247: Becoming Coachable As a Leader

What does it take to be someone who can benefit from coaching? Jacquelyn Lane and Scott Osman share the qualities that are essential to make the most of the coaching process.

Scott and Jacquelyn are the two lead authors of the new book, Becoming Coachable: Unleashing the Power of Executive Coaching to Transform Your Leadership and Life. Their co-author is Marshall Goldsmith, a familiar name to everyone in the business world.

Scott is the founder and CEO of the 100 Coaches Agency and Jacquelyn is the president. Together they designed a proprietary curation process for matching leaders and executive coaches for an extraordinary experience.

Scott co-founded the 100 Coaches Community with Marshall Goldsmith in 2016, and Jacquelyn is a critical pillar in that Community of coaches.

They are committed to not just elevating the quality of leadership, they are also focused on guiding leaders to elevate everyone in their organization so that every person flourishes.

You’ll discover:

How Scott and Jacquelyn have worked on becoming coachable themselves
The 4 qualities required for someone to become open to coaching
The distinction they make between Rising and Flourishing
Why flourishing (for self and for others) is the ultimate goal of coaching
Examples of CEOs who’ve turned around companies based on their own coaching experiences

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246: Why Curiosity Is a Superpower

Would you consider yourself a CURIOUS person? I hope your answer is YES. In this interview with Dr. Michele D’Amico, you’re going to learn some of the benefits of curiosity and why it’s even more powerful when combined with reflective listening.

Michele is the founder of Vetta Consultants, an organization that specializes in developing leaders and team members who are emotionally intelligent, curious, and resilient.

Michele has a Doctor of Psychology degree and is certified as a mediator and coach. Her ROE system (Return On Empathy) educates leaders and their organizations on the power of empathic leadership and the building of safe environments where people want to work.

You’ll discover:

The meaning behind the title and tagline of Michele’s company
The 4 components of Emotional Intelligence
Tips for regulating your emotions so you can maintain your cool
Elements involved in creating an environment of psychological safety

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Dr. Michele’s Website

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245: The 7 Secrets of Influence

What comes to mind when you hear the word INFLUENCE? Think about people who have influenced you in the past – and what it was about their approach that you found persuasive. Elaina Zuker has studied this topic for decades. It’s her specialty and her passion, and you’ll come away with important insights about influencing others at work and at home.

Elaina is President of Elaina Zuker Associates, a management training and consulting firm in Montreal. She’s an expert in the area of Influence and the author of 11 books, including the best-seller, The Seven Secrets of Influence. She has recently published a new mini e-book called “INFLUENCE: The 7 BIG Secrets in 7 Little Minutes.”

Elaina’s unique “Secrets of Influence ™“ theory and training program were developed from her experience in Sales, Advertising and Marketing and helped her sell millions of dollars in products and services. Her program is now available as an eLearning package.

You’ll discover:

The experiences in sales and advertising that shaped Elaina thinking about influence
The distinctions she makes between Influence and Manipulation
How Elaina created the 6 styles of influence
Why it’s important to learn your own style and adapt to those who aren’t like you
The approach Elaina took in a competitive sales situation with decision-makers at AT&T that caused them to choose her

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Secrets of Influence Online Program

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The Seven Secrets of Influence (Rev Ed)

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244: How to Create an Inclusive Work Environment

If you were dealing with personal challenges, such as a special needs child or being caretaker of an aging parent, would you feel comfortable sharing them with your boss? Andrea Grant had both situations, and her answer was a resounding NO. In this conversation, you’ll find out why and how her life experiences led to the work she’s doing today.

Andrea leads the growth and expansion efforts for the Human Capital division of FutureSense. She partners with organizations to design and execute critical business and HR programs that identify and leverage talent within underrepresented groups.

Andrea is also a devoted special needs parent and was the caregiver to her disabled veteran father. Giving back to others is at the core of her being.

You’ll discover:

Why Andrea didn’t share with anyone in her workplace the personal challenges she was going through
What leaders can do to encourage someone to open up about difficult situations they may be dealing with in their personal lives
5 areas that FutureSense’s Inclusion Services can add value to clients
Specific, practical actions organizations can take to implement DEIB practices
The practical reasons why organizations should care about DEIB

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243: How a Leader Can Use TIME to Have Impact

Being voted a “Best Place to Work” doesn’t happen by accident. Aaron Wilmot shares what’s he learned about creating the kind of culture where people are excited to come to work and put forth their best efforts. He points out several leadership behaviors that are key to this environment, including the investment of time in getting to know people and what’s important to them.

Aaron is the Vice President of People and Talent at AgentSync, one of the Best Places to Work in Denver. Aaron has been working in the People space for nearly 20 years, and he has experience in a range of industries from Ground Handling to SaaS and a variety of stages from mature to start up.

You’ll discover:

What a Best Place to Work looks like
Why time, not money, is a key element in leadership
The role of the C-suite in creating a positive culture
Key traits Aaron looks for when hiring new employees
The 5 expectations AgentSync has laid out for leaders

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