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Coacharium Ep 24: Two words that describe what every leader needs right now to be exceptional
In this episode, executive coach Dana Williams talks about how living in a digital world has caused us to speed up our communication to 140 characters, however, our listening has declined. She shares why "Active Listening" is the most important way...
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Coacharium: What is a “stay” conversation and how do you use it?
In this episode, executive coach Gary Crotaz talks about how to create a culture oriented around what your top performers love, instead of fixing what people complain about. It's a powerful way to create a sustainable and high-performance company...
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Coacharium: Your colleague just left and you’re worried about being given their responsibilities on top of your own. What do you do?
In this episode, executive coach Wendy Willard talks about what happens when a teammate leaves and you're left wondering how that might impact your own responsibilities. She walks us through three key steps to tackling this tough, but common, situation.
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Coacharium: What does effective delegation look like?
In this episode, executive coach Gary Crotaz talks about how to figure out who does what using the RACI and RAPID frameworks and how that brings clarity, alignment, and pace to get things done and avoids stepping on each other's toes.
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Coacharium: What is psychological safety in the workplace and how do you create it?
In this episode, executive coach Wendy Willard talks about psychological safety as a culture of rewarded vulnerability. She outlined the four stages of psychological safety—inclusion safety, learner safety, contributor safety, and challenger safety—using LeaderFactor's framework.
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Coacharium: How do you leverage your strengths differently in a strategic meeting (board meeting) versus an operational meeting (project management)?
In this episode, executive coach Gary Crotaz talks about what changes in the dynamic of a meeting when you move from the operational layer into the strategic layer of the organisation. He brings his own personal experience of executive leadership to highlight things you can do to leverage your strengths differently in a Board-level conversation.
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Coacharium: How do you design your day based on outcomes?
In this episode, executive coach Dana Williams talks about the importance of finishing your day before you start your day and how to intentionally plan your day with your outcomes as a focus.
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Coacharium: How do you handle feeling like you’re not good enough?
In this episode, executive coach Wendy Willard talks about imposter syndrome, how common it is, and how to work through it when you see it in yourself.
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Coacharium: How can you run your next meeting with a direct report in coach mode instead of boss mode?
In this episode, executive coach Gary Crotaz talks about the essential differences between Boss mode and Coach mode of leadership, and highlights essential practical tips on how to turn a conversation with your team from telling them what to do to coaching them to achieve their best.
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Coacharium: How do you keep your team engaged when leaders are transitioning?
In this episode, executive coach Dana Williams talks about the "Great Resignation" and the importance of managing self during change and how to grow during this time while supporting others.