Sat.Sep 09, 2023 - Fri.Sep 15, 2023

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Clear Talk, Less Squawk: How to Leverage Clear Communication for More Useful Conflict

Let's Grow Leaders

Clear communication gets you past “magical thinking” to create a shared understanding of success. Think about any significant conflict you’ve been a part of. We’ll bet that somewhere along the line, clear communication was compromised, and “magical thinking” crept in. It happens all the time. You assume they should know what’s expected because __ fill in the blank here (e.g. after all, they’re a grown-up, have a certification, have been doing this

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Holding On vs. Letting Go

International Coach Academy

A Coaching Power Tool By David Curry, Personal Growth Coach, UNITED STATES An Amazing Skill to Discover: Holding On vs. Letting Go There is an old story in Zen Buddhism traditions about two monks who were walking along a path when they came upon a stream that was too deep to walk through. Standing by the stream was a woman who was looking very upset.

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Think like a CEO. Even when you’re a company of one.

The Creative Life

You might work alone. But it still helps to step back sometimes and think like a CEO. To work on your business, not in it. The post Think like a CEO. Even when you’re a company of one. appeared first on The Creative Life.

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The Future is Shared: A Collective Approach to Coaching

International Coaching Federation

The world is a sideways, chaotic place with a leadership deficit. However, it is also an inspiring bastion of change and positive development, with exemplars of leadership to look toward. Both statements are true, depending on your perspective. You can very well paint a picture in your mind’s eye of one or the other, but within each, there is space for common ground.

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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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Help Your Team Shift from Busy to Productive

Let's Grow Leaders

What do you do to help your team shift from busy to productive? Is your team doing what you asked, but they’re focused on counting the metrics, and how busy they are as opposed to the quality metrics of how well they’re accomplishing those tasks? In this episode, we look at three busy day examples and what was preventing each team from being productive, even though they were busy.

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Why Artful Entrepreneurship

ReNew Business

In a world where entrepreneurship often conjures images of suits, boardrooms, and profit margins, it's time to embrace a different perspective—a perspective where artistry, creativity, and their practices infuse the core essence of entrepreneurship. Welcome to the world of "Artful Entrepreneurship." Artful Entrepreneurship is not just a buzzword or a passing trend.

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Updated Candidate Guides Now Available

International Coaching Federation

ICF Credentials and Standards has released updated candidate guides for each level of credentialing. The ACC, PCC, and MCC Candidate Guides are designed to serve as a comprehensive resource to assist credential candidates with all aspects of the credentialing process, including completing the application form, what to expect on exam day, and how to renew your credential when the time comes.

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The Ultimate Guide to Business Casual

Corporette

While our main focus here at Corporette® tends to be conservative business attire, we’ve offered a ton of advice on business casual for women over the years, so I thought we thought we’d round it up in one handy place. Whether you’re transitioning from a conservative office to a casual office, or just looking for great.

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Me vs. We

International Coach Academy

A Coaching Power Tool By Anu Bhanot, Leadership Coach, INDIA The Me vs. We Power Tool The paradigm shift from “Me” to “We” and how coaching can be used as a means to manifest this shift in the current industry situation. The paradigm shift from “Me” to “We” represents a significant change in mindset and approach, both at an individual and organizational level.

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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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Conscious Websites, Sustainable Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

IAPC&M

International Authority for Professional Coaching & Mentoring (IAPC&M)) - The Leading International Accreditation Body for Coaches & Mentors The post Conscious Websites, Sustainable Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) appeared first on International Authority for Professional Coaching & Mentoring (IAPC&M)).

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Artful Mindset

ReNew Business

We often hear about growth and fixed mindsets. I want to explore with you another "mindset", the Artful Mindset. First of all it isn't just about mindsets because, we, as human beings, are much more than sets of mind. Artful Mindset is centred around self-expression, experimentation, beauty, harmony.These are the stepping stones of development as a whole human being.

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4 Examples of Ethical Leadership in Business

Harvard Business School Online

In business, you’re bound to encounter ethical dilemmas, especially as a leader. When facing ambiguity, how do you make the most ethical decision? Here’s a primer on ethical leadership and four examples of leaders who faced the same question.

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The SOLID Coaching Model

International Coach Academy

A Coaching Model By Cristina Diconescu, Executive Coach, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES The SOLID Coaching Model Don’t be afraid to give up the good for the great! John D. Rockefeller Get SOLID to Inspire YOU SOLID is a focused coaching framework I have developed based on studies and on my business and personal experiences. Whether it is about disruption, change, being stuck, or simply renewal needs, this can guide naturally and with ease to generate the behavior that will drive an individual or bus

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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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Mastering Work-Life Balance: Career Coaching Insights for Professionals

Create Your Career Path

Work-Life balance continues to be elusive for many professionals, despite efforts to bring this important matter to the forefront in the workforce. In fact, 55% of professionals reported experiencing significant burnout over the last 15 months. Economy and layover concerns may push professionals to work more hours in an effort to maintain job security.

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Career Transition Coach: 5 Reasons Why You Need One

BetterUp

Jump to section What does a career coach do? How can a career transition coach help you? How to choose a career coach When should you hire a career transition coach?

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Join an ICF Member Resource Group to Foster DEIB in Coaching

International Coaching Federation

ICF Member Resource Groups (MRGs) offer a safe, supportive space for underrepresented coaches and allies to connect with one another, share experiences, and unite around a common purpose. Whether you choose to join the Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), Persons with Disabilities, or Young Professionals MRG, each group strives to eliminate barriers while promoting opportunities and a sense of belonging.

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Culture of Coaching in Healthcare Organizations

International Coach Academy

A Research Paper By Renae Waneka, Leadership and Business Coach, UNITED STATES Culture of Coaching in Health Care Organizations Healthcare workers were stretched thin and burned out prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the onset of the pandemic, burnout and resignations among healthcare workers soared, while data indicate that the shortage of healthcare workers that has plagued the industry will continue until 2030.

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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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The Empathetic Edge: Redefining New Product Development Through Empathy

Big Rocks Engineering

The Empathetic Edge: Redefining New Product Development Through Empathy Introduction In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, empathy is more than a buzzword—it’s a business imperative. With new research highlighting its crucial role in everything from innovation to retention, understanding its impact on new product development becomes paramount.

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One Decision Can Change Your Life

Tony Robbins

Tony Robbins grew up with four different fathers and a mother who, although he loved dearly, could be volatile and angry. “You see, it always starts with one. And like a domino effect, it impacts one after the other.” One Thanksgiving as a child, the doorbell rang. Tony ran to open the door and, to […] The post One Decision Can Change Your Life appeared first on tonyrobbins.com.

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Time Is Running Out to for 2024 Scholarship Nominations

International Coaching Federation

Do you know someone who wants to be a professional coach but who may not have access to quality coaching education? Consider nominating them for a scholarship through the ICF Foundation. We also encourage you to share the link with others. The deadline is September 27 at 5 p.m. (New York). Nominate an Individual The intent of these scholarships is to help ensure that coaching is made available to underrepresented populations and to increase focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Giving LIFE to Core Values

EOS Worldwide

Living by a set of core values is the most critical foundation for running a great business and living a great life. The first section of the EOS® Vision/Traction Organizer® (V/TO) is “core values.” But to have any meaning, you must live your core values.

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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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Imagine if career guidance and employability could join forces

Adventures in Career Development

This piece was originally published by the Institute of Employability Professionals in June as part of the IEP Journal. As employability professionals you are probably aware of the existence of the National Careers Service and the wider world of career guidance. Career guidance professionals work with clients to help them to manage their life, learning and work, to develop and articulate their skills and to make career decisions and transitions.

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A College Degree is Not Required for Success

Your Work, Your Way

When I entered the field of workforce development in 1997, I confidently predicted the demise of the 4-year degree. I spoke to anyone who would listen (employers and jobseekers) about the idea that employment trends were changing quickly, and that the pace of change was accelerating faster than universities and colleges could ever aspire to. A 4-year computer science degree is a waste of time, younger, more confident me said.

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ICF Converge 2023: A Fusion of Passion and Purpose

International Coaching Federation

Incredible. Enriching. Awesome. Valuable. These are just a few of the words that attendees have used to describe their ICF Converge 2023 experience. This event was more than just a conference; it was a catalyst for change, a celebration of purpose, and a beacon of inspiration. Watch this video to hear more. During the event, 1,250 in-person and livestreaming colleagues from 68 countries around the world came together to create an inspiring collective energy that fused passion and purpose.

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5 Essential Resources & Tools to Fuel Startup Success

Harvard Business School Online

If you want to get your startup off the ground, here are five resources and tools to help you succeed.

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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.