Combine Feedback with Coaching

I just led a session with one of our clients, and when I think about leadership, we tend to compartmentalize things. Like feedback, mentorship, coaching: so often we put them in there and

Are you ready to eat? Specifically, are you ready to EAT feedback?

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..

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.

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?

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.

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..

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?"

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?