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October 23–25, 2014
“THINK, ACT, ACHIEVE EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS:”
WINNING EXECUTIVE COACHING STRATEGIES FOR
THE LEADER AND THE COACH
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Presidential Support of Diversity
“Our Nation derives strength from the diversity of its population and from its commitment to equal opportunity for all. We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of our society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are brought to bear to overcome our greatest challenges.”
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MENTORING
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”
— Nelson Mandela
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ICE BREAKER
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WARM-UP!
• Where are you right now?• What’s up with work, family, personally?• Any issues, challenges a coach can help you
with?
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YOUR LENS?
• “WE SEE THE WORLD THE WAY THAT WE ARE VICE THE WAY THAT IT IS”
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LEADERSHIP
OBJECTIVES
• Expand the reach of successful leadership development through executive coaching.
• Build a greater pool of diverse, high potential leaders through effective utilization of coaching resources.
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PURPOSE OF COACHING
Productivity & Morale
• Life development
• Leadership
• Self-awareness
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COACHING/MENTORING
• Coach
“emphasis on personal”
• Mentor
“guides a protégé’s career”
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BENEFITS OF COACHING
• Stronger leadership pipeline• Facilitate benefits of coaching on-boarding• Drives retention• Engagement
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KEY STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE COACHING
• Identify the coachee (High-po employee)• Identify the challenge/issue/problem• Open mind• Non-judgmental• Personal growth by introspection
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QUESTIONS???
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RECOMMENDED BOOKS
• THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF SUCCESS…Laws of Leadership for Black
Women By: Elaine Meryl Brown, Marsha Haygood, and Rhonda Joy McLean
• QUIET By: Susan Cain
• WHEN YOU GET THERE By: Jennifer Carroll
• 10 STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL [Coaching] By: Sophie Oberstein
• THE MENTOR’S GUIDE By: Linda Phillips-Jones, Ph.D.