Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 10, 2024
Get Better at Small Talk By Asking the Next Best Question Do you dread small talk? Does the idea of asking (or being asked) “How was your weekend?” make you cringe? We get it. You don’t have a lot of extra time for long conversations. You’ve got work to do. But here’s the thing. People are more likely to help you when they feel seen by you—as a person—not just for what they can do for you.
The Creative Life
JUNE 10, 2024
Introducing our guest writer Polly Benton is a consultant who helps creative businesses with their strategy, finances and operations. She has also worked in television, film, theatre and literary rights management. So as well as being a whizz with systems, Polly really gets the creative mindset. I asked her to write this guest post because … The post Four mistakes creatives make with money (and how to fix them) appeared first on The Creative Life.
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International Coach Academy
JUNE 13, 2024
A Research Paper By Denise Powers, Creativity Coach, CANADA Creativity and Wellbeing There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed. Ernest Hemingway The ‘tortured artist’ is a myth. While there are plenty of examples of extraordinary artists who did suffer from mental health issues (we might think of Van Gogh, Hemingway, Winehouse, Picasso, Dickens, London – the list is long and sad), empirical evidence convincingly connecting mental illness to a requireme
International Coaching Federation
JUNE 12, 2024
ICF board members are integral to ensuring we meet the needs of members and our industry. If you are passionate about the coaching community and want to shape its future, we invite you to learn more about serving on ICF’s governing boards. Join us for a special information session and gain insights into board members’ roles, responsibilities, and impact.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 14, 2024
Episode 261: In this episode, you’ll explore resolving conflict – when it might be necessary to quit a conflict or even leave a job. You’ll learn specific phrases and questions to ask yourself to determine if it’s time to walk away. Host David Dye shares personal stories and examples, illustrating the importance of speaking up and considering the impact of the conflict on your life.
Adventures in Career Development
JUNE 13, 2024
The Labour Party have now launched their manifesto, which is simply entitled Change. As they are the party most likely to form the new government it is important to think about what it means for the careers sector. As ever there are lots of people who have offered more detailed analysis of what the whole manifesto means. Novara’s take on it emphasises the fact that it looks like the party is committing to reducing public spending and continuing austerity and worries that even the more posi
Professional Development Brief brings together the best content for development professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
International Coaching Federation
JUNE 11, 2024
Coaching is rapidly evolving due to shifting client needs and emerging technology. To thrive in this changing landscape, coaches must stay ahead of the curve by embracing innovation while maintaining their personal values. The trends outlined below will deliver insights for professionals to navigate this changing landscape. Done for You + Coaching Demand will continue to increase for more hands-on and integrated coaching and consulting.
Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 14, 2024
Streamline Your Team’s Email Communication With 4 Important Questions Have you ever been SO FRUSTRATED by your team’s email communication that you just want to hit “delete all”? Too many words. Gobs of attachments. Data with no explanation. If you’re frustrated with the emails you’re getting from your team (particularly if they’re seasoned senior leaders), it’s easy to think, “They should know better.” But even if they SHOULD know, if y
Harvard Business School Online
JUNE 11, 2024
After transitioning to a platform business model comes a crucial step: scaling. If you’re struggling to build your platform business, here's an overview of how to use economies of scale to achieve long-term growth.
International Coach Academy
JUNE 10, 2024
A Coaching Power Tool By Susan Melin, Life Coach, UNITED STATES These Two Perspectives Lead to Very Different Results: Hearing vs. Listening Have you ever felt that people are hearing you but not listening to what you’re saying? Have you ever heard someone speak and not truly pay attention to what they are saying? In either case, as a result, you’ve likely experienced feelings of frustration, anger, and helplessness, just to name a few.
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On September 4, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Retail Worker Safety Act (S. 8358B/A. 8947C) into law, requiring retail employers in New York to adopt workplace violence prevention policies and implement training programs by March 2025. This webinar will provide a detailed overview of the Act’s requirements, including developing and providing a retail workplace violence prevention policy/plan and delivering annual interactive training to employees.
International Coaching Federation
JUNE 12, 2024
Seamlessly connect with professionals who share your passion through our vibrant CP communities on ICF Engage. Explore the upcoming sessions, participate in thought-provoking discussions, and gain invaluable insights that will elevate your professional journey. Don’t wait any longer to embrace the power of ICF Engage to cultivate meaningful connections and delve deeper into your areas of interest.
Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 14, 2024
Streamline Your Team Email: Tips to Reduce Frustration and Boost Efficiency Have you ever been SO FRUSTRATED by a team email from one of your team members? Too many words. Gobs of attachments. Data with no explanation. If you’re frustrated with the emails you’re getting from your team (particularly if they’re seasoned senior leaders), it’s easy to think, “They should know better.” But even if they SHOULD know, if you’re not getting what you need, ask for
Vantage Circle
JUNE 11, 2024
In today’s fast-paced business world, retaining millennials has become a top priority for companies across industries. These digital natives have spent their entire lives immersed in technology and globalization. As a result, they have a unique set of skills and mindset that are essential for navigating the world of the 21st century. Millennials have the creativity, agility, and digital knowledge to lead the way in reimagining the traditional business model and driving innovation.
Harvard Business School Online
JUNE 13, 2024
Digital platforms offer exciting opportunities, but attracting users can be challenging because of the “chicken-or-egg problem.” Here's how using networking properties can help you overcome it.
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Learning how to promote your training courses online is key to growing your training business. In this Ultimate Guide to Marketing we cover effective and modern marketing strategies that will help you market your training program, and sell more courses. You’ll learn how to: Harness the power of SEO to drive website traffic Convert more website visitors to sales Create smart email marketing campaigns Get the most out of course marketplaces Establish a referral program And more… Get ready to see y
International Coaching Federation
JUNE 12, 2024
In May’s LinkedIn Live, ICF CEO Magdalena Nowicka Mook and Michael “Woody” Woodward, PhD, discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on coaching. Together , they explore ways coaches can take advantage of these powerful tools to enhance their practice, while still emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations of AI in coaching.
Correlation One
JUNE 14, 2024
Cybercrime is on the rise, but finding professionals with the skills to fight it is harder than you think. According to a 2023 International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) workforce study , 67% of organizations have a shortage of cybersecurity professionals.
Vantage Circle
JUNE 8, 2024
Gamification in employee recognition has emerged as a revolutionary approach in enhancing employee engagement and performance. This approach makes mundane workdays into an enjoyable and motivating experience. As employees earn rewards and climb leaderboards, they experience a sense of accomplishment and belonging, which in turn boosts morale and productivity.
Adventures in Career Development
JUNE 11, 2024
As you will have probably spotted, there is an election on in the UK. I’m hoping to say a lot more about this over the next few days, but I’m struggling a bit to find the time. But it is worth calling attention to the work of the Career Development Policy Group. This group is a coalition of careers sector organisations and stakeholders who campaign to influence policy.
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With the increased interest in reskilling and upskilling existing workforces, companies are looking for more training and development content and realizing that higher education has a lot to offer. Similarly, companies are finding value in providing training to students and preskilling their future workforce. The challenge is that the technology and platforms used to serve these two audiences have never had to work well together—until now.
International Coaching Federation
JUNE 13, 2024
What aspects of our interactions, so uniquely human, are unlikely to be replaced by AI? That was the question Alex Haitoglou and Bryan Watson were left with after attending an artificial intelligence (AI) conference in San Francisco, USA, in 2019. As business leaders and past CEOs, they had already experienced the profound power of coaching. They knew there was a direct link between helping people grow and business outcomes, and they were interested in learning how to use AI to develop bette
Penelope Trunk
JUNE 9, 2024
I’ve developed a survey to give to people who slipped me into their not-friend category. Since I’m a person with no ability to cope with nuance, answers to all questions are yes/no. 1. Were you ever my real friend? I want to know if you needed me like I needed you, but I don’t want to ask in person because it’s pathetic to have an uneven relationship.
Vantage Circle
JUNE 11, 2024
Introduction Recruiting the right talent is crucial for any business but can be particularly challenging for small businesses. Limited resources and time constraints often make the hiring process daunting. Thankfully, recruitment software can significantly ease these challenges by automating recruiting tasks, enhancing hiring efficiency, and enriching candidates' experience.
Corporette
JUNE 11, 2024
Here’s a bit of an odd question today: how sensitive are you to body language, at work and beyond? For example, do you feel like you can pinpoint a mansplainer from across the room by how he sits, or if he strikes certain poses? Do you feel like adopting certain body language helps smooth communication in unspoken ways? Do you avoid certain body language (hands on hip, arms crossed) because you feel like it has negative connotations?
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.
BetterUp
JUNE 14, 2024
Stress is part of life — but that doesn’t mean we have to like it. Fortunately, we can build resilience by learning how to calm ourselves down when upset. Here are 36 ways to calm yourself down in stressful situations.
EOS Worldwide
JUNE 11, 2024
Each annual session, my clients go through an exercise to identify their Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT). Like anything else, a tool is only truly useful if you plan to use it to its fullest extent.
Up Your Culture
JUNE 11, 2024
We've all seen those motivational posters plastered on office walls — "Integrity!" "Teamwork!" "Innovation!"—but are those just empty words, or does your company truly live its core values? Companies often fall into the trap of talking the talk but fail to walk the walk regarding culture. They espouse lofty principles in recruitment materials and town halls but then turn a blind eye when bad behaviors inevitably contradict those ideals.
Your Work, Your Way
JUNE 11, 2024
More than half of workers say that they’d like to become digital nomads. In a recent FlexJobs survey , 50% of people said they’d take a pay cut for the freedom to work from any location, and 75% would use a work-from-anywhere policy if provided by their employer. And that freedom is valued more than pay. Half would be willing to take a pay cut (50%), increase their working hours (20%), and give up vacation days (15%).
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Introducing Willow from WILL Interactive – a new artificial instructor technology that coaches users through eLearning content to increase training ROI. Using active conversations with a virtual expert not only reinforces key concepts but also helps employees think critically and creatively. Willow can ask questions, analyze responses, and deliver personalized feedback.
BetterUp
JUNE 14, 2024
Creative thinking refers to the ability to consider something in a new way, from a fresh perspective, or with novel ideas and solutions. It involves using one's imagination to generate original ideas, make new connections between seemingly unrelated concepts, and explore multiple possibilities.
LivePlan
JUNE 14, 2024
Your business plan can be your go-to guide for answering critical questions about your business that drive growth—if you keep it updated.
Up Your Culture
JUNE 13, 2024
In this episode, we reflect on the results from ENGAGE 2024: The Company Culture Report and wonder: “Why don’t employees have enough information to perform in their roles?” We’ll discuss clear issues surrounding transparency and psychological safety in the workplace here. Mindy Murphy, employee engagement specialist/culture coach at Up Your Culture, will help Beth explore why employees aren’t receiving enough valuable information.
Adventures in Career Development
JUNE 10, 2024
Thanks to everyone who has booked to the Online Research webinar so far. We have had to change the date to Thursday 20th June, but it will be running twice at 5am UK time (mainly for non-UK audiences, but early risers are also welcome) and 11.30am UK time. The webinars are being held to celebrate the publication of a new book on online research methods.
Speaker: Leslie Grandy, Product Executive & Drew Weaver, Senior Program Manager
Are you considering a shift to product management or just starting your journey as a Product Manager? Join Leslie Grandy and Drew Weaver for an insightful webinar designed to help you seamlessly transition into this dynamic role. Whether you're looking to pivot your career or enhance your existing skills, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to succeed!
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