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Traditional Governance vs. Compassion

International Coach Academy

Reframing Perspectives Within the Realm of Public Service Shifting from traditional public administration governance, characterized by hierarchy, bureaucracy, and strict compliance, to a more compassionate approach, defined by empathy, active listening, collaboration, flexibility, and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

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Maximizing Impact, Minimizing Costs: A Strategic Approach to Coaching in Resource-Constrained Government Institutions

International Coach Academy

Therefore, this paper examines how coaching can be applied cost-effectively in resource-constrained government institutions. The growing complexity of governance, rapid technological advancement, and rising public expectations have put immense pressure on public servants to perform efficiently (Hornung, 2023).

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Sudden layoff: How Do I Help My Friend Who Just Lost Their Job?

Let's Grow Leaders

Maybe its tied to recent government turbulence or related downstream impacts. Offer to help them frame their narrative and share it with your network: Hey, my friend is an incredible project manager with a passion for mission-driven work in __ arena. They’re blindsided–concerned for themselves and the mission.

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The PROBLEM Coaching Model

International Coach Academy

Government officials (target market) face more issues than a broken photocopier on deadline day. Work-Life Balance: well-being, time management, burnout, and stress, pressure. Emotional Intelligence: understanding and managing own emotions, conflict resolution, more organic interpersonal relationships. Set time framework.

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The Performance Appraisal that Really Matters (Marshall Goldsmith)

Let's Grow Leaders

In the course of that work I’ve seen many managers who struggle to achieve business success; much less build meaningful professional relationships. The truth is that in companies, nonprofits, and government offices around the world it’s not hard to find stressed out, frustrated, (and often hopeless) managers.

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The Biggest Mistake NEW Leaders Make

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Ian McAllister, General Manager at Amazon, reports that one of his greatest challenges as a new manager was thinking too small. As a result, American trust in government declined for decades afterwards. Action: for the first week (longer for larger organizations) as a new leader, focus on meeting people over coffee and lunch.

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The PROBLEM Coaching Model

International Coach Academy

Government officials (target market) face more issues than a broken photocopier on deadline day. Work-Life Balance: well-being, time management, burnout, and stress, pressure. Emotional Intelligence: understanding and managing own emotions, conflict resolution, more organic interpersonal relationships. Set time framework.