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Executive presence is a term we increasingly hear included in discussions about leadership readiness, succession planning and talent development. Often used as a “catch-all” proxy when assessing leadership potential, my work with coaching clients indicates the comprehension about executive presence is elusive and, at times, uncertain. In other …
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In modern times, there’s a lot of talk about authentic engagement. The idea of an individual’s authentic self is considered in various contexts. They include, but aren’t limited to, one’s work life, familial relationships, friend groups, community commitments, and lastly, one’s social media presence. However, when you really think about it, what …
I was recently certified as an Executive Culture Coach in an emerging discipline called Organizational Culture Coaching (OCC). OCC, which was pioneered by the Maslow Leadership Center, is a research driven and empirically validated field of coaching. Recognizing the need for a new leadership approach in the post-covid era, some OCC resulting …
Years ago, I worked with a woman who, unbeknownst to me at the time, struggled with imposter syndrome. She had the top job. This woman was sharp, poised, and imminently qualified for the role. She was also the first Black woman to hold the position. She was a visionary and knew how to innovate. Simply put, she was the right person at the right …
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Emotional intelligence is typically defined as the ability to sense, understand and effectively harness the power of emotions to facilitate higher and more meaningful levels of connection, collaboration and productivity. Studies have shown the most successful leaders and top performers have highly developed emotional intelligence skills which …
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