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on #informedintuition "The idea that you can improve your performance by relaxing and “just trusting your gut” is popular. While it may be true that intuition is valuable in routine or familiar situations, informed intuition is the result of deliberate practice. You cannot consistently improve your ability to make decisions without considerable practice, reflection, and analysis." ~The Making of an Expert; by K. Anders Ericsson, Michael J. Prietula, and Edward T. Cokely #reflection #executivecoaching #outoftheboxthinking #leadership

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We've all been there: your organization is going through change, rumours have started flying, and the helpful reassurance you try to offer backfires. I loved this article by Liz Fosslien in Harvard Business Review on "How Leaders Miscommunicate When Tensions Are High". She nails the common pitfalls--I've seen them all in my experience coaching leadership teams. Here are three of them to watch out for, along with some practical examples of how to improve communications in difficult times. 1. Lack of Clarity: Ambiguity in communication can lead to confusion and misalignment. Take time to ensure your messaging is clear and direct to maintain team focus. 👎 "We had to cancel some projects. Move on to other tasks." 👍 "Due to budget constraints, we are cancelling Project X. We will reallocate resources to Project Y, which has higher strategic importance. Team members affected by the cancellation will be reassigned with clear new objectives by the end of this week." 2. Over-reassurance: While it’s important to calm fears, over-reassurance can appear dismissive. Balance empathy with honesty to sustain trust. 👎 "There might be a change in leadership, but it shouldn’t affect you." 👍 "We are preparing for a leadership transition to bring fresh perspectives. The new leader will be introduced at our quarterly meeting, where they will share their vision and strategic plans. Your roles and responsibilities will remain unchanged during this period." 3. Ignoring Feedback: Shutting out team input during high-stress times can worsen the situation. Foster an environment where feedback is welcomed and valued. The tricky part: invite input that you will be able to implement and remember to acknowledge it. 👎 "We’re not sure what the future holds, but keep working hard." 👍 "While we finalize our future direction, our immediate focus is on sustaining our current projects and improving customer satisfaction. We are hosting a series of workshops to gather your input and will communicate the finalized strategy by the end of next month." Navigating high-tension situations is challenging, but with mindful communication, you can lead your team through it. What strategies have you found effective in high-stress moments? Link to the full article: https://lnkd.in/gaK7j_kg

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Have you booked a demo of this program yet? On June 16, being at the hot seat of HR Bar I was amazed to learn how the professionals now have started given attention to their wellbeing, mental health & seeking coaching tools to address their daily challenges. I introduced ‘Leader As Coach’ a flagship corporate program from Erickson Coaching International Canada. It is 20 hours program to bring a solution focused mindset to Managers dealing with daily loaded tasks and building teams. During Q&A session many interesting questions were posed. What is coaching? How is it different from counselling or a therapy? How is it different from training and mentoring? Why professionals should hire a coach? We also discussed how managers get overwhelmed with piled up tasks and how coaching may improve their TIME MANAGEMENT. How non cooperative team members come difficult to work with and how HOW COACHING MAY HELP BUILD CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT WORKPLACE. Most importantly, we address the necessity of LEADERSHIP by HR managers to build a collaborative environment. If you like to introduce Leadership in your organisation or transform yourself into a leader, book a demo by sending a message today.

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by constant challenges and struggling to keep your team motivated in the face of adversity? In this week's episode of Helping organisations thrive podcast, we tackle the critical issue of leadership resilience head-on. Join me as I welcome Marie-Hélène Pelletier, PhD, MBA to explore the strategic elements of building resilience as a leader. We'll strip it back to basics, defining resilience and strategic resilience, and uncover why a strategic plan is vital for success. Dr. Pelletier guides us through: Where to start when creating a strategic resilience plan. Impactful exercises and practices for building resilience. Key behaviors for successfully executing and maintaining your plan. By the end of this episode, you'll feel inspired and equipped to tackle resilience more strategically, transforming how you lead through challenges. Don't let unpredictability derail your leadership. Tune in and learn how to thrive, not just survive, in today's dynamic business environment. Link to the full episode in the comments below.

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Please join us for an all-new discussion about the important leadership role that women are playing in sustainability in organizations and communities. 🗓️ Friday, November 8, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm on Zoom In this 90-minute interactive session, you’ll gain: • A deeper understanding of the sustainability landscape, including evolving regulatory and leadership roles. • New perspectives on how sustainability impacts your function and industry. • A critical thinking framework to help navigate current and future sustainability challenges. If you've joined us before, here’s what’s new: • Updates on regulatory and legal shifts impacting ESG leadership and accountability. • Scenario planning exercises to prepare for sustainability-related risks that could affect your organization. • Exploration of your unique role in sustainability leadership—including roles you may not have considered. Register Today to Reserve Your Spot!

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Hello LinkedIn Community! I’m thrilled to reconnect and reintroduce myself to this wonderful network. For those who may not know me well, I’m Johann, known as Jo, a seasoned nonprofit leader with over 25 years of experience in empowering leaders. A bit about me: Passion ❤️: I’m deeply committed to supporting new and aspiring non-profit leaders. I believe in fostering growth and well-being while navigating the complexities of the sector. Interests 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦: When I’m not working, you’ll find me spending quality time with my family. Family is everything! Goal 🎯: My current focus is on coaching and helping managers and leaders build the skills and confidence needed to succeed in this field. I’m excited to share insights, learn from others, and connect with like-minded professionals. If you’re looking for guidance or just want to chat about non-profit leadership, don’t hesitate to reach out! Let’s make an impact together! #NonProfitLeadership #CareerGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #CoachingForSuccess #NonProfitVeteran #WorkLifeBalance #LeadershipCoaching

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"You can't override your health. You can't just decide that I'm going to be here in this toxic environment and it's their problem; they have to fix it. I will tough it out." -Marie-Hélène Pelletier, PhD, MBA Marie-Hélène Pelletier, PhD, MBA, or Dr. P, was recently on the Learnit podcast with my lovely teammate and boss Darren Bridgett. Let me drop a few gems 💎 for you from that podcast: 💎Resilience must be a strategy--->Building resilience requires a proactive, strategic approach similar to how businesses plan and launch products. It's not just about reactive measures but having a resilience plan in place before challenges arise. 💎 Flexibility wins!---> A resilience plan should be adaptable, allowing for adjustments based on changing circumstances, much like how businesses need to pivot strategies depending on market conditions. 💎Your values and awareness---> Understanding your personal values and aligning them with your resilience actions is crucial. This ensures that the plan is tailored to what truly matters to you, making it more sustainable. Two other big value concepts: 🍎 I LOVED the "Day One vs. Day Eight" Metaphor: The difference between being fresh and resilient on "Day One" and being exhausted on "Day Eight" highlights the importance of maintaining resilience over time, even as demands increase. 🍎 Avoiding the 'Rock' Identity: While being called the "rock" may seem like a compliment, it can lead to neglecting personal needs. Leaders should avoid this identity to maintain their well-being and effectiveness. <---this is a big one for me! Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gyV8k6TA Comment below: What are YOU doing to build and maintain your resilience plan? How does that dovetail into joy for you this month? 🍁 🍂 🍁 🍂🍁 🍂🍁 🍂🍁 🍂🍁 🍂🍁 🍂🍁 🍂🍁 🍂🍁 🍂 During September, I am sharing actionable posts each day and week having a specific theme that ties into the overall focus on trust, joy, gratitude, energy creation, and happiness. I hope you engage! 🍁 🍂 🍁 🍂🍁 🍂🍁 🍂🍁 🍂🍁 🍂🍁 🍂🍁 🍂🍁 🍂🍁 🍂

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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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🌟 Explore New Horizons with "Sacred Workforce: Implementing Trauma-Informed HR Practices" 🌟 Join me in a nurturing space where we'll learn how to implement trauma-informed HR practices. Together, let's create a workplace that prioritizes empathy and growth. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g4QwXStc #HRDevelopment #EmpatheticLeadership #SacredWorkforce

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Making meetings and presentations accessible to people involves more than just font size and subtitles on video. During our last Inclusion Speakers Webinar, Inclusive communications expert and author of the Inclusive Speaker, Denis Boudreau explained some of the other common challenges people with various visible and invisible disabilities have with traditional presentations and some of the ways we can make them more inclusive. These include: - not relying exclusively on colour on slides - adjusting contrast - pre-presentation preparation, slide distribution, handouts - not overloading slides with content And so much more. Please check out this great clip.  For more on Denis and our other speakers please go to https://lnkd.in/gDk6ecm3 #InclusivePresentations #AccessibleCommunications #InclusionSpeakers #InvisibleDisabilities Ingrid Palmer, Brandi Heather, Marjorie Aunos, Kristin Light, Zoe Mitchell

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Question: How do you approach and manage the challenges that arise when working towards creating more inclusive communities? My answer: I approach the complexities and challenges in the space by taking a systemic approach of reviewing what I call “the three p’s”. Policies, practices, and procedures”. These areas are the key contributors of disparate outcomes. As a practitioner, I learned the importance of leveraging data in highlighting those outcomes as you seek to develop interventions. Using data is key to eliminating the emotionally charged debates that can occur as you talk about DEI. Read more of my Q&A at https://lnkd.in/efPJcecy. 

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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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How are you creating an inclusive workplace? Building an inclusive environment fosters a culture of respect and belonging, allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work. When inclusivity is prioritized, employees feel valued and supported, leading to better collaboration, innovation, and overall success. It's not just about representation—it’s about ensuring everyone has a voice and the tools they need to thrive. What actions will you take today to make your workplace more inclusive?

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THIS. This is why I do what I do. To understand that while you did not put the program into your subconscious, it's our job to re-program. Our subconscious/habits/paradigms want to keep us 'safe' (whatever that is). So many nuances that impact the ability to achieve goals that we might think it's impossible. It is simple, just not easy. That repetition? Seems like it should be easy, but how often have we tried to instill a new habit - and failed. We didn't fail - we just stopped trying. It is exactly the same as when we learned how to drive a car. We wanted to drive. First time on the road with the instructor - probably not the best sample of our driving life. And yet - here we are, driving. Repetition. Over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over (I can keep this up...) Consider this - what is the last thing you wanted to learn that you were willing to put in the repetition? Now, let's see what that looks like for our BHAGs. What is the thing you want bad enough?

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What if every workday began with these three powerful questions? 📊 On a scale of 1 to 7 (low to high): ·      How engaged do you plan to be today? ·      How much risk are you willing to take? ·      How much do you care about others’ experiences today? These were the thought-provoking questions that 📚 Michael Bungay Stanier kicked off with at the Peel Regional Police Senior Leadership Team Day earlier this week. Diving into the concept of Best Possible Relationships (BPR) from his new book, we explored the value of examining our roles in workplace relationships—and strategies to make them stronger. It was inspiring to see Michael coaching Chief Nishan Duraiappah live, giving a real-time model of what a 'coach-like' culture could look like within the service. Watching leaders embrace this journey—taking risks, reflecting deeply, and committing to building meaningful relationships—was a highlight of the day for me, both as a planner and participant. Relationships are hard, and they can drain the energy from our work. Paying attention to HOW we want to be together can really improve WHAT we accomplish. Michael’s question, “How will you fix it when things go wrong?” has stayed with me as a guide for those inevitable tough moments. We circled back to it in the afternoon, sharing thoughts on what it really takes to create resilient, respectful workplaces. 💡 How do you approach those challenging relational moments at work? What strategies do you use to "fix it" when things go wrong? I'd love to hear your thoughts and approaches!

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Jordan Friesen and Anna McGregor are leading the way in supporting organizations and leaders in making space and time for meaningful conversations on mental health in the workplace. Check out their insights below in the #MindsetMonthly report. Better yet, add it to your inbox!

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What a privilege to be able to share my 4G’s formula and fill hearts and minds with the inner strength to make fabulous choices and masterfully navigate our complex changing world. even more exciting, you don’t have to be a member (or in NZ) to register for this webinar! #leadership #innerstrength #motivation #navigatechange #uncertainty

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