I would like to recommend a read that makes many people pause – Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman. Here is what it is about, in a nutshell… The average human lifespan is roughly four thousand weeks, assuming we live to be 80 years old. We have been conditioned to value being… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Executive Coaching
If You Are Losing Good People – Look At Their Managers
Grim, grim is my note today… do not despair though… there is hope! It is simple. A strong manager is one of the main reasons why people stay, perform and are engaged at work. Buckingham and Coffman said it a while ago – “so much money has been thrown at the challenge of keeping good… Read more »
Coaching Models – Part 2
A Discussion of the GROW Coaching Model to Enable Managers to Consider another “Coach Approach” At MarchFifteen, we use a number of different coaching models and strategies as certified/qualified business coaches. Some of these can be complex and require training and practice. Some coaching models, however, can be quite simple. We recognize the trend in… Read more »
Reflecting on Reflecting
Although in the business of coaching for well over a decade, I am still amazed at how powerful coaching can be. Recently, a young leader commented on our coaching conversation with “ah-why-didn’t-I-think-of-this”. From my perspective, as a coach I want to ensure the continuity of those precious coaching “aha” moments – when a Leader reflects… Read more »
Coaching Models – Part I
A Discussion of the ICA Coaching Model to Enable Managers to Consider ‘a Coach Approach’ At MarchFifteen we use a number of different coaching models and strategies as certified/qualified business coaches. Some of these can be complex and require training and practice. Some coaching models, however, can be quite simple. We recognize the trend in… Read more »
Executive Transition
The day began with a phone call from the VP HR of a professional services firm which I have been working with for several years now. “Scott is retiring, and you have to help him… otherwise he’s gonna’ DIE, the poor man”. Scott has given his whole life to the firm. Senior… Read more »
Now You Have Been Selected….
Now you have been selected. You are anxious, and happy that you got that dream job. You are on your way to your first day at work. You want to make a stellar first impression. Manicure, pedicure, hair: all done. You even bought a new outfit – and although it still does not… Read more »
