By Amy Pasquale, MA, PCC, BCC As an executive coach, the essence of my role is to support the development and growth of a person. As a person, you are already very aware of how complex your growth and development is. If I were to ask you: “have you grown […]
Spock never made Captain. It’s true! When Spock retired from Starfleet in 2269, he had never been promoted to Captain. Yes, it did finally happen, but years later — in 2277 — and six years after his reactivation during the V’Ger crisis. James T. Kirk, on the other hand, was […]
By Gilly Weinstein, PCC As a coach I’ll occasionally provide shadow coaching by observing the executive I’m working with in action, from a wallflower vantage point in a meeting room. In the context of a coaching engagement, I observe my client in this way for the sake of providing feedback […]
It’s often said that “a genuine leader is an active listener.” There are numerous articles and books about the benefits of active listening. There is, however, a more profound level of listening: a “third level” that will provide you with more powerful insights and understanding. As executive coaches we are […]
By Steve Hansen, PCC With an eye to completing as much as could get done in a long workday, Ann, the VP of IT, felt she had to go 200 mph every minute of every day. Her communication style was matter of fact, blunt, direct, and she had little time […]
An article on entrepreneur.com recently caught our attention. “The Top 4 Reasons Startups Fail, According to 14 International Accelerators” included one fascinating finding. “Team incompatibility was the second most mentioned cause of startup failure.” The authors said that they were “surprised at how often this roadblock to success was mentioned.” […]
By Nicole LaBeach, Ph.D., MCC Few would argue bad bosses are a leading reason for people quitting their jobs. Despite strong leadership being lauded and great leaders being worth their weight in gold, there are those who significantly challenge the masses. The irony is whether you perceive yourself to have […]
A 360 degree assessment can deliver amazing clarity and insight. It’s a smart-mirror for seeing yourself — your leadership skills, managerial behaviors, strengths and weaknesses — as others perceive and experience you. For more information about the many benefits of a 360 assessment, read our recent article, “5 Benefits of […]
By Eva Szekeres, MA, PCC Does taking time off sound for you like a luxury an unreachable ideal a sign of poor work ethic irresponsible act from your career point of view a waste of time? In our 24/7 always on, super busy life we struggle very often to justify taking […]
Executive coaching offers executives in business and nonprofit organizations a exceptional opportunity to develop their leadership skills and advance their careers. An experienced, certified executive coach (we recommend certification from the International Coach Federation) will help you take a journey of self-discovery to enhance your individual strengths, advance your strategic […]
