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6 Important Things to Look for in Executive Coaching Companies
If you are searching for executive coaching companies, there’s a lot of information to sort through and much to consider. And executive coaching companies have been trending over the past few years, so there’s more due diligence to do than ever before. According to...
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For A New Beginning – 2023
by Sharon Krohn, MCC The New Year invites us to celebrate another journey around the sun with a thoughtful perspective. I relish the experience of personal organization and quiet reflection in the realms of work and life, accounting for the year past and personal...
Mindset and Personal Change: Climb the Ladder of Inference
Personal change begins with your mindset. As an executive coach, I’ve seen time after time that awareness and appreciation of your mindset — how you “see” things; how your beliefs and assumptions color your thoughts and actions — is essential to engage in any kind...
How to Be an Effective Coach for Your Direct Reports
By Laura Hansen. MA, PCC. One important competency for today’s leaders is successfully developing your direct reports through coaching. When you have decided that coaching is an appropriate approach with an employee, here are five things to keep in mind to be more...
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The Impact of Leaders’ Blind Spots on Organizational Culture
Everyone has blind spots. Some are subtle, born from personal experiences or inherent biases. Others might stem from gaps in knowledge or areas of expertise that we simply haven't explored. But blind spots aren't just about what we don't know — they can also...
Navigating the Dangers of Poorly Executed Executive Coaching
Effective leadership requires a blend of sharp business insight and genuine human connection. Many executives look to coaching as the path to cultivate these skills. However, not all executive coaching is created equal. In the burgeoning leadership development...
Executive Insights: Transforming Workplace Conflict into Creative Tension
Workplace conflict: a destructive force or a creative one? It depends on how you manage it. Conflict stimulates critical thinking and problem-solving while testing our assumptions and preconceptions. When conflict occurs, it signifies that individuals care enough...
Groundedness: The Root of Confidence for Professionals
By Kevin Anthony Johnson Groundedness and self-confidence go hand in hand. In order to become more in tune with oneself and exude confidence, professionals must embrace their personal truth, becoming aware of their inherent abilities, experiences, and growth....
Inclusive Leadership: Ensuring Diverse Perspectives in the Decision-Making Process
"A team is not a group of people who work together. A team is a group of people who trust each other." - Simon Sinek The most underrated tool in a business leader’s arsenal is the diversity of thought within their team. Yes, you heard that right. Not technology,...
Courageous Leadership
by Hien DeYoung Margie Warrell of Korn Ferry defines courageous leadership as, “leadership that involves fighting through your natural responses in those moments, which will ultimately hold you back.” Is it the moments that hold us back? Or is it our natural...
Navigating Team Dynamics: How Different Conflict Management Styles Impact Group Performance
Conflict is not a sign of dysfunction; it's an indicator of diversity - diverse thoughts, ideas, and approaches. But sometimes - from the loud hallway disagreements and heated boardroom debates - you may wonder if these clashes are too disruptive, or if they're...
Becoming an Effective Leader: The Power of Letting Go
By José Morales, MBA, PCC Effective leadership is not about shouldering the responsibilities and doing the work. It also requires that you build trust while developing and empowering your team. In today's fast-paced business environment, it is crucial for leaders...
Strategic Decision Making in Crisis Management: Lessons from Successful Companies
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, “Change is the only constant in life.” 3,000 years later, the adage still rings true. In a world where uncertainties abound, adaptability is a critical skill. For businesses, navigating change and leveraging it into strategic...
How the Arts Provide Leadership Lessons
By Karen Delk, PCC, and MSc As an executive coach and management consultant, I am always looking for examples of great leadership in ordinary places and life everyday experiences. I love the performing arts in all forms and when I can experience it, I jump at the...
Striking the Balance: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors in Employee Motivation
Inspiring individuals to achieve their best work, especially under challenging conditions, is a compelling yet elusive task for executives. It’s not just a modern puzzle - piecing together the psychology behind why people do what they do has engaged the minds of...
How Do I Manage a Career Change?
At some point in most of our lives, we are faced with the prospect of changing companies, career paths or career choices, and after, let’s say 10 years, this can be a very daunting proposition. Your brain races through all the reasons why you should stay: “I have...
10 Barriers to Listening
By Kelly Ross, PCC. Listening is a critical leadership skill. Without listening we cannot be an effective leader. While it seems easy to listen, there are many things that pull our attention away from the conversation in front of us. Here are ten common barriers...
Nurturing High-Impact Teams: The Role of the 7 C’s in Executive Communication
At the crux of our influence as leaders and executives lies an indispensable skill—effective communication. Communication is a constant rhythm in our professional lives. Effective executive communication isn’t just about a CEO’s ability to relay information - it’s...
The Cost, ROI & Benefits of CEO Coaching
Considering the cost and ROI of CEO Coaching are natural elements of determining a good pairing between an Executive Coach and the leader of your organization. While many people look at the cost alone first, I invite you to consider that the more important element...