Imagine a world where new leaders could sign up for their own coach – a private one-on-one coach who could provide a bit of personalized training AND discuss their own specific new-manager situations. Using the leadership wisdom available in the general marketplace, standing on the shoulders of the ‘greats’, enhanced by weekly discussions with a coach, imagine how these managers could learn and practice, and get feedback in a weekly, flexible way.
Rather than getting frustrated with trial and error in the workplace, rather than just avoiding the manager-staff interaction, rather than risking your own future credibility as a leader, you can now engage your own private coach. Even in ‘secret’ – in the privacy of video sessions after work. Over the course of 5-10-15 weeks, you can begin to gain skills, confidence, and successful interactions with your new team. No one need know HOW it happened.
What emerges is a new you…. a charismatic, engaging, empathetic, visionary leader with a highly effective team. You can then begin your climb to being an even greater leader with a full collection of tools in your toolbox and success from the start. You become even more valuable to the company, to your team members (each on their own growth path), and to your own own career.
Team Leaders/Managers
This bright future is now available to you!
The following Journey to Leader coaching modules are available following the Discovery / Introductory Discussion.
Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Dev Managers
This applies to you, too!
Check out the modules customized for you.
Additional coaching modules can be customized for your role or for any topic in which you wish to grow through coaching!
Contact me for more information, or (better option) sign up for your own first free Discovery Session.
Need a bit of time for self-reflection first? Head to the pre-Discovery page to see if you are ready.
Journey to Leader Modules
1. Start with Why | Why does WHY matter so much What WHY’s matter in your role What WHY’s matter to your team How to practice WHY leadership |
2. Tuckman’s Model of Teamwork (Forming, Storming, Norming…) | What are the stages – how teams go from being nice, to arguing, to working together. How do they apply to leadership Guiding your team through stages |
3. Superpowers for You and Your Team | What are they What are yours How to determine the superpowers in your team How to use them to solve problems using the skills of everyone. |
4. Levels of Listening | What are the levels (internal, external, global) How do they apply to your leadership Why do they matter Practice rounds in the 3 levels |
5. Emotional Intelligence | What is it and why does it matter The 4 quadrants Self-assessment How to improve |
6. Leadership is an Art & Drive | Direction (VVG) Enable others Civility and Values Nurturing Drive Motivation: Autonomy, Mastery & Purpose |
7. Agile Leadership – Strategic Doing | Lean Startup concepts Strategic Doing Lean Strategy Short Cycles Collaboration |
8. Storytelling – Key Techniques for Leaders | Why stories work A few key styles – frameworks The storytelling card deck The Leaders Guide to Storytelling Exercises for teams or individuals |
9. Originals & Non-Conformists | Are you an original, or do you want to be one? What novel ideas captivate you? How to be an original without risking it all |
10. 9 Minutes on Monday | Purpose to Paycheck The Monday Routine Forging a Bond Increase Motivation Better Reward/ Recognitions |
11. Smarter, Faster, Better | 8 productivity concepts Self-organizing team & motivation Cognitive tunnels Team members make the difference How do these apply to your leadership? |
12. 5 Dysfunctions of a Team | What are the dysfunctions? Where is your team How are you contributing How to guide your team through them |
13. 6 Hats Thinking for Problem Solving | What are they How do they apply to leadership How do you make use of them Creative Abrasion |
14. Lean Change Management | FUD Factor Co-creating Change Why Lean? |
15. Performance Reviews that Work | How often & trends – the agile approach Coaching Mindset 360 approach Self assessments Respectful candor Phrase & Behaviors |
16. Negotiating a Better Salary | Key negotiation preparation Know your worth / Get your worth How to prepare How to negotiate |
17. Working with Difficult People | Types of bad bosses Strategies to understand them Strategies to succeed in spite of them How are you one of them |
Be ready to take on the challenge, and get ready for the one after that!
Earn respect and appreciation from your teams, peers, and senior leaders.
Blossom into the leader you were created to be.