Human Insight Meets Machine Memory: The Future of Coaching Starts Here
From my associate, Grant Tate. “How are you using A.I. in your executive coaching business?” Tom asked. “I’m experimenting,” I said, “but there’s so much more I could do.” We were talking in a live video session with the Chaotic Confluence community — an online group of coaches and professionals exploring how A.I. is changing our work. […]
Strategic Coaching for Sustained Growth: Doing the Right Job, Right Way, and Right Now
From my associate, Janice Giannini. Close your eyes for a moment and create a picture of your company where 70% of the leaders are resilient and empowered to be adaptable and innovative. Then, create a picture of the competitive advantage the entire organization creates by working in this way. Is that a place you would […]
Fix ‘Em or Fire ‘Em: Tough Choices in Leadership
From my associate, Grant Tate. Many leaders, especially in government and large institutions, struggle with underperforming employees who drain productivity, morale, and resources. My colleague and I experienced this last week: an organization director, overwhelmed with frustration, has multiple cases of long-term underperformance but feels constrained by bureaucracy, fear of legal retaliation, and a workplace […]
Developing Enterprise-Wide Perspective in Senior Leaders: A Coaching Guide for CEOs
Introduction I have often observed that upper-middle managers will remain too deeply rooted in their specific departments or functional responsibilities. This results in a limited, vertical perspective. To be viewed as promotable, aspiring executives must develop a horizontal perspective that aligns with the organization’s broader objectives, demonstrating an understanding of enterprise-level dynamics essential for executive […]
Why Would Someone Want or Need a Coach?
From my associate Janice Giannini. Has anyone ever heard these comments: “Do I have time for one more thing to do?” Or “Coaching helps a little, but I’m not sure it’s worth it.” And, “I’m pretty good at what I do.” The biggie is, “Nobody else understands my business the way I do.” While the […]
Can AI Be My Coach?
From my associate, Grant Tate. I’ve been working with generative AI since ChatGPT was released in 2022, primarily exploring how to use the system in the practice of consulting and coaching. I’ve been coaching professionals and executives for over fifteen years, helping them be successful in their jobs, building confidence, honing their decision-making process, becoming […]
Uncovering the Mysteries of Coaching
Today the growing pressures of global competition fuel the demand for more-effective business leaders at every level. It is their responsibility to set the tone and style for their organization and affect any cultural shifts to meet changing values and expectations of the marketplace. Managers and future leaders must themselves change and be prepared to […]
Spending More Time in Quadrant II
From my associate, Ellen Nonemaker. Stephen Covey – Habit #3 “Things which matter most – Must never be at the mercy of things that matter least.” Goethe For years I have been a great fan and follower of Stephen Covey. The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People* was first published in 1989 and has been published […]