The Leading Advantage: Leadership Coaching to Propel Success

Claire Edmondson, VP of Client Solutions at CPI Twin Cities joins the show to discuss the teams' survey, "Leadership in the New Work Environment".  Claire explores how leaders are building trust, working to keep their employees engaged, and retaining their highest performers.  

Tamara Tasche, SVP of Executive and Transition Services at CPI Twin Cities joins the show to continue discussing the teams' survey, "Leadership in the New Work Environment".  She highlights some of the challenges, stressors, opportunities, and roadblocks leaders are experiencing throughout the changing environment in the pandemic.  

Maureen O'Malley Rehfuss, President & CEO of CPI Twin Cities, joins the show to discuss her teams' findings in their survey, "Leadership in the New Work Environment".  Leaders, both new and seasoned, are tackling unique challenges and finding new opportunities to engage and develop their people.

Matt Barney, PH.D. Founder and CEO of LeaderAmp continues the conversation on LeaderAmp and PowerAmp Coaching.  This episode further explores the proprietary assessments, scientifically designed and developed to create precise and valid measurements on which to build coaching engagements.  When engaging a workforce in any coaching program, these unique assessments allow for qualitative measures of improvement and targeted development.

On this special episode of The Leading Advantage, Al Porras, of CPI Houston, hosts a live coaching session to debrief the PowerAmp Coaching assessments.  Having completed both self and 360-Assessments, Brooke, our High Potential Project Manager, is ready to select which dimensions of development are appropriate to focus on for her coaching engagement.  This approach of starting with valid and precise data ensures targeted growth and measurable ROI for the organization.   Listen in to experience the impact of world-class coaching combined with industry leading science and technology.

On this special episode of The Leading Advantage, Shirley Triller of HRD Advisory Group, a CPI Firm, walks through an assessment debrief in a live coaching session.  Having completed both self and 360-Assessments, Chris, our Marketing Director, is ready to select which dimensions of development are appropriate to focus on for his 6-month coaching engagement.  This approach of starting with valid and precise data ensures targeted growth and measurable ROI for the organization.   Listen in to experience the impact of world-class coaching combined with industry leading science and technology.

Matt Barney, PH.D. Founder and CEO of LeaderAmp joins the show to discuss how his team addressed the need to scale coaching across organizations.  Career Partners International and LeaderAmp have joined forces to launch PowerAmp Coaching, harnessing sound science, cutting edge technology, and experienced coaches to deliver unparalleled Leadership Development and ROI.

Dr. Brandi M Baldwin, of CPI Austin, Texas, is a psychology and business professor turned coach who focuses on D&I, motivating millennial leaders, and advocating for equity in all levels of organizations.  This episode explores key components and measures in a successful DE&I coaching or consultant engagement.

Adrianna Gabriel of CCI Consulting joins the show to discuss how organizations can begin or continue forward on the path of their DE&I Journey.  As an Executive Coach and Training Consultant, Adrianna specializes in Diversity & Inclusion to promote workplace cultures that increase belonging.  Cultural change can be difficult, but with a structured approach it, like other business challenges, can be overcome allowing organizations to flourish.

John Burke of CPI Texla joins the show to discuss how he coaches his team to remain agile.  We cover his decision-making process and review the boundaries of agility and the need to deliver beyond expectations.

Hosted by Robert Newland, CEO of Newland Associates, a CPI Firm, this is our first Spanish language episode.  Claudia Rosales of CPI Peru joins the show to discuss leadership agility and team engagement in times of change and uncertainty.

Kathy O'Halloran of Power Connections, a CPI Firm, joins the show with insights on how to re-engage employees.  Whether returning to the office or working remotely, leaders will often need to establish new expectations of their teams.  With new goals and objectives comes a need for increased communication, better employer support, and greater levels of transparency.

Roberta Bemiller, Director of Leadership Development at CPI Buffalo/Niagara, joins the show to guide leaders through practical re-entry plans. With an analytical, yet caring approach leaders can help their teams prepare to come back to the office or continue to work remotely. Flexibility is paramount in these times, but having good data helps leaders make informed decisions that are right for the organization and their people.

Kirsty Turnbull of Audrey Page & Associates, a CPI Firm, joins us to discuss Reskilling in the workplace.  Organizations are struggling to find talent that meets the constantly changing demands of the market.  By investing in employees and planning for the future, leaders can create a more engaged workforce that can adapt to new challenges and opportunities.

Bill Brimmer of Learning Dynamics, a CPI Firm, joins us on this episode with insight on the benefits of reskilling within organizations. Bill highlights employee's desires for continuous growth and how organizations can begin to implement new programs that enhance engagement and productivity.

Rachel Medvin of CCI Consulting, a CPI Firm, speaks to the major changes in employee engagement brought on by COVID-19. Leaders need to shift their approach and manage their teams as life in the workplace and at home have been turned upside down. Rachel outlines five factors of employee engagement that leaders can actively work to improve connections and productivity.

Barbara Greene, of Greene & Associates, a CPI Firm, reveals her approach to keeping teams and leaders more resilient through challenges. With a six-part approach to resiliency, Barbara shows how this strength takes many forms and can be fostered through a variety of approaches.

Rob Croner speaks to the pitfalls of emotional well-being at work during COVID-19. Leaders must take the time to work with their team and exhibit the behaviors they hope to see in others. Individual well-being and organizational success are tightly linked.

Mark Saddic of CCI Consulting joins us to discuss different ways that Leaders can adapt their presence and performance to take advantage of new opportunities. Amplifying good leadership principals allows Leaders to better adapt with their team to improve engagement and create connections.

Elaine Varelas of Keystone Partners, a CPI Firm, joins us to discuss the challenges of leading a team through uncharted territory. With a human approach, honest communication, and an inclination towards adaptability, leaders can create stronger and more resilient teams.

Erica Golden from Torchiana, a Career Partners International Firm, speaks on the topic of executives in a career transition. She walks us through a different approach when leaders are searching for their next role. Instead of finding a company that can do the most for you, find the company that you can help the most. This episode explains the reasoning behind this strategy. 

Robert Newland of Newland Associates, a CPI Firm, discusses the benefits of small scale coaching for leaders across the organization and highlights the need for immediate guidance in a VUCA environment.

In today's episode, Candi West from TalentBridge discusses her controversial take on "Women in Leadership". Throughout the conversation we will explore her thoughts on Women's History Month, stereotypes, and how she became the leader she is today. 

Ian Dale, from Working Transitions, takes us through his experience coaching an individual in Saudi Arabia through a Western lens. He walks us through his own journey as he learns more about the culture and navigates how to interact effectively with the leader. 

Patsy Clark from Waldron, a Career Partners International Firm, introduces listeners to the Hogan Assessment. In part one of this two-part episode, Patsy gave an outline and background of the Hogan Assessments. In Part 2, Patsy reviews the results from Chris and Brooke's Leadership Forecast Series assessments and highlights some of the unique findings. Listeners gain some real-world examples of the insights a good coach can pull from the Hogan reports and how this can help a team achieve better results.

Patsy Clark from Waldron, a Career Partners International Firm, introduces listeners to the Hogan Assessment. This two-part episode starts with an outline and background of the Hogan Assessments. Patsy summarizes the ways that an individual and teams might benefit from this insight. In Part 2, Patsy discusses the results from Chris and Brooke's Leadership Forecast Series assessments and highlights some of the unique findings.

Pam De Leest of The H.S. Group Inc, a CPI Firm, highlights the challenges of an ongoing leadership development project. The leader in this case study experienced quick wins with a first engagement and lasting results with a second, more in-depth, coaching period. As leaders continue to grow and evolve in their careers, so do their coaching needs.

Adena Johnston, of CCI Consulting, a Career Partners International Firm, discusses a case study of a Vice President finding his voice and securing his position as a leader. Adena is the VP and Practice Leader of CCI Consulting's Talent Development Practice. This executive needed to build his leadership presence and have his voice heard more clearly in the organization. His growth as a leader generated greater growth within his team and across the organization.

Bill Harmon, of Promark, A CPI Firm, joins us on the launch of The Leading Advantage to discuss a succession planning based coaching engagement for a 3rd generation family business. This unique case study highlights the benefits of a long-term engagement and how a trusted coach can help a strong individual contributor transition into and cement themselves as a leader within the organization.

This episode explains who we are, what our podcast is about, and how to contact us! We are very excited to start an open conversation about Leadership Development. Welcome to The Leading Advantage.