CORPORATE SERVICES
In today's dynamic business environment, it is crucial for managers to excel not only as managers but also as effective leaders who can unite people, inspire them, and drive success. Organizations expect their managers to embody certain traits and skills that define exceptional leadership:
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Leading with purpose: Guiding others not through the use of power, but by instilling a sense of meaning and purpose in the work they do.
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Promoting inclusivity and unity: Managing diverse teams with an understanding that harnessing differences in age, education, background, gender, beliefs, and origins can contribute to a common purpose.
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Developing and inspiring others: Taking the time to understand colleagues, their unique strengths, values, and life experiences, and supporting them to unleash their full potential.
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Cultivating a culture of trust: Creating a safe and supportive environment that fosters productivity, creativity, and collaboration.
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Building meaningful connections: Being accessible and approachable, forming bonds that facilitate effective influence and relationship-building.
Recognizing that these leadership qualities have the potential to exist within everyone, organizations provide training and mentoring to unlock the leadership potential of their managers. However, relying solely on outdated knowledge and experiences shared through mentoring is insufficient to effectively manage and inspire the young professionals who are shaping the future. Leadership development programs need to go beyond traditional training and embrace coaching as the most effective technique for inducing personal and professional transformation.
I offer the following coaching programs designed to unlock leadership potential and drive impactful change in managers:
LEADAHEAD COACHING PROGRAM
Our LeadAhead Development Program empowers managers to embark on a journey to unlock their true leadership potential. Through this transformative program, we guide participants in cultivating essential leadership skills that align with personal values, corporate values, and leadership principles.
By integrating training tools and coaching techniques, managers gain practical skills in influencing, effective communication, conflict management, time management, trust-building, giving and receiving feedback, and empowerment leading to a profound shift in behaviour and attitude.
The program is divided into three sections, each dedicated to exploring and developing different facets of leadership potential. By engaging in this comprehensive program, your company stands to benefit greatly:
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Increased motivation and employee engagement, fueling productivity and success.
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Enhanced communication and collaboration, fostering synergy and teamwork.
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Formation of high-performance, positive teams that drive results.
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Cultivation of creativity and innovation, paving the way for breakthroughs.
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Improved adaptability to change, ensuring resilience in a dynamic environment.
Values-based leaders engage their employees and help them flourish in life, and for their organizations, they boost productivity, creativity, and financial returns. Values-based leadership may not be a cure for everything, but it's a good place to start. Leading and evaluating success based on values is the best way to build a high-performance culture in an organization.
-Vilma Zydziunaite, Professor at Vytautas Magnus University
Section 1: Value-Based Leadership
In this foundational section, leaders delve into their core values to inspire and empower others. We will guide managers in developing leadership principles based on personal and corporate values.
By aligning personal and organizational values, they will create a culture of commitment, belief, trust, excitement, enthusiasm, and happiness. Managers will define their personal mission and vision, establish leadership principles that align with corporate values, develop skills in bonding and trust-building, promote empowerment and growth, and master effective time management and delegation.
Duration: 18 hours of group coaching, plus 6 hours of reinforcement group sessions, completed within 16-18 weeks.
Life is serious of changes. Those of us who are rigid and inflexible often snap when the winds of change blow but those of us who are like willow trees then easily adapt to the new changes.
Section 2: Leadership for Change
The leader is the force that enables the emergence of creative tension and prioritizes and propels change to reach the common vision. The leader's job is to manage this tension. In other words, it is to show the success of taking the organization to a higher dimension by overcoming the situation it faces. True leaders are agents of change, embracing the pivotal role they play in transforming organizations.
In this section, managers develop the skills to mobilize ongoing change, foster a culture of learning, and drive continuous progress and improvement. Key areas of focus include self-management, effective communication, relationship management, motivation, inclusive leadership, giving and receiving feedback and emotional resilience.
Duration: 15 hours of group coaching, plus 6 hours of reinforcement group sessions, completed within 14-18 weeks.
"A good leader develops the competence and commitment of their people so they're self-motivated rather than dependent on others for direction and guidance."
- Paul Hersey, Behavioral Scientist and Entrepreneur
Section 3: Moving Toward Artful Leadership
In this final section, managers effectively leverage their leadership skills, strengths, and personal style, integrating their leadership competence with their authentic selves. Through topics such as leadership styles, persuasion and negotiation, conflict management, discovery of the creative essence, and balanced utilization of mental, emotional, and spiritual intelligence, managers reach new heights of leadership excellence.
Duration: 15 hours of group coaching, plus 6 hours of reinforcement group sessions, completed in 14-18 weeks.
“It all came down to employee engagement. It all came down to leadership, which led to every team member feeling ownership and accountability for the results. You can ask a team to accomplish a mission but you can’t order excellence.”
-Mike Abrashoff, Commander USS Benfold
EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP FOR EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
In today's competitive business landscape, employee engagement is vital for the success of any organization. However, research indicates that external rewards alone, such as salary increases, bonuses, and promotions, are insufficient in fostering sustained employee engagement. Organizations that truly excel in this area understand the importance of providing employees with intrinsic rewards and fostering internal motivation.
Effective leaders play a crucial role in creating an environment where employees can derive intrinsic rewards from their work. They possess attitudes and skills that encompass self-management, positive influence, active listening, and facilitating an environment that nurtures internal motivation. To support leaders in cultivating these essential qualities, we have developed the Effective Leadership Program for Employee Engagement.
During this program, leaders embark on a transformative journey, beginning with the exploration of their own intrinsic rewards. By developing this self-awareness, they become better equipped to recognize and nurture intrinsic motivators within their team members. In the subsequent stages of the program, leaders identify and implement specific leadership actions that lay the foundation for employees to self-manage and cultivate internal motivation.
Duration: 15 hours of group coaching, plus 6 hours of reinforcement group sessions, completed in 18 weeks.
Finding the centre of strength within ourselves is in the long run the best contribution we can make to our fellow men. What our society needs is not geniuses and supermen, but persons who can be, that is, persons who have a centre of strength within themselves.
-Rollo May, Man’s Search for Himself (1953)
INDIVIDUAL EXECUTIVE COACHING
As an experienced executive coach, I am dedicated to guiding executives through a transformative process that will elevate their leadership capabilities and drive meaningful impact within their organization.
In our one-to-one coaching sessions, I prioritize a holistic approach that considers not only their individual growth but also the broader organizational context, including corporate culture and their interactions with various systems. By delving deep into these dynamics, we will uncover new insights, challenge limiting beliefs, and develop strategies that align with their personal and professional goals.
The duration of our Individual Executive Coaching is tailored to their specific needs and goals. Together, we will determine the ideal timeframe to achieve their desired outcomes, ensuring a comprehensive and impactful coaching experience.
Investing in individual executive coaching is a powerful step toward unlocking their true leadership potential. By embarking on this transformative journey, they will gain the confidence, insights, and skills needed to navigate complex challenges, inspire their teams, and drive organizational success.
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.”
- Maya Angelou, Poet and Author
CAREER TRANSITION (OUTPLACEMENT) SERVICES
In the dynamic world of business, organizational changes are a constant. Adapting to the evolving economic landscape sometimes requires organizations to implement a reduction in force. Managing this transition responsibly and providing career transition (outplacement) services is a strategic move that not only supports departing employees but also safeguards the employer's brand.
As an experienced career coach, I provide comprehensive career transition services to facilitate a seamless and positive journey for your employees amidst organizational shifts. I work closely with them to identify their transferable skills, explore new career paths, and set realistic goals. Throughout this process, my focus is on empowering them to overcome challenges, ensuring a smooth transition.
My support extends to various facets of the job search process. From crafting compelling resumes and preparing for interviews to navigating job boards, networking effectively, and even onboarding guidance upon securing a new position, I cover all aspects critical to securing meaningful employment. Furthermore, I assist individuals in cultivating a compelling personal brand that aligns with their career goals, enhancing their visibility and appeal to potential employers. Together, we transform what could be a challenging period into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.
