Megan Watt

What distinguishes coaching from other problem-solving conversations? A coach will explore what you want to change? Help you describe your Why? Discern your current perspective? Identify assumptions and beliefs limiting your thought process, and the perceived problems you want to resolve. Marcia Reynolds says it well, a coach explores: "the person's perspective to expand their stories so more answers and actions come into view?....Coaching expands the context so people understand the situation beyond what they think they know...the lightbulb pops on as creative insights comes into view." If you haven't explored coaching yet, International Coaching Week is next week and there are several opportunities to learn more about coaching. Here are just two in the Edmonton area: CHOOSE COACHING, ICF Edmonton Chapter Hosted by Kelly Johnson, ICF President & Executive Coach https://lnkd.in/gPTtRrYU Join my 30 minute interview with Haesun Moon Phd, Executive Coach, Communication Expert and Author of Coaching a-z. Haesun invites you into the space of purpose, possibilities and progress. https://lnkd.in/gUgC4exz If you want to 'sample' coaching at any time, feel free to reach out for a complimentary session. It is my passion, and for the first time in several months, I have room on my dance card for two new coaching clients...exciting!

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An executive coach is someone who you can confidentially share your hopes, dreams, frustrations, challenges, fears, doubts, and struggles without feeling judged. Most clients find coaching reassuring and energizing. They are no longer alone and feel more secure knowing that most of their unhelpful thinking and actions are both normal and typical. They learn they can choose to make positive changes to grow both personally and professionally. There are a couple of ways we could work together to support your growth plan. Individual and group coaching: https://lnkd.in/ecGiNgne 10 X Coaching Intensive: https://lnkd.in/gxgm4BWX First-time Manager Success: https://lnkd.in/gMSwrkFm Which one will be most helpful for the new you? #professionaldevelopment. #businessowners #managers #management #business

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What would your workplace culture look like if you enabled the people in your life to actually feel their emotions instead of stuffing them down? When we suppress our emotions and expect those around us to do the same, we put out the "brush fires" that pop in our organizations without addressing the "root fires", or the greater underlying issues. #FORTLOGServices #JohnRobertson #LeadershipSpeaker #KeynoteSpeaker #InspirationalLeadership #LeadershipTalks #MotivationalSpeaker #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadWithPurpose #ExecutiveSpeaker #LeadershipMatters #EmpowerLeadership #InnovativeLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #LeadershipSkills #LeadershipJourney #LeadershipInspiration #LeadershipTraining #LeadershipMindset #ThoughtLeader #StrategicLeadership #LeadershipExcellence

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🎙️ New Podcast Episode! 🎙️ In episode 514 of #Lean Blog Interviews, I’m joined by Hugh Alley, an experienced author and consultant who has coached over 1,000 frontline leaders in continuous improvement and supervisory skills. We dive into his Lean journey and discuss how methods like TWI (Training Within Industry) can transform workplace culture, leadership, and trust. From manufacturing to sports, Hugh shares real-world stories of improvement—reducing lead times, building trust, and even drawing parallels between leadership in business and coaching in hockey. 🏒 Tune in to hear about: ✅ Using TWI to foster a better workplace culture ✅ The power of continuous improvement in both sports and business ✅ How to develop effective supervisors and leaders Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! 🚀 #Lean #ContinuousImprovement #Leadership #TWI #LeanManufacturing #LeanCoaching #Podcast #Kaizen #LeanBlogInterviews https://lnkd.in/gaGPmGCi

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🌞 As summer approaches, it's easy to get caught in the rush to clear our to-do lists. But what if we took the time to truly pause, reflect, and recharge? Some leaders I am working with ‘aren’t sure if they will take a holiday.’ ⛓️ 🖥️ 🙁 What value can pausing bring? 🧘‍♀️ Purposeful pauses integrated into our day-to-day routine are an effective way to tackle challenges and create space for reflection. @JaniceMarturano, writing for @Forbes, suggests they may even be the "key to becoming a mindful leader" (link in comments). A longer pause, to step away and gain perspective, is also helpful. I find that summer is a great time for me to step back, look at things from a rested and hopeful place, and really think about who I will be working with in the fall, what they need from me, and what they can offer each other. 🌟 It's a time to remember that I am more than just my role or my work. I have amazing family and dear friends that I love to engage with. 💖 It’s also a chance to set intentions for the coming year. Each year when I do this, I return refreshed and ready to go—open to the possibilities! 🚀 What do you do to reset or to pause? I’d love to hear your strategies! 🛶 We will be pausing our social media posts for the summer, so we can step back and rejuvenate. See you in September! 🍁

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One of the biggest developmental needs for organizational leaders is to help them become more effective coaches for the people they lead. But, to become an effective coach as a leader requires both vertical and horizontal development. Read more ➡️ https://heyor.ca/g1Ygab

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 This is a great post. When I think of how this relates to our work around psychological safety the first thing that comes to mind is the degree of psychological safety needed for strategic vs process driven innovation. Although it’s not absolutely true, strategy requires a lot more willingness to suspend judgment when considering various paths forward. Process can often have components that are more predictable. In both cases the ability to innovate requires psychological safety, high standards and a process that includes planned experimentation. Smart risk taking is an art and a science.

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Karen Vieth of InSync Training and Bradley Davis, BRMP of International Accreditors for Continuing Education & Training (IACET) get us beyond the basics. The virtual classroom isn't just about how to run fun activities anymore. It's about directing the conversation and making sure learning happens. Take a listen. #virtualclassroom #facilitation

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The ECD workshops help leaders to foster a culture of empathy and understanding. Facilitated by a top Canadian certified ECD consultant, these sessions are designed to enhance leadership skills uniquely. 👉LEARN MORE: https://buff.ly/4cccNrb  #EmotionalIntelligence #ChangeManagement #Leadership #ECD #EmotionalCulture

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“The VCR Method” is a GAME CHANGER! - says a fellow coaching client that benefited from this framework ---- Alright friends, it's Monday, it's a new week, I'm inspired, excited, and on a mission! Here's a quick coaching method that will help your clients go from stagnant to UNSTOPPABLE (while helping you become a better coach!) It's designed as a framework to help you shape your coaching sessions in a way that helps you position yourself as a leader, while taking a firm stand for your clients' success, and showing up your exceptional coaching skills. ---- The 1st Step: STOP Call Out the Problem that’s keeping the client from taking the suggested steps to achieve their goal This helps the client safely communicate what they are resisting, afraid of, or doubting about themselves or the process you are guiding them through The 2nd Step: Pause Help the client detach from the outcome they want and reassess the plan you have co-created with them. With a revised plan, you can both commit to moving forward. Detachment separates the client from expectations and provides clarity for critical thinking & vulnerability The 3rd Step: Play With resistance addressed, a plan co-created, and the client detached from the outcome [while still committed to their goals,] you can both move forward powerfully. It’s important that you’re in close proximity to the client for the first 2-3 steps they take. This will help them generate the momentum to develop the confidence to achieve their goal without becoming co-dependent to your presence. The 4th Step: Fast Forward Double down on what’s working and help the client increase their capacity for action and achievement. While your client is achieving milestones, they’re generating the confidence to set bigger goals. Repeat steps 1-3 to ensure they remain balanced while they pick up speed and generate momentum. The 5th Step: Reverse While holding your client accountable to their goals, go back to the notes you’ve collected regarding their resistances and pain points. Stay sharp for the client. They’ll be leaving things in their Blindspots while they advance forward. Keep their past challenges close so you can help them continue working through practices that help them transcend what’s held them back in the past Want help building a better coaching practice? Take Your Pick! Quarterly Group Programs 1:1 Mentoring Free Weekly Group Calls Let me know how that framework works out for you!

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Feeling the impact of lower engagement and declining well-being at work? 🎙️ Tune into the latest episode of Where Work Meets Life to explore how we can tackle these challenges together. I dive deep into the strategies for revitalizing workplace culture and enhancing mental wellness. Don’t miss out—listen now: https://loom.ly/T7M38NM

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How do you let your clients know that you are paying attention between sessions?

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QUICK LOOK #3 into the Coaching Practices in The Coach on My Shoulder Continuing our Quick Look series, here is an introduction to two more of the coaching practices in The Coach on My Shoulder, by Roxanne Cameron.   A reminder that the purchase of The Coach on My Shoulder from www.amazon.ca gives you access to a downloadable copy of all the practices that you share with clients or those you are coaching. These handouts can be used during a session to focus your coaching meeting or as exercises for your clients to try out new ways of thinking and approaching issues between meetings with you.   VALUE CHAINING Use this practice when a leader is trying to manage conflicts between units, branches, functions, or organizations.   This practice assists leaders in creating a bridge between those with seemingly competing values, close the gap and expand options for collective action.   With respect to leadership presence, this practice assists a leader in re-connecting disparate parts of a larger system so the whole system/organization benefits from the sum of its parts.    INFLUENCE Use this practice when a leader is exploring how to have a greater influence in their organization.   This practice is a game changer. In this practice, a leader increases their capacity to influence by challenging their traditional views about what influence is. Traditionally, our way of looking at influence has confined leaders to one role, the one with the great idea who spends much of their time trying to sell it.    With respect to leadership presence, this practice builds a leader’s capacity for balance. When it comes to influence, balance is the crossroads where our will meets our openness. Our will refers to our efforts and intentions and our openness is our receptivity to what is beyond ourselves - other people, diverse views, opportunities that are already going on, sudden turns of events etc.     Get your copy of The Coach on My Shoulder on www.amazon.ca

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🩷 Discover how HeartMath has empowered us to manage stress and communicate effectively. Here are some insights on staying calm in chaotic situations from WELLOGA expert speaker jenna medina on tapping into the heart space for better emotional regulation - just like the military in Toronto was trained to do! 🩷 Transform your teams responses and embrace new approaches to challenges! #HeartMath #StressManagement #EmotionalRegulation #PersonalGrowth #Mindfulness #MentalWellness #CommunicationSkills #CalmInChaos #FlowState #LifeChanging #CorporateWorkshops #WELLOGA

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