to get back on track.

Thought Leaders

My Leadership Was Tested Twice, and Both Times — I Failed. Here’s What I’ll Never Do Again.

How facing two major setbacks changed my approach to leadership and decision-making for good.

Human Resources

Do You Work for a Toxic Company? Here Are 4 Not-So-Obvious Signs to Watch Out For.

Sometimes, it's immediately apparent a company's culture is toxic. But usually, toxicity isn't outward — it's lurking in the details.

Building a Business

I Wrote 2 Books That Are Now Bestsellers — Follow My 5-Step Approach to Do the Same

You've done the hard work: You wrote a book! Now, it's time to sell it. Follow these five practices to ensure you get the success you deserve.

Thought Leaders

All 91��s Think About Writing a Book — Here’s How to Know If You’re Ready For Your Own

These days, it seems like everyone has published a book. That can lead us to feel like we should publish, too. But before you rush to the presses, ask yourself these four important questions.

Human Resources

Returning to Work After a Long Career Break? Remember These 5 Truths to Bounce Back With Confidence.

Many of us have taken time away from work over the last four years. There are reasons to be anxious about returning, but there are even more reasons to be excited and confident. Here are five of them.

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These 4 Daily Choices Helped Me Pave My Own Path to the C-Suite by Age 36

"Just work hard" used to be all it took to get to the top. Today's business landscape often values much more than this. Being innovative, agile and proactive are the skills that win the game today. Here's how you can use them to differentiate yourself.

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Stuck in a Bad Mood? These 5 Steps Can Change How You Handle Stress

How to Say No Calmly and Confidently — Without Feeling Guilty Later

What Does Your Boss Really Think About You? Ask Yourself These 6 Questions to Find Out

I’ve Managed 260 Employees — Here’s How to Tell If Your Leadership Style Is Actually Working

Despidos, aumento de precios, miedo a lo que viene: así es como los líderes fuertes mantienen el barco estable

Layoffs, Price Hikes, Fear of What’s Next — Here’s How Strong Leaders Steady the Ship

This Is the One Question I Ask My Team Every Week That Transformed Our Performance

I Wish I Knew These Four Things Before Starting My Own Business

They Asked Me to Fudge the Numbers — What I’d Tell My 25-Year-Old Self About Standing Up to Leadership

How to Revolutionize Your Self-Talk and Change Your Life For the Better

This One Act of Courage Completely Shifted My View on Leadership

Millions of Americans Feel the Winter Blues Every Year — and Lose Motivation Because of It. Use These 6 Tips to Get Your Goals Back on Track.

My Leadership Was Tested Twice, and Both Times — I Failed. Here’s What I’ll Never Do Again.

Do You Work for a Toxic Company? Here Are 4 Not-So-Obvious Signs to Watch Out For.

I Wrote 2 Books That Are Now Bestsellers — Follow My 5-Step Approach to Do the Same

All 91��s Think About Writing a Book — Here’s How to Know If You’re Ready For Your Own

Returning to Work After a Long Career Break? Remember These 5 Truths to Bounce Back With Confidence.

These 4 Daily Choices Helped Me Pave My Own Path to the C-Suite by Age 36

Adopt These 4 Practices to Override Your Negative Impulses

Become Unrecognizable By the End of Summer With These 6 Habits

A Leadership Shortage Is Coming. Here’s What Needs to Happen to Prevent It.

Following These Five Practices Dramatically Improved My Mental Health — Find Out If They Could Help You, Too.

These Are the Five Attributes of Highly Successful and Happy People

4 Types of Toxic People That May Be Undermining Your Path to Success

Having Time Management Problems? Then You Must Do One Thing to Avoid These 3 Consequences

Why Successful People Never Second-Guess Themselves — and 5 Strategies to Help You Get Rid of Indecision

Tough Feedback Can Really Sting. Here’s How to Take It With Grace and Turn It Into Power.

5 Reasons Why You Should Speak Up More — Especially If You Are a Younger Employee

There Are 6 Types of Great Leaders — Which One Do You Fall Into?

Why Your New Year’s Resolutions Won’t Work Unless You Stop Doing These 4 Things

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