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Debunking 3 myths about executive coaching

CLO Magazine

Executive coaching has been on the rise as a professional development tool for the past three decades. However, given the nebulous nature of the field, coaching is often subject to myths about its structure, purpose and benefits. Here are three common myths about coaching that may mislead you. Coaching is the giving of advice.

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3 ways to overcome coaching resistance in an employee who needs it

CLO Magazine

The most effective coaching happens between a coachable employee or client and a trustworthy coach. Unfortunately, this resistance can happen before the coaching process has even begun. If an employee is asked, referred or even mandated to work with a coach, they may come to the coaching relationship already resistant.

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Grow multicultural leaders with coaching, not just business English

CLO Magazine

HR and L&D leaders will likely begin by considering what role communications coaching and language learning programs can play in helping to meet the development need. The following scenario is based on an actual coaching engagement. The potential for misinterpretation or difficulty in understanding across languages and cultures.

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The importance of the performance review process for an effective learning ecosystem

CLO Magazine

A company’s culture can stifle its learning ecosystem Company culture is seen through the behaviors and attitudes of individuals within a company, usually influenced by their values and beliefs. Performance development relies on continuous feedback and coaching.

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7 Ways to Create a Coaching Culture

CLO Magazine

I magine your organization with a culture of coaching, where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, gain insight and increase performance. Nothing compares to coaching when it comes to helping people perform at their best. Equipping managers with coaching skills is an important first step. Anyone can coach anyone else.

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Ask the Career Doctor: Helping women advocate for advancement in a post COVID-19 era

CLO Magazine

Unless this attitude changes course, startling trends we saw throughout the past year – including men being promoted and receiving pay raises at a much higher rate than their female counterparts – will unfortunately continue. The key for HR managers lies in coaching women to advocate for their own advancement in a positive manner.

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The ‘corporate village’ and the bottom line

CLO Magazine

It takes an organizationwide shift in attitudes and initiatives. A few examples of effective corporate village approaches: Drive changes that encourage an “us” attitude. “Us” Us” against “them” attitudes are an underlying indicator of employee dissatisfaction and feelings of not belonging. “Us”