Archives For Coaching

Conference

Between multiple degree programs and being a trainer and faculty member, I’ve spent thousands of hours in classrooms, as both student and instructor. One of the common complaints that I’ve said to myself (and fielded a few times from others) is that, “I already know this stuff.”

It is virtually impossible in any class or training program to present material that is both challenging and new at every moment to every person. Despite the best planning, there are always situations where a few people will have seen similar material previously. Continue Reading…

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When any of us are seeking better results, our first inclination is often to explore how we can change others. In reality, one of the best changes we can make is to first look at ourselves. In this episode, I welcome Jamie Welsh from Red Willow Group to explain how she coaches business leaders to look inward first when there are trying to create outward results.

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Bending Tree

Earlier this year, I picked three words to focus my development on in 2013 in order to be a more effective leader. One of those words was “flexibility” and it is emblazoned across the top of the dry erase board in my office. I’m pretty sure being more flexible will help me lead better.

I hate being flexible. Continue Reading…

smile

A few years ago I was facilitating a presentations skills class. One of the participants in the class (we’ll call him Jeff) was eager to make a better connection with people when he was speaking in front of groups.

During the coaching we’d done in the class, it was immediately obvious that one of the biggest obstacles that was keeping Jeff from making a genuine connection was his lack of any facial expression. He simply never smiled. Continue Reading…