Women’s Ways of Leading

Though agreement isn’t universal, it is fairly broadly acknowledged these days that men and women tend to lead differently from one another in some clearly identifiable ways. Women are generally credited with employing a style that is more democratic, collaborative and inclusive while men are identified with a more authoritative and directive style based on a well defined hierarchy. The...
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Women Working in a Man’s World – Finding Strategies for Success

The term “Women Working in a Man’s World” may be an old and cliché term, but it still carries substantial meaning for those who work in jobs traditionally held by men or in a setting where those in leadership roles are predominantly men and the “masculine” approach to getting results is more accepted. According to the 2012 Catalyst* Census for Fortune 500...
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Finding the Right Coach

One of the most important things you can do when you are planning to be coached, is to find the right coach.  It shouldn’t be an enormously difficult undertaking but it is very important.   If you’ve already made the decision to seek coaching then you’ve most likely decided there’s an area of your life or work that is not as fulfilling or as productive as you expect or need it to...
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Coaching is for Everyone, Not Just Athletes

Coaching can benefit anyone in their work and/or life.  If coaching is used to help athletes reach their highest potential, why shouldn’t people take advantage of coaching to reach their highest potential in their work or daily life? Just as athletic coaches interact with their coachees to provide insight and skill development, life and executive coaches facilitate learning and skill...
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Benefits Of Professional Coaching

Professional coaching helps you increase your awareness of yourself and how you see the world so you can take action in ways that improve the results you get.  The way we see ourselves and how we see the world has everything to do with what options we are able to see for the choices we might make.  So, increasing your awareness of yourself and understanding how you see the world can make a...
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