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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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.
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.
In this episode of "Conversations with Coaches," Elise Foster helped bring about a notable shift in a senior manager's leadership approach, creating a profound organizational impact. Elise Foster collaborated with a senior director at a prominent medical device company whose main challenge was connecting and engaging effectively with others. Despite performing tasks, their interactions often elicited a “suck it up and grin” response. Recognizing the need for a change in relational dynamics, Elise managed to transform the leader's approach, and thus advancement and success within the organization. Elise Foster, co-author and executive coach, integrates her engineering background with coaching methodologies learned at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Through her coaching practice, she empowers leaders to leverage their skills effectively. With a diverse background and experiences, including managing her family's pizzeria, she brings a unique perspective to coaching. Discover a detailed episode transcript, a brief summary, and the complete case study—all included in the MGSCC® Case Study. Download it at www.mgscc.net/case-studies. Learn to navigate the different dynamics of leadership and develop strong skills to successfully lead teams. Register now at http://mgscc.net/foundations-course to begin a path to effective leadership. Stay Connected on LinkedIn Connect with the podcast host and guest here: Brandon Mergard: linkedin.com/in/brandonjamesmergard Elise Foster: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisefoster/
Discover how to improve leadership responsiveness with SCC®. In the twelfth episode of "Conversations with Coaches", Paul Crick explains how he helped the client experience improvements in skill development to boost their performance. In this episode, Paul Crick assisted a product management leader at an advanced electronic components manufacturing company. With ambitions to expand in specific sectors, the company hired coaching support to nurture its leaders. Using various methodologies, significant gains were made in leadership responsiveness, communication effectiveness, collaborative aptitude, and team cohesion. Paul Crick is the Founder and Managing Partner of The Elevate Partnership, with an extensive career in management consulting for IBM, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, and Capgemini. He's an accredited coach since 2007, assisting individuals and teams globally, earning recognition as a Top 50 Thought Leader in Coaching in 2023. Residing near Newark On Trent in Nottinghamshire, UK, Paul is also an Aikido enthusiast, musician, and avid Liverpool Football Club. Discover a detailed episode transcript, a brief summary, and the complete case study—all included in the MGSCC® Case Study. Download it at http://www.mgscc.net/case-studies Enroll in the free Foundations of SCC® course, where you will learn effective strategies to be more agile and responsive leaders to the challenges of the work environment. Go to http://mgscc.net/foundations-course to begin your journey toward more effective and dynamic leadership! Stay Connected on LinkedIn Connect with the podcast host and guest here: Brandon Mergard: https://linkedin.com/in/brandonjamesmergard Paul Crick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcrick/
Discover how stakeholder-focused coaching can drive professional growth. In the new episode of "Conversations with Coaches," Mollie Eliasof shares her experience and the key strategies she used to help a client overcome obstacles and stimulate professional growth. In this case study, Mollie Eliasof collaborated with a client who was highly ambitious but stagnant in her career. Using tools such as assessments and behavioral interviews, they were able to gain a deep understanding of the client's development. Mollie Eliasof is a Global Leadership Coach and Licensed Psychotherapist with 15 years of experience enhancing peak performance for influential individuals and teams. She works with Fortune 500 C-Suite Executives, Financial Firm Partners, and Celebrities, focusing on mindset, strategic planning, emotional intelligence, and executive presence. Mollie is also a dynamic public speaker on global platforms, addressing high-paced markets and industries like finance, entertainment, and business. Discover a detailed episode transcript, a brief summary, and the complete case study—all included in the MGSCC® Case Study. Download it at www.mgscc.net/case-studies. Learn effective strategies to boost your professional development and achieve your career goals. Register now to take the first step toward a successful career future in the free Foundations of SCC® course at http://mgscc.net/foundations-course. Stay Connected on LinkedIn Connect with the podcast host and guest here: Brandon Mergard: linkedin.com/in/brandonjamesmergard Mollie Eliasof: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollieeliasof/