Coach On Your Shoulder – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this 'Encore' episode of 'Coach On Your Shoulder,' host Michael Hayward speaks with Melissa Simmons of Luminology about the role of coaching versus therapy, and the keys to success in a coaching relationship..

Melissa outlines her five-step coaching process:

- identifying objectives

- gaining understanding

- developing an action plan

- collecting feedback, and

- reviewing results.

They discuss the importance of knowing yourself and seeking self-improvement, drawing from Marine Corps leadership principles. Various assessment tools like Myers-Briggs, Sparketype, and Predictive Index are explored as methods to gain self-insight and improve workplace dynamics. The episode emphasizes the value of guided assessments and the benefits of effective communication in coaching for lasting personal and professional development.

00:00 Introduction: Coaching vs. Therapy

01:35 Melissa's Coaching Methodology

03:29 The Importance of Commitment in Coaching

05:16 Understanding Marine Corps Leadership Principles

07:02 Creativity and Initiative in the Marine Corps

09:22 Applying Leadership Principles in Business

10:53 The Role of Assessments in Coaching

19:04 Interpreting Assessment Results

23:54 Communicating Your Needs in the Workplace

27:21 Conclusion and Next Steps

Creating a Legacy Through Holistic Executive Coaching With Steve Gahler

In this episode of Coach On Your Shoulder, Michael Hayward continues his conversation with Steve Gahler from Renaissance Coaching. They delve into the idea that everyone, not just prominent figures, leaves a legacy. Discussing the importance of intentional legacy-building, Steve emphasizes a holistic approach in coaching, which integrates personal and work life. He shares his views on how this approach can improve leadership and overall performance. Steve also introduces his three C's methodology—clarity, confidence, and commitment. They conclude with a discussion on why legacy matters and how individuals can align their careers with their personal values.

00:00 Introduction and Recap

00:51 Holistic Approach to Coaching

03:32 Life Coaching for Executives

07:54 The Three C's Methodology

11:31 Legacy and Personal Clarity

18:14 Conclusion and Contact Information

Part 2 of our conversation with Tammy Gocial of GoLEAD! Tammy is a seasoned leader in higher education and now is an executive coach, helping administrative leaders create strong cultures and build an environment for student success.

Tammy Gocial is an organizational psychologist and has worked in higher education for over 35 years. Now an executive coach, Tammy is now coaching the teachers and administrators that are educating the next generation of leaders. It's a new and exciting practice in the world of colleges and universities.

Natalie Houser of A Shawl Away is a counsellor and therapist who has moved to the world of coaching. Is it really that big a leap? As Natalie says, we aren't going to do therapy in a coaching session, but sometimes coaching can be therapeutic.

Natalie Houser is a Certified Counsellor who has moved to the world of Executive Coaching. We often find that there is overlap between these worlds and in this discussion with Natalie we see how there is indeed similarity in the experience coaches and counsellors provide.

Your manager tells you at your review that the company wants to hire a coach to work with you. Are they getting ready to fire you? Is there something wrong? Companies hire coaches to help them develop their Highest Potential employees - having a voice outside the company can bring a fresh view and take you to a new level at work. But being prepared is essential to success as these engagement can be short. This episode gives you tips about how to prepare and how to maximize the benefit of having a coach.,

Coaching works for teams and well as the individuals on a team. With a solid, repeatable approach, a coach can help project teams and work groups achieve better communication and higher performance - faster. We speak with Helen Rol of Connectedness Coaching about how she works with teams and helps them succeed.

Projects are the lifeblood of business. And business relies on teams to work on a high level to complete their projects. So why don't more Project Teams get professional coaching? In the first of three conversations with Helen Rol we discuss the benefits and process of coaching a team to deliver projects on time, on budget, and with a stronger organizational capability at the end.

In this third part of a conversation with Emily Doyle of the Surefire Way, we discuss the importance of honesty in the workplace. Brief, clear and honest feedback is a hallmark of the best leaders - and it's an honesty that doesn't have to be painful if you create an environment of trust and respect.