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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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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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An Integrated Human Resource System is crucial for organizations, providing a comprehensive set of functions and programs that share a common architecture and complement each other. This integration ensures that HR information systems and programs work together harmoniously, unlike traditional setups where functions operate independently. Learn more about integrating key HR talent management processes here: https://lnkd.in/emi8ja4Y

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👉Business Owners and Executives: Why do people like you choose to work with a professional executive coach? 1. Business, management, communication, and interpersonal skills development: To enhance their skills, style, and effectiveness in guiding their organization and teams. 2. Performance optimization: To identify personal and professional improvement areas, set goals, and develop strategies to achieve peak performance. 3. Strategic thinking and decision-making: To gain an outside perspective on complex business challenges and refine their strategic planning and critical decision-making approach. Would you find value in having someone 100% dedicated to your success? Would it feel good to know your fears and doubts are normal and there are highly effective strategies to manage them? Would you like a safe space to think out loud in a no-judgment zone? If you are open to exploring how working with me as your coach might be helpful, use this link: https://lnkd.in/ecGiNgne #business #managementdevelopment #success

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🌟 Liberating Structures Virtual Immersion Workshop • November 🌟 Ready to boost your facilitation practice? Join us for a Virtual Immersion this November 4, 11, 18 & 25! 🙌 🗓 Live Sessions: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST 💻 Where: Zoom 🎯 What’s in it for you? Experience and learn-by-doing powerful facilitation strategies to promote active, effective participation in any group setting—meetings, workshops, classrooms, and beyond! 🚀 ✨ What is an Immersion? Imagine learning a new language by living in a new country—intense, deep, and full of surprises! 😜 That’s exactly what an LS Immersion is like: » Not talking about it—but experiencing it! » Peek behind the curtain to see how simple (and powerful) LS can be 🤩 » Reflect, discuss, and apply LS to real-world situations 🌍 » Get all materials in open format to use immediately! » Get a physical Deck of LS Design Cards! This isn’t just a workshop—it’s an immersive experience. After 4 interactive sessions, you’ll leave with the skills and confidence to disrupt the status quo in how teams collaborate. 🛠️ 🤔 Why Virtual? This will be our 52nd Immersion, refined for years into a 4-week virtual journey! Balanced and structured for remote learning while boosting your in-person facilitation too! 🎉 🔗 Ready to dive in? Click the link below to sign up & reserve your spot today! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ https://lnkd.in/dxd2YUys #LiberatingStructures #VirtualFacilitation #Workshop #FacilitationSkills #GroupFacilitation #ActiveParticipation #LearningByDoing #PsychologicalSafety #InclusiveLeadership #Teamwork #AgileLeadership

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Great little post here about psych safety on virtual teams: https://lnkd.in/ggjecQ9y – As a part of a team that works more than 90% of the year in a virtual setting this has been something we have had to be intentional about as well at Aristotle Performance.   Here are the tips I would add to the article based on my experience: -Drop the formality – teams that are all business all the time struggle to innovate and share ideas that might be “off the agenda”. -Build relationships over a different format – I make regular phone calls. Yes, the phone. I start by saying some version of “how are you – I’m going for a walk – tell me how things are going” I still send along a text ahead of time to make sure I’m not disturbing anyone’s workflow but I make time and I aim to listen. -Don’t overwhelm your team with BS team building – take extra time and go to a comedy show or a tourist attraction when you are on a work trip. We went for an extra 3 days to Saltsburg after working with a German client. Keep it low key and low obligation so the focus is on a natural development of relationships instead of a forced or contrived situation. What tips would you offer from your experience as a leader? What about from your experience as a team player? #psychologicalsafety #leadership #virtualworkplace #virtualteam #online #workonline

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Inclusive Hiring Practices: A Blueprint for Organizational Success Inclusive hiring practices not only ensure compliance but also drive innovation, boost team performance, and showcase a company’s dedication to social responsibility. Diverse teams bring unique perspectives that foster creativity and enhance decision-making processes. Research conducted by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI, 2023) reveals that companies embracing inclusive hiring witness a 35% surge in productivity and a 20% increase in employee engagement. Moreover, organizations that mirror the diversity of their communities cultivate stronger customer loyalty. Despite the myriad benefits, many companies face challenges in implementing inclusive hiring strategies due to biases, outdated policies, and a lack of awareness. True inclusivity goes beyond traditional recruitment methods by actively seeking candidates from marginalized groups like individuals with disabilities, newcomers, and Indigenous communities. To excel in inclusive hiring, organizations should: - Craft job descriptions using inclusive language and focusing on essential skills. - Broaden recruitment channels by collaborating with community organizations and diversity-focused job boards. - Adopt bias-free hiring processes such as structured interviews and diverse hiring panels. - Provide accommodations to ensure an accessible and welcoming interview environment. - Conduct regular training for managers on unconscious bias and inclusive leadership. Leading by example, companies like Gowan Health (2023) have reported a 40% decrease in turnover rates and a notable uptick in employee satisfaction through inclusive hiring practices. Meanwhile, JobsAbility.ca (2023) showcases businesses that have witnessed improved team morale and a more positive workplace culture by embracing inclusive recruitment. Looking ahead, inclusive hiring isn’t just about meeting diversity quotas—it’s a strategic imperative. Organizations that embrace equitable recruitment practices build resilient, adaptable teams prepared to confront future challenges. References: - Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI). (2023). Inclusive hiring practices for Canadian employers. Retrieved from https://lnkd.in/esDh8dw5 - Gowan Health.

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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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🎙️ 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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On Complexity ... Complexity is not something that most can handle with grace; and it takes some work to get there. Jennifer Garvey Berger wrote some years back on some classic traps we encounter as soon as we deal with complexity. 5 Mindtraps: 1. Trapped by simple stories. Your desire for a simple story blinds you to a real one. 'Leaders who put too much faith in their heroic tales of the past and project simplistic versions of the future can be alluring - and ruinous. To escape we need to find our way out of simple stories and back into our complex real ones.' 2. Trapped by rightness. Just because it feels right doesn't make it right. 'When leaders believe they are right in a complex world, they become dangerous, because they ignore data that might show them they are wrong; they don't listen well to those around them; and they get trapped in a world they have created rather than the one that exists.' 3. Trapped by agreement. Longing for alignment robs you of good ideas. 'Too much agreement, while pleasant, makes us follow a narrow path rather than expanding our solution space.' 4. Trapped by control. Trying to take charge strips you of influence. 'When we care about big, complex, intertwined issues, leadership requires the counterintuitive move of letting go of control in order to focus on creating the conditions for good things to happen - often with outcomes better than we had originally imagined.' 5. Trapped by ego. Shackled to who you are now, you can't reach for who you'll be next. 'Though we rarely admit it to ourselves or others, we also spend quite a lot of our energy protecting our seemingly fragile ego....When we try to defend our egos rather than grow and change, we end up perfectly designed for a world that happened already, instead of growing better able to handle the world that is coming next.' What is your 'classic' pitfall ? 🥇 For those interested in this work (covering a part of adult development / ego development / vertical leadership development), I have a spare copy I am happy to give away. The first person to DM me gets it for free in the mail.

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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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“Andy, Do you think coaching could help me?” asked an executive I was having a casual conversation with following my presentation. I replied, “It's hard to know for sure upfront. Coaching will only work if you are coachable and you have gotta want to be better and be willing to do the work to make changes that create your growth.” He assured me he met the criteria, and we decided to try working together. We’ll see if we can find his path to a place called Better. It is a milestone on the way to Best. Explore how you might include coaching in your professional development plan. https://lnkd.in/ecGiNgne #business

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If you're a leader, manager, or organizational development professional looking to elevate your team's performance, I want to share how excited I am the Canadian Positive Psychology Association is partnering with the VIA Institute on Character to bring, for the first time, the VIA Strength-Based Organizational Development Certification to Canada! This course is an incredible opportunity to learn how to build thriving workplaces centered on strengths-based practices. Why is this valuable? Research shows that focusing on individual and collective strengths fosters authentic engagement, stronger relationships, and better overall performance. This 3-day immersive in-person experience in Toronto—followed by 3 virtual half-days—will be led by senior leaders at VIA Institute on Character, sharing evidence-based strategies that have transformed organizations worldwide. You'll also gain access to a digital learning platform and a supportive learning community for ongoing growth. For those who want to catalyze positive change, this certification is the key. https://lnkd.in/gMeXVj7F #positivepsychology, #characterstrengths, #transformation #workplacewellbeing

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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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Does Your Body Language Align with How You Want to Be Perceived as a Leader? As a leader, your body language says more than you might think. Does it convey support, empathy, and rapport with your team, or are you unintentionally pushing them away with your nonverbal cues? Many leaders are unaware of what their body language communicates in the moment, yet it plays a significant role in how others perceive their #leadership style. Your Body Language Conveys Your Leadership Style Let’s dive into some simple but powerful body language hacks that will help you become a more successful and confident leader. 👉🏾Initiate the Handshake and Lean In When you meet someone, initiate the handshake and slightly lean in. This conveys confidence and openness, setting a positive tone for the interaction. It shows that you’re ready to engage and take charge of the conversation. 👉🏾Use Hand Gestures to Enhance Your Message Hand gestures can amplify your message when used correctly. Palms facing slightly upward and outward are seen as open and approachable, signaling that you’re receptive and friendly. However, be mindful of palm-down gestures, as they can come off as dominant or even aggressive. 👉🏾Stand Tall and Make Eye Contact Good posture and eye contact signal that you’re attentive, engaged, and in control. Standing up straight while talking and maintaining eye contact with your team members communicates that you’re confident and focused on the conversation. 👉🏾Avoid Touching Your Face or Neck While using hand gestures is important, be cautious about touching your face or neck during conversations. These movements often indicate insecurity or nervousness, which can undermine your authority. 👉🏾Manage Nerves with Controlled Breathing I often get asked, "Karen, what should I do if I’m nervous or someone gets under my skin but I don’t want them to know?" Here’s a simple trick: Exhale slowly through your nose. This controlled breathing helps release tension that may otherwise show up in your body language as clenched fists, raised shoulders, or tightened neck muscles. The more relaxed your body, the more in control you’ll appear. 👉🏾Make Your Body Language Work for You As a leader, you can’t avoid making an impression—but you can influence the impression you make. The more you practice open and powerful body language, the more natural and effective it becomes. Leadership isn’t just about what you say; it’s about how you say it, and how you show up nonverbally. By aligning your body language with the message you want to convey, you can enhance your communication, build stronger relationships with your team, and establish yourself as a more impactful and trustworthy leader. If you are a leader, and would like to strengthen your verbal or nonverbal communication acumen, feel free to reach out to find out more about our; Executive Communication & Body Language Coaching Programs #BodyLanguage #CommunicationSkills #LeadershipDevelopment

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Have you ever helped someone only to notice they keep retreating to their old patterns? They fail to take your advice or make any changes to get what they say they want? I have I am reading Breakthrough Coaching by Marcia Reynolds, PsyD, MCC. It is the ICF (International Coaching Federation) Edmonton Charter Chapter book club choice And already I am feeling such resonance with the content I have highlights, underlined words and added punctuation and stars on the page, I have even made notes in a separate journal These concepts are so insightful that I also want to share them with you It may help you understand others better So why do we resist change? 1️⃣ “Routines our solutions to yesterday’s problems … they relieve us from having to think through steps” 2️⃣ “People prefer the certainty of misery to the misery of uncertainty” 3️⃣ “When you don’t have any past experiences, indicating how to succeed in the present situation, the brain defaults to predict failure. Prompting us to resist and avoid taking the risks required to grow.” Would love to hear your thoughts on these ideas! #thetalksicologist #growth #change

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