226: Building Trust and Accomplishing the Seemingly Impossible

226: Building Trust and Accomplishing the Seemingly Impossible

226: Building Trust and Accomplishing the Seemingly Impossible

Is there something you’d love to have but think it’s impossible for you to achieve? Listen to this inspiring conversation with Kimberly Wiefling, and you’ll likely see ways that you can, in fact, create what you want. Along the way, you’ll discover how the best leaders build trust with their teams through vulnerability.

Kimberly is the founder of Wiefling Consulting, and cofounder of Silicon Valley Alliances. She’s also the author of the globally popular book Scrappy Project Management: The 12 Predictable & Avoidable Pitfalls Every Project Faces. Her latest book, Turning Ideas Into Impact, is an anthology with 15 other Silicon Valley consultants.

Kimberly’s superpower is turning managers into leaders and groups into true teams who can achieve together what seems “impossible” but is merely difficult. She’s been described as a “force of nature,” and she’s determined to use that force to make a significant positive impact on our world.

You’ll discover:

  • The key differences between managers and leaders
  • What Kimberly did wrong when she managed teams early in her career
  • Differences in the cultures of a typical Silicon Valley company compared to one in Japan
  • How Kimberly helps leaders and teams believe the impossible is actually possible
  • The importance of structuring the work environment to reinforce the culture

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159: How to Identify the Mouse in the Room

159: How to Identify the Mouse in the Room

159: How to Identify the Mouse in the Room

We all know about the “elephant in the room.” But what about those less obvious thoughts and feelings you might be having?

My guest David Wood describes them in his captivating new book, The Mouse in The Room – Because the Elephant Isn’t Alone. You won’t want to miss out on the mice he names during our conversation…and the simple 3-D process you can use to determine if you want to bring them up.

We’re at a time when our world needs more vulnerability, transparency, and connection. David’s experiences make him the ideal person to teach us how to do that. He built the world’s largest coaching business and coached thousands of hours in 12 countries, and he’s advised business owners and leaders. The Mouse in The Room can be a powerful guide to fostering more connection, influence, and understanding with the people who matter to you, both at work and at home.

You’ll discover:

  • What “mouse naming” is and why it’s important for your wellbeing
  • What Toleration Mouse and Desire Mouse are connected to
  • Why we tend to hide our mice…from ourselves and from others
  • The impact that self-esteem has on our ability or willingness to identify mice and talk about them
  • How to receive a mouse from someone else without getting defensive

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Peer Coaching Made Simple

How to Do the 6 Things That Matter Most When Helping Someone Improve a Skill

098: Plastic Bank’s Extraordinary Leader: A Dedication to Becoming

098: Plastic Bank’s Extraordinary Leader: A Dedication to Becoming

​What if you could let go of the doubts and fears that could hold you back from pursuing your big dream? This interview can rock your world! My guest David Katz is founder and CEO of Plastic Bank. He’s beyond inspiring to listen to, as he describes his journey to create and run this company. David didn’t get bogged down in questions about HOW he was going to make it all happen. He focused on becoming the person he needed and wanted to be. David shares insights about his decision to create a company that’s having an impact on thousands (soon to be millions) of lives around the globe. Your heart and mind are sure to be touched deeply as you absorb the wisdom of this very special man. Truly one of the most impactful interviews I’ve had the privilege of conducting. I’m guessing you’ll feel the same after watching or listening to our conversation.

You’ll discover:

  • The moment David realized he could create a company with Plastic Bank’s focus and mission
  • How David supports his team members, no matter where they are in their own personal development journey
  • Why it’s more effective to focus on who you are becoming in the world rather than what you are doing.
  • The importance of vulnerability and integrity in a leader’s influence
  • The positive impact Plastic Bank is having on individuals and communities around the globe

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066: The Five Practices of Particularly Resilient People

066: The Five Practices of Particularly Resilient People

Have you thought of resilience as the ability to “bounce back” from adversity? My guest Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal provides a much more powerful definition with three elements that allow you to emerge from any challenge enhanced and actually bounce forward. Have pen and paper handy because you’ll want to capture the important insights and practical tips Dr. Taryn Marie shares for developing resilience. She founded Resilience Leadership, where she serves as the Chief Resilience Officer (CRO), leveraging over a decade of research on resilience that gave birth to the empirically-based framework she uses with clients today. She’s a foremost international expert on this topic and is the former Head of Executive Leadership Development at Nike and Global Leadership Development at Cigna.

You’ll discover:

  • Why resiliency is not “bouncing back”
  • A definition that encourages you to flourish, no matter what adversity you face
  • The research that led to Dr. Taryn Marie’s evidence-based model
  • The 5 core practices that resilient people engage in regularly
  • 3 Quick Wins for building resilience

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Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills

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029: The Veil of Leadership Shame: A New Trend

029: The Veil of Leadership Shame: A New Trend

029: The Veil of Leadership Shame: A New Trend

by Rozanna Wyatt

Have you ever taken on a new position and been tormented by self-doubts about your ability to succeed? My guest Rozanna Wyatt explains how pervasive this feeling is among leaders she coaches. She describes how she helps them uncover the real issues that create these doubts and move past them. Rozanna is founder of Wyatt Way Counselling & Life Coaching, and she works with clients globally to help them evolve into their best selves, both professionally and personally. Her insights in this interview are valuable for coaches and leaders alike.

You’ll discover:

  • The kinds of doubts that lead to imposter syndrome – and how they can negatively impact a leader’s performance
  • How to identify the root cause of a client’s leadership shame so you can provide the right coaching
  • Questions you can ask to discover the stories that clients may be telling themselves and believing, even though they aren’t true
  • Strategies for guiding clients to realize their actual qualifications and value so they move past self-doubt
  • What you can do to help clients strengthen their confidence by developing self-compassion

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