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14 Dec

My Integrated Coaching Framework for Exponential Growth and Success

By salomons.coach
In About_Coaching, Blog, Business, Coaching
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How I work Leadership is a dynamic journey of action, reflection, and growth. Over the years, I’ve developed a comprehensive coaching approach that integrates the experiential principles of Kolb’s Learning Cycle, the humanistic insights of Carl Rogers, the structured feedback

14 Dec

HBR about Leadership Coaching

If you prompt ChatGPT for “write how coaching is defined by HBR – summarize how HBR has published about coaching in the last 10 years – keep it short”, this is what you get: Harvard Business Review (HBR) has extensively

09 Dec

Effectiveness of coaching vs a leadership development program

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In About_Coaching, Blog, Business, Coaching, Newsletter
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Effectiveness of Coaching vs Leadership Development Programs. Organizations invest heavily in leadership development, spending up to 5% of annual revenue on training programs, yet only 11% of executives report these initiatives meet expectations. Research shows leadership training can boost job performance by 20%, but challenges remain in achieving sustained results. Leadership coaching, on the other hand, offers a personalized approach,...

08 Dec

Creating a safe and speak-up culture in teams

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Creating an environment of psychological safety is vital for team trust and collaboration. Leaders can achieve this by modeling vulnerability, encouraging inclusive participation, establishing clear communication norms, implementing structured reflection, providing support, and monitoring team dynamics. Key strategies include sharing personal mistakes, seeking feedback, promoting open dialogue, valuing diverse perspectives, setting respectful interaction expectations, conducting regular debriefs, offering training,...

17 Nov

DI&B is all about heart and mind

"Leading Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DI&B) effectively requires balancing empathy with strategy. In today’s VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) world, DI&B leadership isn’t just ethical—it’s essential for team resilience and innovation. This article explores my experiences and the top challenges leaders face: unconscious bias, resistance to change, and measuring impact. Offering practical guidelines, do’s and don’ts, and the role...

06 Sep

A Grateful Announcement: Joining the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council

I am both humbled and deeply honored to share that I have been invited to become a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. This invitation is not only a recognition of my work but also a responsibility I hold with great care. Harvard Business Review (HBR) is an institution that stands at the forefront of leadership, management,...

26 Jul

VUCA is not just the new management jargon

VUCA, standing for volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, describes today's dynamic business environment. The framework highlights the necessity for distinct responses to different challenges, rather than using VUCA as an excuse to avoid strategy and planning. Effective leadership requires agility and proactive management to navigate these unpredictable conditions, ensuring adaptability and resilience.