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Beyond the Drama: How to De-Escalate an Emotional Conversation at Work

Let's Grow Leaders

What to Say Next to Destress an Emotional Conversation at Work When people are fired up, angry, and defensive, it’s tough to have a productive conversation. One reason it’s so tricky to de-escalate an emotional conversation is that when these emotions kick in, they’re contagious. One person gets defensive, and the other person responds in kind.

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A Guide on How to Start Up a Life Coaching Business

Master Coach University

Discovering the ropes of how to start up a life coaching business, individuals find themselves at the intersection of passion and purpose, navigating through the essential steps that will shape their path to success in the dynamic field of life coaching.

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Reframing a Perspective

International Coach Academy

A Case Study By Marija Kose, Startups Coach, GERMANY Reframing a Perspective: Inability to Find Time for a Creative Hobby My case study is about a coaching session with Mark (not a real name), a peer coach. Prior to the session, I had had a few sessions with Mark and since there was good chemistry between us, we decided to be coach friends and have a session every other week.

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Habits, challenges and getting things done

The Creative Life

Not doing the projects and personal work you want to do? Or the admin you need to do? New habits and challenges will help. The post Habits, challenges and getting things done appeared first on The Creative Life.

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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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Remote Team Building: How Do I Stay Connected with My Virtual Team?

Let's Grow Leaders

Remote Team Building Insights from the Muppets Are you struggling with remote team building? You’re not alone. Even Kermit the Frog (or someone with an uncanny resemblance) faces this challenge. He’s #AskingforaFriend , but we know it’s a common query: How do you foster remote team building and bonding? If you’re like so many for whom remote work and hybrid teams is the new normal, here are a few fun and practical tips to keep your remote teams engaged and connected is mo

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Hat vs. Head

International Coach Academy

A Coaching Power Tool By Ulrike Heine, Expat and Mid-Life Coach, GERMANY The Hat vs. Head Power Tool The world wants to assign you a role in life. And once you accept that role you are doomed. Robert Greene Embracing the role doesn’t have to seal your fate, it’s more like a costume you wear for different acts in life’s grand theatre. The danger arises when we mistake these roles for our essence, blurring the line between who we truly are and the characters we portray.

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Last chance to complete the construction survey

Adventures in Career Development

Photo by Anamul Rezwan on Pexels.com I am working with the Institute for Employment Studies and BMG research to conduct a research project on behalf of the Construction Industry Training Board. In this project we are exploring careers in construction and pathways into the industry. We are interested in hearing from career guidance practitioners on their thoughts about how they feel about the construction industry and how they are working with it.

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A Learning Path Template for Architects, Designers & Engineers

Vector Solutions

As the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) market continues to experience robust growth, the competition for architects and engineers is fierce. Over half of engineers and architects quit because they want more opportunities for career advancement. That means one of the best ways to become an employer of choice is to invest in employee learning and development programs.

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All You Need To Know About Clan Culture

Vantage Circle

Have you ever walked into an office and felt like you were stepping into a tight-knit family reunion? That's the allure of a 'Clan Culture.' A kind of environment where team spirit isn't just cultivated through mandatory events but blossoms naturally from shared values, mutual respect, and a sense of unity. In a clan culture, you'll notice the existence of an informal hierarchy and a focus on the group's collective success.

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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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Case Study Client And Coach With Different Personalities

International Coach Academy

A Case Study By Julia George, Moms/Parent Coach, UNITED STATES Study – Julia Hazlett Who are the main players in this case study Julia – I as the coach to a peer client in the ICA program Lauren – my client for seven coaching sessions What is the core problem or challenge you applied your coaching skills to? The Issue: My client and I are very different, and it was hard for me to know how to coach her.

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What Is Subjective Well-Being? 8 Ways to Improve Yours

BetterUp

BE THE FIRST TO KNOW Stay up to date with new resources and insights. Subscribe Thank you for your interest in BetterUp. Subjective well-being (SWB) refers to an individual's personal assessment and perception of their overall life satisfaction, happiness, and fulfillment. It is a subjective measure that takes into account one's own thoughts and feelings about their well-being rather than relying on external, objective indicators.

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What Is Dynamic Teaming & Why Is It Important?

Harvard Business School Online

In an ever-changing world, one competency that can help you excel is the ability to build, manage, and lead dynamic teams. Here’s a primer on dynamic teaming, why it’s crucial for all leaders, and how you can develop your skills.

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Leaders Hold the Key: Takeaways from Gallup’s 2023 Global Workplace Report

Up Your Culture

By now, we all know that engaged employees are more productive. But did you know it’s estimated that low engagement costs the global economy $8.8 trillion? And to add some perspective, that number is a whopping 9% of global GDP. In their recently released 2023 Global Workplace Report, Gallup found one clear answer to several trends impacting employee engagement and what leaders can do: change how their people are managed.

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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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The RISE & SHINE Coaching Model

International Coach Academy

A Coaching Model By Ralitsa Antova, Transformational Coach, NETHERLANDS When Heaven is about to confer a great responsibility on any man, it will exercise his mind with suffering, subject his sinews and bones to hard work, expose his body to hunger, put him to poverty, place obstacles in this path of his deeds, so as to stimulate his mind, harden his nature, and improve wherever he is incompetent.

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14 Daily Routine Examples For a Productive and Powerful Day

BetterUp

Jump to section The importance of having a daily routine 14 daily routine examples Daily schedule example Establishing healthy routines takes effort, but it’s worth it

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A Manager’s Guide to Successful Strategy Implementation

Harvard Business School Online

Whether you’re an aspiring, new, or seasoned manager, understanding the strategy implementation process and how it relates to organizational change is critical to being effective throughout your career. Here’s an overview of strategy implementation and how to successfully manage change within your business.

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Gain Access to Exclusive Events Through ICF Member Resource Groups

International Coaching Federation

As an ICF member, you are invited to join our ICF Member Resource Groups (MRGs) for free ! MRGs offer an opportunity for underrepresented ICF members, stakeholders, and allies to have a space to share, develop, and network with one another. Plus, each MRG hosts exclusive events designed to meet your interests and further your career. Make a commitment to growth and sign up for any or all of the following: Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) aims to create a safe and productive space for

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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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Stagnation vs. Cultivation

International Coach Academy

A Coaching Power Tool By Fran Reddan, Executive & Leadership Coach, AUSTRALIA The ‘Stagnation vs. Cultivation’ Power Tool As someone who recently embraced the game of golf, I was initially filled with enthusiasm and a clear vision for my ‘retirement’ years – picture serene mornings on golf courses in Australia and around the world, a gentle breeze, and a skill set that would only get better with time.

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How to Apologize to Someone With Grace and Professionalism

BetterUp

Learn how to apologize sincerely and with professionalism. You’ll also learn the best factors for apologizing and why many apologies fall flat.

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Career Change Late in Your Career: Focus on Your Strengths Rather than Your History

Your Work, Your Way

You’re never too old to pivot in your career. That’s the advice of career coach Patrice Lindo, CEO of Career Nomad , a consulting firm, in an online article from CNBC Make It. We’re learning that the pandemic created a sea change in the way people think about and manage their careers. From wanting more work from home flexibility to challenging previous career goals and values, workers from all generations are making changes.

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Group Coaching — The Hidden Gem in a Coach's Toolkit

International Coaching Federation

Group coaching is a powerful yet often overlooked asset. Something we all have heard of but may have failed to give the attention it deserves — a hidden gem in a treasure chest waiting to be discovered and valued. While many coaches working within one-to-one coaching engagements are excited by the prospect of building new competencies as team coaches, the potential of group coaching has been overlooked and remains largely untapped.

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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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Fitting In vs. Belonging

International Coach Academy

A Coaching Power Tool By Kristen Webb, Decisions Coach, AUSTRALIA You Do Not Have To Be Good: Fitting In vs. Belonging I’ve moved so much, new rooms, apartments, and homes in foreign cities, in distant countries, and on isolated continents. I have lived them all and each geographic shift ripped a piece of me off and caused a shatter of separation. The loneliness.

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At the threshold of crisis: choosing freedom over history.

ReNew Business

Crises are unavoidable! In the vast expanse of time, crises stand as pivotal moments where the currents of the past and the future converge. It is at this meeting point that we, as guardians of our existence, are faced with a profound choice—freedom or stagnation. The dichotomy between the past and the future unfolds like a narrative, with crisis as the defining chapter that demands our attention and decisions.

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Using Small Talk to Improve Relationships with Debra Fine

Crestcom

On this week’s episode of The Leadership Habit, host Jenn DeWall welcomes Debra Fine back to The Leadership Habit! Debra’s first episode with us is our most listened-to episode of ALL TIME. Her tips on mastering the fine art of small talk have helped people all over the world stop being wallflowers and start building relationships! This week she’s here to share her advice for using small talk to improve and enhance relationships.

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How Processes and Clarity Help Fill Communication Gaps

EOS Worldwide

Like most entrepreneurs, MaKara Rumley, Visionary and owner of Hummingbird saw a need and knew she had the specific skill sets to fill it. As an environmental justice attorney, MaKara noticed a communications gap between the companies/government agencies leading infrastructure projects and the communities impacted by the development. Vision “People in underrepresented communities felt.

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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.