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5 Questions to Ask Ourselves Before Coaching

International Coaching Federation

Being ready in every coaching session that we have is mandatory. After all, that’s part of our commitment to our practice and our clients, right? We owe it to our clients. And to ourselves too. So how do you know if you are ready to engage in yet another life-changing session with your client? Here are five questions to reflect on before you begin your session: 1) Am I 100% present now?

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Linear vs. Agile

International Coach Academy

A Coaching Power Tool By Sergey Nagin, Leadership Coach, SERBIA Linear vs. Agile Method of Management In the practice of solving tasks of regular management, as well as in project work, the linear method of management has been traditionally used for decades. However, in the context of constant changes in the external environment and the related customer requirements for product characteristics, the linear method turns out to be ineffective, as it has a large inertia and does not allow for quick

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How To Improve Employee Productivity

SME Strategy

SME Strategy is a strategy consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations align their teams and operations around a shared vision, mission, values, goals, and action plans. Our strategic planning services offer guidance on how a strategic planning facilitator can provide support in constructing an effective strategic plan that ensures your strategy is communicated and implemented across your entire organization.

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Being Highly Sensitive and Creative

The Creative Mind

“Highly sensitive people are all creative by definition.” Elaine Aron, PhD adds that it is “because we process things so thoroughly and notice so many subtleties and emotional meanings that we can easily put two unusual things together.” Sensory sensitivity also comes into play in many creative endeavors. When Therese Borchard of Beliefnet interviewed me […] The post Being Highly Sensitive and Creative appeared first on The Creative Mind.

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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 training programs aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, captivating, and maybe even enjoyable! Join learning design expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training. We'll explore innovative strategies to bring traditionally dry topics to life, making them resonate with learners and drive tangible change.

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The Art of Free Sessions That Sell

Master Coach University

Free Sessions that Sell: The Client Sign Up System program by Christian Mickelsen is a valuable resource for coaches looking to improve their coaching practice and establish a successful coaching business.

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The best tools for writers in 2023

The Creative Life

All you really need to write is a pen and paper. But this list of tools and resources will help you do more – and earn more from your work The post The best tools for writers in 2023 appeared first on The Creative Life.

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The #readytogomodel

International Coach Academy

A Coaching Model By Benny Callaghan, Leadership and Life Coach, AUSTRALIA The #readytogomodel A Coaching Model for Teens and Young Adults The #readytogo coaching model was originally designed for teens and young adults, introducing key coaching principles while stripping away jargon and keeping it real. As I’ve shared this with coaching peers, I’ve discovered the simplicity of the principles can work for any audience.

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Stepping up: Becoming a high-potential CEO candidate

McKinsey

The road to becoming CEO is a difficult ascent for even the most seasoned leaders. Here are four keys to making the journey a success.

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How Remote Work Has Affected Real Estate Values

Forbes Careers

The remote working boom that was seen during the pandemic has undoubtedly changed how we work in a fundamental way. New research explores what impact it has had on the corporate real estate market.

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Risk of Human Connection with Chad Littlefield

Let's Grow Leaders

Is there a risk involved in creating stronger human connections? Great leaders know that d eeper human connection fosters more engagement and better performance and that i nvesting in people boosts results and increases retention. L eaders accomplish more by asking powerful questions than by commanding and controlling. In this episode, Chad Littlefield gives you practical tools and questions to use to help you connect with your team more effectively, build better relationships and results, have

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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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Coaching per Le Neo-Mamme

International Coach Academy

A Research Paper By Giovanna Francesca Golia, Business and Transformational Coach, ITALY Coaching per Le Neo-Mamme: WHY, HOW, & WHAT Nel mondo aziendale si sta diffondendo una crescente attenzione rispetto alla tematica del Maternity Coaching , soprattutto in Paesianglofoni, come Regno Unito, Australia e Stati Uniti d’America. Nel corso degli ultimi anni si sono susseguite diverse ricerche rispetto al rientro al lavoro delle donne in seguito alla maternità e anche in Italiavengono offerti de

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Generative AI: Unlocking the future of fashion

McKinsey

While still nascent, generative AI has the potential to help fashion businesses become more productive, get to market faster, and serve customers better. The time to explore the technology is now.

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New reports on career guidance in Norwegian schools

Adventures in Career Development

The Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills have just published a series of new reports looking at career guidance in Norwegian schools. This provides a powerful evidence base for the development of the countries career guidance system. New ambitions for career guidance in schools (Holm-Nordhagen et al.) looks at the future development of career guidance in schools in Norway, arguing that the country needs to develop a robust career guidance system to support young people’s c

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How to Not Screw Up Your Brand Even When You’ve Been Screwed Over

Let's Grow Leaders

How you respond during times of distress can make or break your leadership brand If you’ve Googled, “what to do when you’ve been screwed over at work” and landed here, I’m sorry. Not that you found this article, of course. I want to help. But because it’s terrible to feel betrayed or disappointed, when you’re working so hard.

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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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7-D Model – Exploring “What” and “Who”

International Coach Academy

A Coaching Model By Olga Kurek, Transformational Coach, NETHERLANDS 7-D: Finding the Balance Between Exploring “What” and “Who” The 7-D coaching model enables the coach and the client to explore the underlying issue more structurally. Also, it supports with identification and execution of the most effective solution for the client. The model translates the coaching process into a language understandable for the client.

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What is design thinking?

McKinsey

Design thinking is a systemic, intuitive, customer-focused problem-solving approach that organizations can use to respond to rapidly changing environments and to create maximum impact.

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Silicon Valley Bank’s Meltdown Could Fuel Widespread Job Losses

Forbes Careers

Fallout from the troubled Silicon Valley Bank could adversely impact the job market, particularly in the venture capital, startup and cryptocurrency sectors where SVB was a prominent lender and banker.

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Empowering Advice from Vector Women Leaders

Vector Solutions

Effective leadership transforms organizations. Diverse and inclusive leadership teams bring multiple perspectives to the table and provide deeper insight to ensure institutional success. Over the last few decades, women have made great strides in being represented in leadership roles across a multitude of industries. To mark the progress and to commemorate Women’s History Month, we asked Vector women leaders what advice they would give to empower other women who want to become effective leaders

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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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Stuck vs. Leap

International Coach Academy

A Coaching Power Tool By Bastian Harth, Students & Young professionals Coach, GERMANY Take a Leap of Faith: Stuck vs. Leap The reason why I chose this power tool is that it is personal. When I was a teenager, I used to play video games and sit in front of the computer the whole time. I would come home from school and start playing. At that time, I lived with my father as my parents were divorced.

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Stop wasting your most precious resource: Middle managers

McKinsey

In the modern workplace, middle managers face many challenges. A new survey finds three areas where organizations can better support their managers and help them accomplish more.

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Unrelenting Layoffs Push People To Work Longer Hours And Weekends To Save Their Jobs

Forbes Careers

While there has been a lot of talk lately about the merits of a four-day workweek, many Americans are laboring seven days a week.

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The 21 Best Business Strategy Blogs

CMOE

An organization’s success depends on a business strategy that establishes the organization’s mission and what decisions or actions must be taken to achieve it. Every individual in the organization, from front-line worker to Chief Executive Officer, is responsible for implementing the strategy and ensuring the organization’s success. Recognizing opportunities for and potential obstacles to strategic success requires knowledge and insight from the organization and outside sources.

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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?

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Ethical Considerations in Applying the Enneagram as Part of Coaching

International Coach Academy

A Research Paper By Benny Callaghan, Leadership and Life Coach, AUSTRALIA The Enneagram in Coaching The Enneagram is a powerful tool with enormous potential for unlocking human potential. When used well in a coaching context, it can help move the client towards greater self-understanding and see past their blind spots. At the same time, the Enneagram is a complex system with multiple nuanced layers.

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Entrepreneur First CEO Matt Clifford on early stage talent investing

McKinsey

One of Europe’s top talent investors talks about his unique approach to backing companies before they exist and how to find the “edge” in a potential founder.

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Are Customers Or Employees More Important?

Forbes Careers

Traditionally the mantra in business has been that the customer always comes first. Is that really the best approach though?

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Root Cause Analysis: What It Is & How to Perform One

Harvard Business School Online

If you’re a leader who wants to problem-solve effectively, here’s an overview of root cause analysis and why it’s important in organizational leadership.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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LEAP

International Coach Academy

A Coaching Model By Bastian Harth, Students & Young professionals Coach, GERMANY LEAP of Faith Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith – Margaret Shepard. When you directly ask people about their aspirations, they often have goals and dreams that they would like to pursue. Some may be vaguely formulated such as “I want to shed some weight,” or “I’d like to learn Spanish,” while others are too rigorous: “I will study Spanish every da

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Building purpose-led businesses: An interview with Ingrid Johnson

McKinsey

For Ingrid Johnson, president of Sun Life Asia, helping clients achieve financial security starts with building businesses under a common purpose.

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Senior Women Should Seize Power Later In Careers, AARP Head Says At Forbes' 30/50 Summit

Forbes Careers

The number of women over the age of 50 will double by the year 2050, according to Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO of AARP. "That's an enormous power and an opportunity for us to address the things that are so important to women around the world,” she added at the Forbes 30/50 Summit in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

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Top 6 Types of Risk to Manage for Your Organization Today

Vector Solutions

Running a business comes with a lot of responsibility - and that means assuming some level of risk. Safety protocols and training can look very different depending on your industry, which means managing risk assessments for your organization is more likely to be successful when you are forward thinking and systematic in your approach. The benefits of doing so are about much more than just legal protection; a workplace environment that values and implements risk assessment procedures also improve

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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.