September, 2022

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How to Build a High-Performing Team: Ten Vital Conversations

Let's Grow Leaders

Invest One Hour a Month to Help Your Team Perform Even Better. Every truly high-performing team has one thing in common: They spend time in candid conversation talking about what’s working and consistently look for ways to improve. They look at the work they’re doing and ask “how can we” do this EVEN BETTER? And they enjoy and celebrate their success.

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What to do when the work dries up

The Creative Life

Sometimes, the work just dries up. No new freelance jobs. No sales. No bookings. Don't panic. Do this instead. The post What to do when the work dries up appeared first on The Creative Life.

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On striving for betterment

Darius Foroux

“It doesn’t matter how good a life you’ve led. There’ll still be people standing around the bed who will welcome the sad event.” That’s… Continue reading on Stoic Letter ».

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Power through personal growth goals

Tony Robbins

Personal growth is one of our deepest human needs. When we don’t commit to a personal growth plan, we stay stagnant or become trapped by our limiting beliefs. However, we can’t just say we want to grow and leave it at that. We need to set clear goals so that we can create an effective […]. The post Power through personal growth goals appeared first on tonyrobbins.com.

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How to Turn “Check-the-Box” Compliance Trainings Into Real Learning

Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group

Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance trainings aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, relevant, and maybe even enjoyable! Join expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training programs. You’ll discover creative strategies to turn traditionally dry topics into meaningful learning experiences that resonate and drive real change.

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Finding Flow – Pursuing the Worthwhile Moments

International Coach Academy

A Research Paper By Marta Potulna, Leadership and Optimal Performance Coach, AUSTRALIA. The Concept of Finding Flow and Its Applications in Coaching. The concept of being in a zone and finding everyday moments of fulfillment has been a popular topic in positive psychology for years. And rightly so – we all want a life worth living. There is room in the coaching profession for expanding the approach to using the concept of flow in life, transformation, career, or leadership coaching sessions.

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Building Your Coaching Business Fast

Master Coach University

It took me too long to write this to you. Last week I had so much going on, that I figured there’s no way I could finish it… …so I might as well slow down. When I told Jeffrey (Dean of Master Coach University) he said… “Don’t delude yourself. You need to SPEED UP.” I […].

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What I’ve learned from other creatives

The Creative Life

All creatives have much to learn from each other. Here's what people from other fields have taught me, as a writer. The post What I’ve learned from other creatives appeared first on The Creative Life.

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Curiosity: The Secret Weapon of Great Coaches and Leaders

International Coaching Federation

Genius extraordinaire Albert Einstein was attributed to saying, “I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.” Einstein was clearly onto something. . Research has shown that curiosity is correlated with creativity and innovation, intelligence, tighter relational bonds, improved learning, and problem-solving. With all those benefits, it’s no wonder that creating a culture of curiosity is something every leader should strive for. .

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On shaping your future

Darius Foroux

How do you feel about your life right now? Forget about everything that’s going on in the world. Continue reading on Stoic Letter ».

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WINNER – Born To Win

International Coach Academy

A Coaching Model By Eitan Israelski, Wellness Coach, ISRAEL. WINNER – Born to Win: Mental Toughness Coaching. I coach professional athletes to become more resilient to optimise their performance. If things do not go as planned or go wrong… Do you feel frustrated? How do you deal with your own doubts? Do you feel that you are sabotaging yourself?

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Embarrassing Photo of a Wimpy Coach

Master Coach University

When you first started your coaching business you probably thought it was going to be amazing. “I’ll get paid to help people…” “I can coach from anywhere in the world…” What’s not to like? So you embark upon your journey and commit to the process. Then, suddenly… You discover that nothing about starting a coaching […].

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Don’t Get Lost or Hurt: The Vital Role of Leadership Strategy and Tactics

Let's Grow Leaders

Balancing leadership strategy and tactics is critical for leaders at every level of an organization. When you don’t pay enough attention to strategy, you and your team end up lost in a wilderness of meaningless, unproductive busyness. However, when you don’t pay attention to tactics and effective management, you create needless conflicts, frustrations and hurt feelings.

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You don’t need permission to make your art

The Creative Life

You just need to begin. That's how the magic really happens. The post You don’t need permission to make your art appeared first on The Creative Life.

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Coaching for Self-Actualization

International Coaching Federation

Coaching is a helping profession, but our world is changing. As our collective consciousness rises to new levels, shifting expectations are dramatically impacting the field of executive coaching. Once focused primarily on professional goal attainment, executive coaching is now facilitating the introspective journey of finding purpose, meaning and our highest potential at work.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult

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NIO unlocks its potential through standout user operations

McKinsey

McKinsey sits with NIO’s president to discuss the logic behind its approach, its input–output economics, and the implications for the industry.

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The Importance of Helping Employees Finding Their Own Purpose in a Corporate Environment – An Experimental Project.

International Coach Academy

A Research Paper By Paola Gallucco, Transformational Coach, UNITED KINGDOM. Corporate Environment – An Experimental Project. This paper is based on my own project, so there will be little or no literature to refer to, and the project will need to be tested in reality – something that I aim to do in my corporate department pro-bono. Background: Corporates and Individuals.

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The Esteemed Coach

Master Coach University

Have you ever thought a potential client really liked you… …and then they just disappeared? Me too. Despite trying to win the “most likable coach on the planet” award… …it didn’t stop clients from “ghosting” me. I felt like clients were lying to me.

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How to Overcome Negative Perceptions for a Better Leadership Brand

Let's Grow Leaders

Overcoming an Outdated Leadership Brand. Have you ever felt like this? You’ve worked hard to build your leadership brand, but the negative perceptions linger. You’ve been “all in” to PROVE and IMPROVE yourself as a competent, human-centered leader, but no one can get past the stories… that one time (okay maybe seven times) you lost your cool, stole credit for an idea, or were (insert your frustrating, old reputation here).

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Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B

Speaker: Speakers:

Workplace violence prevention laws are rapidly evolving, with California’s SB-553 and New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (S-8358B) leading the way. Join WILL’s experts for a nationwide webinar covering compliance requirements, with a special focus on these key state mandates. We’ll guide you through developing and implementing effective prevention policies, building a compliant plan, and delivering the required annual interactive training.

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Let’s talk about selling

The Creative Life

Selling isn't easy for most creatives. But it's almost always essential. The post Let’s talk about selling appeared first on The Creative Life.

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10 Hacks for Coaches to Improve their Well-being

International Coaching Federation

A coach’s state of mind may have an impact on the conversation between the coach and the client. Therefore, a coach needs to learn how to manage their state of mind easily. . Higher well-being levels lead to higher engagement, creativity, social support, and fulfillment. Therefore, by working on raising their well-being, a coach will be more engaged, creative, and present in the coaching sessions.

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The Forbes CEO Next List: 2022

Forbes Careers

Our second annual list of 50 executives who are likely to lead some of America’s top companies.

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Jessica Hull, Life Coach (AUSTRALIA)

International Coach Academy

I plan to begin by developing a website and offering individual 1:1 empowerment coaching sessions. Once I have had further opportunities to develop my skills and refine my coaching craft, I would like to develop a personal/professional development program for groups or organizations. I am also a financial planner and, in time, I would like to incorporate coaching into the package I offer clients.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

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The “Catfish Coach” Mistake

Master Coach University

Last week I shared 7 ways to trigger “esteem” from potential clients BEFORE they talk to you. Those “first impressions” can make a difference in your coaching enrollments. But first impressions aren’t enough. Have you ever made a great “first impression” with a potential client… …only to lose them during the discovery session? Perhaps you […].

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What Leaders Need to Know About AI with Kavita Ganesan

Let's Grow Leaders

Do you want to take advantage of artificial intelligence but are not sure where to start? The process can feel overwhelming—from analyzing existing processes and software systems and choosing where to apply AI automation, to preparing every tier of the organization for the transition. In this episode, Kavita Ganesan, author of The Business Case For AI, takes the mystery out of implementing AI, sharing how to launch AI initiatives that get results.

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Reducing food loss: What grocery retailers and manufacturers can do

McKinsey

An estimated $600 billion worth of food is lost during or just after harvest. Can manufacturers and grocers do anything about it? Definitely—and it will be good for business, people, and the planet.

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Empathy is Overrated: How Not Understanding Strengthens Your Practice

International Coaching Federation

My private consulting business was thriving. I loved the work. I relished the flexibility. I assessed, advised, reported, and left. My clients were not accountable to me, nor was I responsible for their success or failure. So, when the job offer arrived to be CEO of a $22 million USD nonprofit agency, I was not entirely sure I would take it. I was 31 years old and while I had extensive experience in human services, my track record for leading felt underwhelming compared to the challenges of tra

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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DISC personality types explained

Tony Robbins

How well do you know yourself? It’s one thing to understand your opinions, likes and dislikes. But understanding your personality and all its nuances is another ball game altogether. Oftentimes insight is restricted by self-perception and limiting beliefs, so to develop true self-awareness, you must get an objective perspective on yourself. Tony Robbins’ DISC assessment […].

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Donald Borg, Life Coach (AUSTRALIA)

International Coach Academy

First and foremost I intend to use coaching to continue improving myself and be a better leader, father, husband, and member of the society. Secondly, I want to inspire greatness. Leading by example is a first step, practicing my new acquired coaching skills is the next logical step. Ultimately I see myself transitioning to coaching over the medium to long term as a secondary revenue stream and eventually my core business.

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Create a Marketing Plan for a Health Coaching Business

Master Coach University

If you’re thinking of starting a health coaching business, knowing how to create a marketing plan for a health coaching business will help you get started on the right foot. It’s a great way to organize all your ideas and plan out how you’ll market your new business. By setting goals and objectives, you can […].

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How Do I Deal with a Manipulative Boss?

Let's Grow Leaders

“What do I do if my boss is a “gamer” manager–the kind of manipulative boss you talk about in your book Winning Well )? This dude is not really focused on results or relationships. I feel like a pawn. What should I do? #AskingforaFriend ” This is a question we get quite frequently from people reading our book: Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide To Getting Results– Without Losing Your Soul. 3 Tips for Dealing with a Manipulative Boss.

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?