When I started my own executive coaching and leadership development business a number of years ago, I only considered what I was good at – coaching and developing others. My thinking didn’t go much further, and in my line of work, I’m embarrassed to admit that. It took the COVID pandemic to make me stop and take the time to think about my own development, and I mean really … [Read more...]
Types of Coaching in the Workplace
Sponsored by Aurora University: Coaching in the workplace is expanding and “has become a more accessible development option which can help to shorten the learning curve and adaptation to a new environment or role,” according to The Journal of Positive Psychology. Business leaders have focused on this practice to help employees enhance their skills and knowledge. While … [Read more...]
How to Be a Great Mentor – 7 Key Steps that Work
Being a valuable and dedicated mentor isn’t only about sharing your knowledge and experience with the next generation of professionals in your industry. It’s also about recognizing more about yourself. It’s about performing a duty that can’t be priced. It’s about being part of a rich, fulfilling, and mutually beneficial relationship. It’s about being prolific. 1. Arrange … [Read more...]
Coaching as an Asset to your Business Development
How does your business make a difference in the world? In 2006 I began an intensive coaching process with Rob Seidenspinner of Sage Circle Coaching. Rob is a personal and professional coach and I was looking for specific insights into how my personal "story" was influencing my business outcomes. The benefits I’ve seen are as follows. Not all of these are directly … [Read more...]