Writing About Creativity, Music, Self-Doubt, and the Path Forward
The DaveHillJr.com Backstory
I launched DaveHillJr.com in January 2021 to better reflect my identity as a coach. Here’s the backstory.
Which Tasks Are Really Worth Your Time?
As an executive coach, I often handle tasks beyond client sessions, and I’ve learned that not every task is worth my time. By estimating my “hourly rate”—not in terms of what I’m paid per hour, but in terms of my time’s true value—I know when to outsource work that drains my energy. This perspective helps both me and my clients focus on what matters most. In this post, I explore how to calculate your own hourly rate, why offloading frustrating tasks can boost productivity, and where to find quality freelancers who love the work you’d rather skip.
Uncovering Limiting Beliefs: How to Unlearn Your Learned Helplessness
The other day, I let my black lab rescue, Lola, outside without her invisible fence collar, and it got me thinking about how we all experience our own “invisible fences”—those limiting beliefs that keep us from testing boundaries. Lola has learned to stop at a certain point, even when chasing a bunny, and in coaching, I’ve seen the same pattern in people who unconsciously limit themselves. In this post, I explore the concept of learned helplessness, how it creates invisible boundaries, and how to recognize and break through these self-imposed limits.
Developing Empathy in the Workplace
When applied properly, empathy shows others that you care about them as people and can see beyond any immediate business issues. Here’s what you need to know about developing empathy as a manager.
How Present Are You? Why Mindfulness Matters Makes You a Better Leader
Practicing mindfulness can help us be more present and in our bodies. It will help make you a better manager, colleague, and even a better human.
Why Mindfulness Matters in Life and Management
Watching my sons play reminds me of the pure, unfiltered presence that mindfulness can bring into our lives. They’re fully engaged, utterly fearless, and completely in the moment—qualities that I often strive to bring into my own work and coaching practice. Mindfulness offers this transformative power, helping us manage stress, see clearly, and connect deeply with our surroundings. In this post, I explore the value of mindfulness in life and leadership, offering simple exercises like body scans and mindful walks to help develop a greater sense of calm and focus.