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    Tim Hagen

    Tim Hagen

    Tim Hagen founded Progress Coaching, a Training Reinforcement Partner Company, in 1997. His entrepreneurial career began in college leading to positions in sales, sales management, and sales training for small and large corporations, and eventually ownership of several training companies. Tim is often a keynote speaker at companies teaching the value of coaching and conversations in the workplace. He possesses a unique combination of hands-on experience, academics, and innovative insight to solve the industry’s most common challenges specific to workplace performance. Tim holds a bachelor’s degree in Adult Education and Training from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
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    Mastering Social Skills and Igniting Motivation for Stronger Relationships and Success

    Mon,Mar 18,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Mastering Social Skills and Igniting Motivation for Stronger Relationships and Success

    Unlock the keys to stronger relationships and unwavering drive with our deep-dive into emotional intelligence's lesser-sung heroes: social skills and motivation. Navigate social interactions with grace and wield your inner passion like a beacon, guiding you through life's storms toward your most ambitious..

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    Navigating Workplace Relationships Through Emotional Insight

    Mon,Mar 04,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Navigating Workplace Relationships Through Emotional Insight

    Ever felt like you're just not "getting" the people around you at work, or they're not "getting" you? This can help to change all that as we lead you through the advanced development of emotional intelligence. We demystify the five core components: self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, motivation, and social skills, showing us how..

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    Harnessing the Power of Empathy to Redefine Communication

    Wed,Feb 28,2024 @ 11:24 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Harnessing the Power of Empathy to Redefine Communication

    Get to the heart of emotional intelligence with empathy, a crucial skill sharpened in the shadows of the pandemic. Discover the profound ways in which empathy can transform workplace dynamics and personal connections. Through an enlightening exercise at a client site, we witnessed the power of truly listening without judgment, and Ken's..

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    Mastering Self-Regulation: Transforming Interactions from Conflict to Collaboration

    Mon,Feb 26,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Ever found yourself wishing you could have a redo on a conversation gone awry? You're not alone. We unveil the power of self-regulation, a pivotal component of emotional intelligence that often doesn't get the spotlight it deserves. Here is the art of managing disruptive impulses and the transformative impact that pausing to think before we act can have on our interactions.

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    Mastering Self-Coaching: Harnessing Your Strengths for Fulfillment and Engagement

    Mon,Feb 19,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Unlock the transformative power of self-coaching, where we dissect the true purpose of coaching. It's not about changing others but about providing a perspective that empowers personal choice and change. We unravel the enlightening insights from Gallup's annual study, which reveals a startling lack of employee engagement and the crucial need to focus on strengths for strategic self-improvement...

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    Uncovering Hidden Potential: A Leadership Pivot from Frustration to Opportunity in the Workplace

    Mon,Feb 12,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Ever found yourself grinding your teeth over a team member's flaws, blind to what they excel at? That's the cliffhanger we tackle with a tale of transformation that began with an exasperated manager and an employee's untapped potential. Our conversation pivots on a singular, powerful question that reframes a common workplace conundrum: "What does the employee do well?"

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    Soaring Above: Mastering Personal Growth Through SOAR Analysis

    Mon,Feb 05,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Unlock your full potential with the transformative power of self-assessment! Our latest episode is a treasure trove of insights, as we sit down with a guest expert to delve into the world of SOAR analysis. This innovative approach moves beyond the traditional SWOT by emphasizing strengths and opportunities over weaknesses. Prepare to reshape your challenges and amplify your strengths like you..

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    The Learning Project: A Transformative Tool in Leadership Coaching

    Mon,Jan 29,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    What if you could empower your coaching sessions with a strategic tool that ensures continuity and targeted focus? We introduce a unique concept we call QALMS, specifically focusing on 'L' – the Learning Project.

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    Eyes on the Prize: Achieving Goals through Visualizing & Mapping

    Mon,Jan 22,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Ever wondered why your New Year's resolutions or professional goals never seem to stick? It might be because they're just insubstantial words on a notecard. So, what's the solution? Visualization!

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    The Teeter-Totter: Aligning Employee Goals with Job Expectations

    Mon,Jan 15,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    The Teeter-Totter: Aligning Employee Goals with Job Expectations

    Have you ever considered the delicate balance of personal goals and job expectations? What if your aspirations for an employee don’t align with their personal ambitions?

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