Conversations with Coaches

di Brandon Mergard

MGSCC cherishes its mission every day: To enable and promote better leadership everywhere. And to become even more involved in the coaching community, Brandon Mergard and the team are proud to present “Conversations with Coaches”. In this new podcast, every 2 weeks, you will meet an unmasked leadership hero who will, via their professional career, successes, and errors, offer a real-life, practical, hopeful ... 

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Episodi del podcast

  • Stagione 3

  • Obstacles that Prevent Establishing Trust and Rapport | Jathan Janove | Conversations With Coaches - S03E18

    Obstacles that Prevent Establishing Trust and Rapport | Jathan Janove | Conversations With Coaches - S03E18

    In this conversation with Jathan Janove, we explore how Stakeholder-Centered Coaching transformed the behavior and perception of a highly successful CFO who was initially seen as abrasive and intimidating. We discuss the client's challenges, the initial contact, the introduction to stakeholder-centered coaching, and how we addressed apprehension and defensiveness. We also dive into the role of role-playing, the stakeholder-centered coaching process, the mini-survey, the after-action review, and the overall results of the engagement. Along the way, we highlight the skills and techniques, including the effective use of role plays, that contributed to this success.

  • CEO Succession Coaching | Brenda Bence | Conversations With Coaches - S03E17

    CEO Succession Coaching | Brenda Bence | Conversations With Coaches - S03E17

    Brenda Bence shares her experience working with a CEO and CFO in a publicly listed company on the New York Stock Exchange. The engagement focused on CEO succession planning and developing the CFO as a potential successor. Brenda emphasizes the need for coaches to watch for patterns among stakeholders and explore any outliers in feedback. She also discusses the importance of coachability and working with clients who are hungry for change

  • The Complexities of Leading Others For The First Time | Lillian Davenport | Conversations With Coaches - S03E16

    The Complexities of Leading Others For The First Time | Lillian Davenport | Conversations With Coaches - S03E16

    In this episode of Conversations with Coaches, Lillian Davenport, a seasoned leadership and career development coach, shares her expertise on how to foster leadership excellence. Tune in to discover how targeted coaching strategies and assessments can unlock the potential of leaders, even those facing the unique challenges of rapid career advancement. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities and drive organizational impact.

  • Developing Future Leaders | J.B. Adams | Conversations With Coaches - S03E15

    Developing Future Leaders | J.B. Adams | Conversations With Coaches - S03E15

    This week's conversation explores the journey of executive coach J.B. Adams and his experience working with a public sector client to develop the next generation of leaders. Listen to gain valuable insights and practical strategies for building and repairing trust within teams, leveraging skeptics' feedback, effective succession planning, and developing executive presence. J.B. highlights the benefits of group coaching and shares personal anecdotes with actionable advice for enhancing coaching practices.

  • Maximizing Communication with Feedforward | Hana Ngo | Conversations With Coaches - S03E14

    Maximizing Communication with Feedforward | Hana Ngo | Conversations With Coaches - S03E14

    In this conversation, Hana Ngo discusses her engagement with an IT company struggling with effective communication channels. She emphasizes the importance of understanding stakeholder expectations and using live feed forward to improve communication. The engagement resulted in increased collaboration and improved communication between technical and business teams. The key takeaways include the need for stakeholder-centered habits and identifying the stakeholders involved in creating a bigger impact.