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Making Authentic Connections

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A friend of mine recently moved to another state and has been courageous in already signing up for some HR-specific networking events. She asked for my advice, and the first thing I reminded her was that most people are uncomfortable networking and that she is not alone. I do not perceive myself as an expert, though it helps when I remember that many of the people I will be meeting are just as wary as I am of this seemingly forced opportunity to connect as I am. Before Before you go, it is critical to have thought hard about your personal brand and what you most intend to communicate to others. McNally & Speak (2003) write: “Your [personal] brand takes shape as a result of your ability to make what you do distinctive, relevant, and consistent.” They have a great way of helping you think about what you want to project by developing a personal brand model. Roles You begin by identifying the different roles that you play for others in your life. You can keep your roles specific to a p

Making Authentic Connections

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A friend of mine recently moved to another state and has been courageous in already signing up for some HR-specific networking events. She asked for my advice, and the first thing I reminded her was that most people are uncomfortable networking and that she is not alone. I do not perceive myself as an expert, though it helps when I remember that many of the people I will be meeting are just as wary as I am of this seemingly forced opportunity to connect as I am. Before Before you go, it is critical to have thought hard about your personal brand and what you most intend to communicate to others. McNally & Speak (2003) write: “Your [personal] brand takes shape as a result of your ability to make what you do distinctive, relevant, and consistent.” They have a great way of helping you think about what you want to project by developing a personal brand model. Roles You begin by identifying the different roles that you play for others in your life. You can keep your roles specific to a p

How to Solve Problems Faster

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“A problem well-defined is a problem half-solved.” That was Greg Hall’s challenge to us this week: define problems with good data and analytics to ultimately make better decisions. A key recommendation was to begin tracking your personal analytics, so you make better decisions with your time. Download Greg’s free, one-page guide on The Five Steps of Personal Productivity Analytics if you’re ready to take action. If Greg was helpful to you, these episodes will be too: CFL160: The 5-Step Strategy for Solving Problems CFL184: Getting Things Done with David Allen CFL292: How to Solve a Huge Problem CFL323: How to Leverage People Analytics   Recommended Reading My recent chat with Daniel Pink has me rethinking how I organize my day. One key takeaway from his research is how dramatically our normal, circadian rhythms affect results. Turns out we’re a lot more likely to screw up in the afternoon. Here’s how to stop it. One of our Academy members is intentionally having in-depth, c

How to Solve Problems Faster

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“A problem well-defined is a problem half-solved.” That was Greg Hall’s challenge to us this week: define problems with good data and analytics to ultimately make better decisions. A key recommendation was to begin tracking your personal analytics, so you make better decisions with your time. Download Greg’s free, one-page guide on The Five Steps of Personal Productivity Analytics if you’re ready to take action. If Greg was helpful to you, these episodes will be too: CFL160: The 5-Step Strategy for Solving Problems CFL184: Getting Things Done with David Allen CFL292: How to Solve a Huge Problem CFL323: How to Leverage People Analytics   Recommended Reading My recent chat with Daniel Pink has me rethinking how I organize my day. One key takeaway from his research is how dramatically our normal, circadian rhythms affect results. Turns out we’re a lot more likely to screw up in the afternoon. Here’s how to stop it. One of our Academy members is intentionally having in-depth, c

How to Manage Your Task List

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This week, I welcomed my friend Tim Stringer back to the podcast to teach us the core principles of how to manage your task list. Tim shared key principles and made suggestions on helpful solutions to use for your task management system. I’m also inviting you to join me live later today, tomorrow, or Friday to get objective feedback to make a better decision. Join me with any other listeners via live videoconference to start the year by benefitting from the wisdom and experience of others in our listening community. Claim your free, virtual seat right now. As you’ve been hearing in the mini-course I’m airing on the podcast feed this week, applications are open for the Coaching for Leaders Academy, but only through this Friday the 12th. Want to discover more about the Academy? Hit reply and I’ll help with more details. Weekly Guide: Related Episodes CFL151: How To Be More Productive CFL180: Do This for a Productive Week CFL184: Getting Things Done with David Allen CFL319:

How to Manage Your Task List

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This week, I welcomed my friend Tim Stringer back to the podcast to teach us the core principles of how to manage your task list. Tim shared key principles and made suggestions on helpful solutions to use for your task management system. I’m also inviting you to join me live later today, tomorrow, or Friday to get objective feedback to make a better decision. Join me with any other listeners via live videoconference to start the year by benefitting from the wisdom and experience of others in our listening community. Claim your free, virtual seat right now. As you’ve been hearing in the mini-course I’m airing on the podcast feed this week, applications are open for the Coaching for Leaders Academy, but only through this Friday the 12th. Want to discover more about the Academy? Hit reply and I’ll help with more details. Weekly Guide: Related Episodes CFL151: How To Be More Productive CFL180: Do This for a Productive Week CFL184: Getting Things Done with David Allen CFL319:

Business Coaching Definition: What It is & How It Works

There is no standard definition for business coaching, but the classic business coaching definition is coaching that applies the essential coaching principles to every part of a business. Business coaching follows meticulous and detailed methodology to ensure both facilitative coaching processes and management consulting tools are utilized and put into place in the manner they […] Original source: https://coachestrainingblog.com/becomeacoach/business-coaching-definition-what-it-is-how-it-works/

Business Coaching Definition: What It is & How It Works

There is no standard definition for business coaching, but the classic business coaching definition is coaching that applies the essential coaching principles to every part of a business. Business coaching follows meticulous and detailed methodology to ensure both facilitative coaching processes and management consulting tools are utilized and put into place in the manner they […] Original source: https://coachestrainingblog.com/becomeacoach/business-coaching-definition-what-it-is-how-it-works/

Coach Trainer Katja von Glinowiecki, PCC

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Role:   ICA Coach Trainer Lives:  Lake Constance area, Germany Joined Faculty:  December 2021 Niche: International Management, Transition, Female Leadership, Young adults, Entrepreneurs Email:  support@icoachacademy.com LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/katja-von-glinowiecki/ Websites:  https://von.coach and https://orientierungs-coaching.de Katja started her professional career with a Diploma in business communication, graduating from the University of Applied Science in Berlin, Germany. Along her business path, she worked in several multinational organizations and found her passion in training, mentoring, and supporting young colleagues and professional women in their careers. Today, as an ICF certified coach (PCC) and certified communication & behavioral trainer Katja is blending in her intercultural experience from long-term stays in China, India, France, and Australia and her expertise in working in organizational structures from automotive, financial & IT, and telec

Coach Trainer Katja von Glinowiecki, PCC

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Role:   ICA Coach Trainer Lives:  Lake Constance area, Germany Joined Faculty:  December 2021 Niche: International Management, Transition, Female Leadership, Young adults, Entrepreneurs Email:  support@icoachacademy.com LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/katja-von-glinowiecki/ Websites:  https://von.coach and https://orientierungs-coaching.de Katja started her professional career with a Diploma in business communication, graduating from the University of Applied Science in Berlin, Germany. Along her business path, she worked in several multinational organizations and found her passion in training, mentoring, and supporting young colleagues and professional women in their careers. Today, as an ICF certified coach (PCC) and certified communication & behavioral trainer Katja is blending in her intercultural experience from long-term stays in China, India, France, and Australia and her expertise in working in organizational structures from automotive, financial & IT, and telec

How To Be A Good Project Leader: A Short Guide

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As someone who has seen leaders in action, you probably have an idea of what a leader should be like. That's why it is possible for you to step into a project leadership role. You may be unsure that you're ready to handle such a role, but this post contains some leadership tips that will help you. Watch out for project creep. This can happen when your project's scope isn't clearly defined. If you have control over the project, resist the temptation to add more project objectives as time goes on. If you are receiving external pressure to expand your project, resist it with all your might. Your subordinates will thank you. One of the most important aspects of any leader is the ability to create a sense of trust among their employees. Employees who trust their supervisor are willing to do more to help the company succeed than those who do not trust their supervisors. Always be truthful when dealing with employees. When you are a leader, it is critical that they know regula

How To Be A Good Project Leader: A Short Guide

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As someone who has seen leaders in action, you probably have an idea of what a leader should be like. That's why it is possible for you to step into a project leadership role. You may be unsure that you're ready to handle such a role, but this post contains some leadership tips that will help you. Watch out for project creep. This can happen when your project's scope isn't clearly defined. If you have control over the project, resist the temptation to add more project objectives as time goes on. If you are receiving external pressure to expand your project, resist it with all your might. Your subordinates will thank you. One of the most important aspects of any leader is the ability to create a sense of trust among their employees. Employees who trust their supervisor are willing to do more to help the company succeed than those who do not trust their supervisors. Always be truthful when dealing with employees. When you are a leader, it is critical that they know regula

Coaching for Performance

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State governments aren't particularly known for their success rates in using resources efficiently to produce good results. That said, at least one notable exception exists when we all learn how to drive a car. In that area, most states have the system down cold for helping new drivers get around safely and effectively. When we attend a typical class and try to learn something, it usually goes something like this: Someone with some level of expertise facilities the course. That person decides what knowledge is important and spends lots of time lecturing about the key things we need to know. Often, we are tested on our knowledge through homework, papers, exams, and class participation. At the end of the class we get a grade that, in theory at least, measures the success of what we've learned. The problem with this traditional model is that it doesn't encourage or measure behavior change. That's not a big deal if we're learning to appreciate 18th century literature, b

Coaching for Performance

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State governments aren't particularly known for their success rates in using resources efficiently to produce good results. That said, at least one notable exception exists when we all learn how to drive a car. In that area, most states have the system down cold for helping new drivers get around safely and effectively. When we attend a typical class and try to learn something, it usually goes something like this: Someone with some level of expertise facilities the course. That person decides what knowledge is important and spends lots of time lecturing about the key things we need to know. Often, we are tested on our knowledge through homework, papers, exams, and class participation. At the end of the class we get a grade that, in theory at least, measures the success of what we've learned. The problem with this traditional model is that it doesn't encourage or measure behavior change. That's not a big deal if we're learning to appreciate 18th century literature, b

Understanding Progress vs. Perfection

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A Coaching Power Tool By Xiuyu Feng, Executive Coach, UNITED STATES The Idea of Progress vs. Perfection A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. Albert Einstein For many of us who strive for excellence, it is so easy to get caught up in the idea of perfection. This often leads to either procrastination or unwillingness to try something new. Before we realize it, we may have been spending all of our time perfecting every little detail to “get ready” or simply sitting there worrying about all the potential failures we are going to encounter without actually moving forward. If instead, we accept that there will always be room for improvement, then even if things do not go exactly as planned, progress can still be made one step at a time. Then step by step, we would find ourselves already come a long way from where we started. Progress vs. Perfection Definition What Is Perfection? “Perfection” refers to the condition, state, or quality of being free from all flaws or def

Understanding Progress vs. Perfection

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A Coaching Power Tool By Xiuyu Feng, Executive Coach, UNITED STATES The Idea of Progress vs. Perfection A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. Albert Einstein For many of us who strive for excellence, it is so easy to get caught up in the idea of perfection. This often leads to either procrastination or unwillingness to try something new. Before we realize it, we may have been spending all of our time perfecting every little detail to “get ready” or simply sitting there worrying about all the potential failures we are going to encounter without actually moving forward. If instead, we accept that there will always be room for improvement, then even if things do not go exactly as planned, progress can still be made one step at a time. Then step by step, we would find ourselves already come a long way from where we started. Progress vs. Perfection Definition What Is Perfection? “Perfection” refers to the condition, state, or quality of being free from all flaws or def

From Emotional Literacy to Emotional Intelligence: Quality of Life and Relationships

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From Emotional Literacy to Emotional Intelligence The new scientific discoveries ensure that if we try to increase self-awareness, we will be able to control negative thoughts more effectively, maintain our optimism, be persevering despite frustrations, increase the ability to be empathic, and care for others, we can hope for a future. More serene. What Can We Change to Help Ourselves, Our Children, and Others Move In This Direction? Many data testify that people who know how to control their feelings, read those of others, and treat them effectively find themselves at an advantage in all areas of life, they are happier, more effective, and able to adopt mental attitudes that fuel productivity, concentration, and thinking. In everyday reality, no intelligence is more important than interpersonal intelligence: if it is not present, it will be easier to make the wrong decision regarding the person to marry, the work to be done, etc … Emotional intelligence is present in each of us and ha

From Emotional Literacy to Emotional Intelligence: Quality of Life and Relationships

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From Emotional Literacy to Emotional Intelligence The new scientific discoveries ensure that if we try to increase self-awareness, we will be able to control negative thoughts more effectively, maintain our optimism, be persevering despite frustrations, increase the ability to be empathic, and care for others, we can hope for a future. More serene. What Can We Change to Help Ourselves, Our Children, and Others Move In This Direction? Many data testify that people who know how to control their feelings, read those of others, and treat them effectively find themselves at an advantage in all areas of life, they are happier, more effective, and able to adopt mental attitudes that fuel productivity, concentration, and thinking. In everyday reality, no intelligence is more important than interpersonal intelligence: if it is not present, it will be easier to make the wrong decision regarding the person to marry, the work to be done, etc … Emotional intelligence is present in each of us and ha