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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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    Balancing Expectations and Goals: The Path to Effective Coaching

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

    Balancing Expectations and Goals: The Path to Effective Coaching
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    The Coaching Moevement

    Sat,Dec 30,2023 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Wanna Build a Coaching Movement in 2024? The workplace needs leaders and employees to coach one another NOW more than ever. Its requires way more than just training, it requires a movement.

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    I Hate Chrismas in the Corporate World (LOL)

    Tue,Dec 26,2023 @ 09:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    I Hate Chrismas in the Corporate World (LOL)

    Do you ever feel that the Christmas spirit in the workplace is, well, a little too confined to just the festive season? Speaking from personal experience, having my birthday on Christmas Eve has always made me question the authenticity of the season's cheer - when appreciation and thankfulness seem like obligations wrapped in tinsel and bows.

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    Elevate Your Leadership with Coaching Champions

    Mon,Dec 18,2023 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Elevate Your Leadership with Coaching Champions

    What if the key to tipping the scales to favor a more engaged and positive team is already within your reach? Imagine turning the shocking statistic of only 2.9 out of 10 team members being positively engaged in and fostering a thriving, productive environment.

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    Harnessing the Potential of Employees through SAFE Coachability

    Wed,Dec 13,2023 @ 09:10 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Harnessing the Potential of Employees through SAFE Coachability

    What if the way we've been thinking about coaching in the workplace is all wrong? Instead of viewing coaching as a corrective measure, what if we saw it as an investment in someone's growth?

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    Breaking Down Resistance to Coaching

    Mon,Dec 11,2023 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Breaking Down Resistance to Coaching

    Have you ever wondered how to get leadership to buy in for coaching initiatives? Here’s a secret—it doesn't always have to be about coaching. In this one, we unravel the art of coaching without asking to coach, using a real-life example that demonstrates the significant impact of coaching on concrete business objectives, like boosting sales.

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    Nothing Soft About Soft Skills: The Bedrock Skills Your Team Needs

    Wed,Dec 06,2023 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Nothing Soft About Soft Skills: The Bedrock Skills Your Team Needs

    We still see this struggle daily, even after decades in the business.

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    Future-Proofing Leadership: AI, Coaching Trends, & Transforming Feedback Culture

    Mon,Dec 04,2023 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Future-Proofing Leadership: AI, Coaching Trends and Transforming Feedback Culture

    Do you ever wonder how the exponential growth in coaching and the emergence of AI will shape the leadership landscape of 2024?

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    A Hard Truth: Emotional Intelligence First Requires True Self-Awareness

    Wed,Nov 29,2023 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    A Hard Truth: Emotional Intelligence First Requires True Self-Awareness

    I’ve shared this story before about one of our clients. It’s a prime example of the importance of developing emotional intelligence in your workplace, which can't be accomplished without first developing self-awareness.

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    Breaking Chains of Traditional Careers: A Path to Genuine Fulfillment

    Mon,Nov 27,2023 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Breaking Chains of Traditional Careers: A Path to Genuine Fulfillment

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