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    The Intersection of AI and Journal-Based Coaching: Transforming Careers

    Mon,Mar 24,2025 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    The Intersection of AI and Journal-Based Coaching: Transforming Careers

    Journal-based coaching is one of the greatest things people can do to develop and accelerate their career. I think it involves meditation, reflection and thought provocation. At its core, simplistic level, when you journal, the process makes you slow down. You have to write, which is typically slower for most people than..

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    Transform Feedback into a Tool for Professional Growth

    Mon,Mar 03,2025 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Transform Feedback into a Tool for Professional Growth

    One of the greatest lessons I learned, which was over 40 years ago at IBM, is the value of being in control of feedback.

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    Harnessing Feedback for Career Advancement and Self-Awareness

    Mon,Jan 13,2025 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Harnessing Feedback for Career Advancement and Self-Awareness

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    The Art of Receiving and Giving Feedback for Approachability & Coachability

    Mon,Jun 17,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    The Art of Receiving and Giving Feedback for Approachability & Coachability

    What if the key to transforming your leadership skills lies in understanding the delicate balance between intent and perception?

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    Mastering Feedback: The EAT Method for Personal and Professional Growth

    Mon,Jun 10,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Mastering Feedback: The EAT Method for Personal and Professional Growth

    What if feedback wasn’t something to dread, but a positive tool for growth? In this compelling episode, we unravel the interwoven concepts of approachability, coachability, and feedback. We'll redefine feedback as valuable insights, perspectives, and observations, rather than a trigger for defensive reactions.

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    Unlocking Coachability: Overcoming Emotional Barriers to Effective Feedback

    Mon,Jun 03,2024 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Unlocking Coachability: Overcoming Emotional Barriers to Effective Feedback

    What if your emotional reactions are the very things that block you from becoming more approachable and coachable? We uncover the hidden mental blockages that hinder our ability to accept and process feedback effectively. We shed light on the RIAR syndrome (React, Interpret, Articulate, Reflect) and how it distorts our..

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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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    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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    Mastering Self-Awareness For Effective Interactions

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

    Mastering Self-Awareness For Effective Interactions

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    Coaching Must Involve Practice

    Fri,Aug 31,2018 @ 09:30 AM | Posted by: Tim Hagen

    Without practice employees do not arbitrarily improve. Without practice we cannot observe skills and behaviors to reinforce. Without practice employees will not arbitrarily develop confidence. Without practice managers are allowing employees to practice for the first time in front of peers and customers. So what is a manager to do especially when time is limited? Here are five strategies we would..

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