Posts from the Leadership Coaching Category
Benefits of Executive Coaching
August 15th, 2009 by Beth Kennedy
“Coaching is unlocking a person’s potential to maximize their own performance. It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them. Clients say coaching brings out their best by helping them focus, break down tasks and clarify their values.”
- Fortune Magazine
Is your track record outstanding but you are still unable to reach the career goals you want or expected? Do you want to increase productivity and efficiency? Are you ready to develop your full leadership potential?
Over 90% of our executive coaching clients report the following after working with us for a year:
- 80% improvement in working relationships with peers and direct reports
- Effectiveness in communication increased by 80%
- Ability to manage conflict more effectively increased by 75%
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When The Student Is Ready The Teacher Will Appear
July 24th, 2009 by Beth Kennedy
This is a Buddhist proverb. Though it has ‘spiritual connotations, of course, it does mean more than that.
When you needed to learn new skills to advance in your field, accomplish or attain goals you thought were well beyond your reach, gain new perspectives on situations at work and at home, you often found someone to help you. That certain person seemed to ‘arrive’ at just the right moment. You were ready.
Want to succeed in your company, career and life? Well the coach is here, is the student ready to Spark Success?
What Really is Linked In?
March 10th, 2009 by Beth Kennedy
If you already have a linked In profile, give yourself a gold star! If your like many of my new clients…you have been hearing about it and wondering what is this site called Linked In and is it really important?
- Linked In is a business - oriented social networking site.
- It is an interconnected network of experienced professionals from around the world, representing 170 industries and 200 countries. You can learn more at LinkedIn.com.
I have some great stories on how clients were able to use Linked In for networking that led to jobs. My latest story is a client was contacted by a recruiter because he was so impressed with his Linked In profile. Not only did the job sound like a great career fit, the salary range is way higher than my client every dreamed.
Linked In really can help connect you to others to spark success!
“Regardless of what success means to you, you can’t achieve it without the help of others.” Vivian Buchan
Love Your Heart!
February 14th, 2009 by Beth Kennedy
My family and I found out on January 30, 2009 that my sister would be having open heart surgery on February 6, 2009 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. A strange coincidence, the day of her surgery just happened to be National Heart Day. The lobby was filled with hundreds of red heart balloons when my Mom and I brought her in that morning for the surgery. The week as you can imagine was filled with all sorts of emotions. Thankfully, the surgery was a success. On our daily visits I found myself not only being thankful for all the little things in life, but but I really thought a lot about leadership and careers in health care.
I was able to observe the health care practitioners that really had a great fit! I observed their passion, customer service, presence to the patient and the great follow up they provided. My sister’s doctor, Dr. Stelzer was a true example of leadership. He provided 100% ++ customer service, he provided recognition to nurses and other floor staff, and he made such an effort to connect with every person. I observed some doctors that spoke to the nurses as if they were from a different planet with a lack of respect.
Leadership skills are so important in every career and unfortunately lacking in many professionals. We need to ask ourselves:
- “How do I want my customers to describe me?” “What is my reputation?”
- We each have an opportunity to challenge ourselves and focus on how we can be a leader and spark success in ourself and others!
Washington D.C. – Leadership Coaching
October 4th, 2008 by Beth Kennedy
I just got home from attending a 3 day Certification Training on Leadership Coaching sponsored by Linkage Incorporated that took place in Georgetown. The best part was on the last day they hired an actress who we had to coach. We had a business case study of a high performer who had issues with her Manager and also micro-managed her reports. We had to work through the Coaching model each of the participants doing one section and then received feedback from the Master Coach and classmates.
I often wonder why I am so motivated to attend these training sessions. I had a great section to coach where my coachee wanted to improve engagement with her team. I had only 20 minutes to move her to action – “laser coaching”. I received some great feedback and found the exercise extremely helpful. Getting feedback can be challenging but the goal is to make us aware of our strengths and opportunity areas. Have you recently asked for feedback from your Manager, customers or direct reports to see how your doing?
Leadership quote for the day
March 31st, 2008 by Beth Kennedy
“Leadership both projects to the future and reflects upon the past. It bursts with possibilities, flaunts peculiarities, and occasionally defies probabilities.”
~ Marcia Lynn Whicker
Entrepreneurial Leadership
March 11th, 2008 by Beth Kennedy
“Leadership is an active, living process. It is rooted in character, forged by experience, and communicated by example. -John Baldoni
Welcome to my first blog! I hope to leave you with insights that spark your career or leadership success!
I had the luck to be born into an entrepreneurial family. Both my parents’ Fathers had their own business in the moving & storage industry. The real gift I had was having a Father who was a natural leader! My Dad was the President of Steinway Moving & Storage, Long Island City, NY. A family owned and operated business since 1926.
I have a vivid memory of when I was a little girl and would get to assist my Dad on moving jobs. I remember when he was moving a department for Pan American Airlines. I followed him around as he prepared for the big moving day! We always arrived early and he covered every detail, from coffee and fresh rolls for all his employees to taping every wall corner to prevent paint from being scratched. The part that I remember the most was how he knew everyone’s name. It did not matter if they were a Vice President or an elevator operator he called them by their name. He had the gift of finding value in every person! Every time he would leave me by myself someone would come by and say your Dad is amazing!
- As we say in the career coaching business my Dad had the perfect career fit. He was so passionate about the moving industry and so committed to giving more than 100% customer service. He not only motivated his staff but his customers only wanted to book Steinway Movers.
- I dedicate this blog to my Father, Richard Benatti who passed away on May 27, 2003. He is the reason; I started my business – Benatti Training & Development, 15 years ago. He taught me the authentic meaning of leadership and the power a true leader can have on their career and people around them. I never thought anyone could be as happy as he was at work and I feel thankful to have found that path for myself.
- I challenge you to follow your passions and find the fit that will engage you to give more than 100% in your career and life!