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Coaching a Dream to Reality
Feelings follow action. A story about the power of coaching. After I completed coaching training through Co-Active Training Institute a couple of years ago, I was resting on my sofa, recovering from a knee replacement, when my phone rang. “When are you going to work on that book you’ve been chipping away at?” my mentor coach Julie Colbrese asked me, directly and warmly. “Oh, my gosh, I know, I should do that. I mean I have the time right now but I’m just not feeling it,” I answered, slightly sheepish because I knew how that sounded. A weak light-heartedness barely masked my underlying hesitation and under-confidence. Compelled by the power of stories, I’ve been writing since early childhood. Yet that harsh self-judgment we all sometimes
Coaching a Dream to Reality
Feelings follow action. A story about the power of coaching. After I completed coaching training through Co-Active Training Institute a couple of years ago, I was resting on my sofa, recovering from a knee replacement, when my phone rang. “When are you going to work on that book you’ve been chipping away at?” my mentor coach Julie Colbrese asked me, directly and warmly. “Oh, my gosh, I know, I should do that. I mean I have the time right now but I’m just not feeling it,” I answered, slightly sheepish because I knew how that sounded. A weak light-heartedness barely masked my underlying hesitation and under-confidence. Compelled by the power of stories, I’ve been writing since early childhood. Yet that harsh self-judgment we all sometimes
Communicating Decisions that You Don’t Agree With
In my pre-coaching career, I found that one of the most challenging aspects of my roles was how to communicate decisions to others (e.g. team
Toxic Positivity: When psychological safety goes too far
An Offsite Goes Awry I’m standing in a gorgeous conference room with vaulted ceilings and brick walls; the smell of possibility in the air. Huddled
5 Ways to Promote Boundaries & Prevent Burnout in a Remote Workplace
While it’s the dream to swap the daily commute for a stroll to the kitchen, leading a remote team comes with its own set of
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Unlocking the Power of Authentic Leadership
The Power of Authentic Leadership What does it mean to be authentic? Brené Brown defines authenticity as “the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” Having led teams for 29 years, I’ve found that authenticity is the only way to live. It fosters predictability, eliminates the need to justify erratic decisions, creates personal clarity, and produces a consistency that allows others to trust and enables their initiative. The Importance of Authentic Leadership Defining Authentic Leadership Authentic leadership is characterized by self-awareness, transparency, ethical behavior, and a commitment to personal growth. Leaders who practice authenticity inspire trust and loyalty, creating a positive and productive organizational
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