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Lead Through Change: How to Guide Your Team to Success

Let's Grow Leaders

Strategies For Leading Through Change with Confidence “Hey Karin, I need some help leading through change. My team LOVES doing things the WAY THEY’VE ALWAYS DONE THEM. And I’m trying to get them to embrace some new technology. To do things just a little bit differently. But they are comfortable where they are. What should I do? #AskingforaFriend Embracing Curiosity as a Catalyst for Change Your Curiosity Powerful Phrases are a great start here.

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Intersection of Neuroscience and Life Coaching

International Coach Academy

A Research Paper By Kavita Bhandari, Mindset & Life Coach, HONG KONG The Neuroscience Behind Goal Setting, Pursuit, and Achievement A search on the internet for life coaching brings out many claims of transformation and increasing one’s potential. There are abundant offerings of coach training and credentialing. If coaching is to overcome the potential negative perception, then it needs to rest on a solid foundation.

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How to get funding from deluded, self-congratulating investors

Penelope Trunk

From 1997 to 2012 just 1% of VC funded companies had female founders. Three of those companies were mine. People tell me it’s much better for women now, but statistically , this is BS. I raised money for a startup recently, and here’s what I found works best for female founders: Get a male cofounder. Women raising money without a male co-founder have no better odds than they did 30 years ago.

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5 Tools to Balance Voices in Group Coaching

International Coaching Federation

Have you ever left a group coaching session with the feeling that a couple of voices dominated? Is it a challenge to bring out quieter people who may feel intimidated by the group setting? Strategies for Group Coaching Dynamics There are tried and tested tools you can use to ensure that every voice is heard in a group coaching session. Meet in a Circle Sitting so each person can clearly see one another fosters a feeling of equality.

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HIA Technologies Turns a New Chapter in Professional Development and Training

HIA Technologies announces the launch of Qvio™️ - transforming video engagement with two-way interactivity. With Qvio viewers can ask questions and get instant answers from the content owner's Author-Controlled AI™️.

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People Component™ Roundup: 5 Posts to Move You Towards 100% Strong

EOS Worldwide

While many entrepreneurs would agree that it takes “good people” to run a successful organization, exactly what does “good people” mean? For starters, they’re employees who share your core values. They’re a good fit for your organization and your organization is a good fit for them. They have the talent, skills, and experience to excel.

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The Effectiveness of Coaching on Business Owners

International Coach Academy

A Research Paper By Greg Major, Business Owners Coach, AUSTRALIA Coaching Effectiveness on Business Owners Coaching has been recognized as an important tool to help business owners build and grow their own enterprises. As such it presents as a viable target market for many coaches, including myself. Coaching business owners are sometimes coupled with advice or mentoring or may be delivered in a blended format.

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Ikke bare god å snakke med [Not just good to talk to]

Adventures in Career Development

My colleagues at the Inland Norway University have just released a new book called Ikke bare god å snakke med [Not just good to talk to]. It covers all aspects of professional career guidance in Norway and includes two chapters co-written by me. The book argues that career guidance addresses a range of big and small questions related to life, learning and work.

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Now Available: ICF DEIB Report Card for FY24-Q3

International Coaching Federation

The ICF Diversity Report Card for the third quarter of our 2024 fiscal year (FY24-Q3) is now available. Each quarter, we provide a diversity report to evaluate our performance in several areas, including training, member resource groups, policies, scholarships, and more. View the Report Card Catch up on additional DEIB news and happenings. The post Now Available: ICF DEIB Report Card for FY24-Q3 appeared first on International Coaching Federation.

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Which Leadership Style is Best for Building a Strong Company Culture?

Up Your Culture

Leadership is the cornerstone of a thriving company culture. When you have the right leaders in place, they embody the core values and inspire their teams to do the same, and they cultivate an environment where people feel valued and recognized. So, step number one is to make sure you have the right leaders in place. But what does that really mean? Is there a certain style a leader must have in order to build a thriving culture?

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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How to Choose the Right Communication Channel for Your Message

Let's Grow Leaders

The Communication Channel You Choose Matters: It’s What You Say AND How You Say It If you’re managing a team, you know how crucial your choice of communication can be. Let’s start with a timeless piece of advice from Marshall McLuhan, the renowned communication researcher. He famously said, “The medium is the message.” What does this mean for you as a manager?

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From Significance to Lightness

International Coach Academy

A Case Study By Evgenia Gissinger, Life Coach, SWITZERLAND Reframing a Perspective From Significance to Lightness I had a session with the client Emilie. She was very confused about her relationship with Alex, her ex-boyfriend becoming her employee and a friend. Their relationship was one one-way relationship. She was the initiator of their meetings, cared for him, and supported him and the helper.

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Embracing Lean Principles in Product Development

Big Rocks Engineering

Embracing Lean Principles in Product Development Lean manufacturing, popularized by Toyota in the 1980s, revolutionized production efficiency and waste reduction. However, despite its proven benefits, it’s surprising how many manufacturers, especially smaller ones, have yet to adopt many of its principles. The gap widens even further when we look beyond manufacturing and into the product […] The post Embracing Lean Principles in Product Development appeared first on Big Rocks Enginee

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Meet Your ICF Professional Coaches Board of Directors: Jass Malaney, PCC

International Coaching Federation

Get to know ICF Professional Coaches Board Member Jass Malaney, PCC (Singapore). In this short video , Jass shares why she’s passionate about coaching. Meet all your ICF Professional Coaches Global Board of Directors. The post Meet Your ICF Professional Coaches Board of Directors: Jass Malaney, PCC appeared first on International Coaching Federation.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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5 Leadership Gaps That Might Be Holding You Back

Harvard Business School Online

If you want to become a more effective leader, here are five leadership gaps that might hold you back and how to overcome them.

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Setting Healthy Boundaries: What to Say When You Need to Say No

Let's Grow Leaders

Episode 253: In this episode of “Leadership Without Losing Your Soul,” you’re diving into the art of setting healthy boundaries and saying no at work. Imagine you’re in a sticky situation. A colleague wants you on a new project, but you’re swamped. Or maybe your boss is pushing you towards something that doesn’t align with your values.

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Are we still leading change?

ReNew Business

Are we still leading change, or are we merely clinging to outdated methodologies in a world that demands participation and commitment? It’s time we change the very notion of "leading change" and instead embrace a more creative , participatory approach that acknowledges the complexity of life, systems and dynamics. Every time we mention the word leading, we imply a hierarchical structure.

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Mastering Employee Lifecycle Surveys: A Guide with Questions

Vantage Circle

In today's competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent is crucial for businesses to thrive. Employee lifecycle surveys provide a structured approach to understanding the evolving needs and challenges faced by employees throughout their tenure. By actively seeking feedback at key junctures, organizations can address concerns and implement meaningful improvements to foster a positive work environment.

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eWOW 2023 Virtual Summit #OwnYourGrowth

At eWOW, we are all about holistic growth – personal and professional. Growth that goes beyond a job title and paycheck. This year, eWOW 2023 virtual summit focuses on owning your growth – an action plan that will help you chart your path to success that is unique to you.

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Connect to ICF Communities of Practice (CP) on Engage

International Coaching Federation

Uncover fresh ideas when you connect to your fellow coaches in our new CP communities on ICF Engage. Foster connections with your peers as you share and learn best practices while advancing your professional development. Executive and Leadership Coaching Community of Practice: Why Executive Coaches Should Coach Teams on May 14 at 12 Noon (New York).

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Book now for NICEC conference 2024

Adventures in Career Development

NICEC Conference 2024 is focused on Career and Sustainability. We are defining sustainability broadly, as ‘the integration of social equity, economic vitality and environmental health and well-being in order to create thriving healthy, diverse and resilient communities now and in the future ‘ It will be taking place on the 2nd and 3rd July in Birmingham, UK.

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7 Practical Ways to Create a More Sustainable Organization

Let's Grow Leaders

How Small Businesses Can Do Their Part In Sustainability Today I talk with Cooper Wechkin Founder and CEO of RyeStrategy about the business case for a sustainable organization (even for small organizations). We discussed practical and important ways small businesses can do their part toward a more sustainable future. “Hi Karin, I know it’s Earth Month, and I really should be thinking about sustainability but it can all feel overwhelming.

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How to Demonstrate Soft Skills on Your CV – and Why it Matters

She Owns Success

Your CV is one of the first things that your potential new employer will see when you apply for a role. As such, it’s a key selling point – along with your cover letter, it will determine whether you manage to secure the all-important interview. But what should it consist of? Many people take the approach that their CV is a place to simply list off all their achievements.

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Cancel Quiet Quitting: Detoxing Corporate Culture & Engaging Top Talent

Speaker: Jennifer Brick, Career Strategist and Author

Your employees have checked out. The last few years have been a wild ride, with countless changes to how we work and our workplace cultures, like the sudden shift to remote work, the return to office, and trends like quiet quitting. With productivity, profitability, and your employer brand on the line, leadership is turning to HR to engage employees and recreate your culture in different working models.

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What explains the outsized success of autistic applicants to college

Penelope Trunk

Z went to a Duke recruiting weekend where accepted kids can get a feel for the university. He hung out with some kids who decided to go to Harvard and Stanford, and a bunch of kids who decided on Duke. What was similar about all of them? They talked openly about having autism. At lunch one kid said to Z, “Do you know you have autism?” And Z said, “Yeah.

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Become a DEIB Member Resource Group (MRG) Leader

International Coaching Federation

ICF Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is searching for Member Resource Groups (MRG) leaders. The MRGs are groups for ICF members currently underrepresented in our community to have a space to share, develop, and network with others, including allies. The MRGs are also a vehicle to help break down barriers and obstacles that may hinder individuals in these communities from becoming ICF members, growing as coaches, having opportunities, or feeling a sense of belonging.

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A legacy of solidaric critique and hope for a better world: A meditation on the scholarly contribution of Ronald Sultana

Adventures in Career Development

I have been very pleased to collaborate on a new article with my colleagues Rie Thomsen and Manwel Debono on a new article exploring the legacy of Ronald Sultana. The article is called A legacy of solidaric critique and hope for a better world: A meditation on the scholarly contribution of Ronald Sultana and appears in the latest issue of the NICEC journal.

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How to Avoid Confusing Correlation and Causation When Investigating Incidents

Think Reliablility

We’ve all heard the phrase, “Correlation does not imply causation.” It’s an old adage, and a true one. Correlation is an association between two things. Causation is when one thing causes another thing to happen. Of course, if one thing causes another to happen , those two things are associated. Causation always implies correlation, but again, correlation does not imply causation.

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Top Techniques for Coaching Your Contact Center Agents

Speaker: Francoise Tourniaire - Founder of FT Works, Omid Razavi - Chief Advocacy Officer at SupportLogic, and Gregory Walker - Senior Product Manager at SupportLogic

The 'great resignation' and the 'great talent reshuffle' have impacted contact center and customer support staff as much, if not more than, any other part of the workforce. Couple that with a potentially volatile economy and it's clear that organizations must invest in innovative approaches if they want employees who are engaged and informed enough to significantly improve the customer experience and eliminate the high costs associated with agent attrition.