What happens when leaders embrace honesty, transparency, and self-coaching? In today’s insightful episode, we sit down with Antonia Bowring, a highly credentialed, top New York executive coach and author of the book "Coach Yourself." In this discussion, we explore essential leadership qualities like feedback, honesty, and transparency, and how they're crucial for understanding one’s own behavioral challenges.

Antonia shares her perspective on authentic leadership and underscores the value of having a safe place to express challenges and when to ask for help. She also elaborates on ADHD coaching, differentiating it from traditional executive coaching, and shares several practical frameworks from her book designed to build strong teams and foster self-coaching that leads to greater personal and professional growth.

What We Discuss in This Episode

• What inspired you to write "Coach Yourself"? 
• How does feedback play a role in personal and professional development for leaders? 
• Why is transparency and honesty becoming more appreciated in leadership post the pandemic? 
• Can you explain the differences between executive coaching and ADHD coaching? 
• How can leaders establish a safe environment to share their challenges? 
• What is the "spectator to actor mindset," and how does it impact personal agency? 
• How can activating core values influence personal branding and team dynamics? 
• What strategic frameworks from your book are essential for team building? 
• How can leaders better navigate the operational and emotional churn, especially founders? 
• Can you share a personal experience where shifting your perspective made a significant impact? 

Podcast Highlights

0:00 - The necessity of feedback, honesty, and transparency for leadership growth.

4:30 - Creating a supportive environment for leaders to express their challenges.

7:12 - The rise of authentic leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

10:55 - Differences between executive coaching and ADHD coaching.

15:22 - Practical solutions for ADHD: accountability, planning, and habit loops.

19:40 - The essence of "Coach Yourself" for democratizing executive coaching.

24:10 - Building strong teams using frameworks from "Coach Yourself."

28:45 - Importance of an objective professional view for founders.

32:15 - Discussing transformation and the key role of coaching for founders.

36:48 - Applying the "spectator to actor mindset" for personal agency.

40:35 - Shift in perspective: choosing language to shape mindset and motivation.

44:05 - Morning routines for an opportunity-focused mindset.

Dive into this enlightening episode with Antonia Bowring to discover practical advice, strategic frameworks, and transformative insights essential for becoming a more authentic and effective leader.

Favorite Quotes

"Honesty and transparency are crucial for leaders to understand their own behavior and challenges."

"You have to create a safe environment where you don't have to have all the answers, but you can express your challenges."

"Activating core values is crucial for personal and professional growth – it should be integral to personal branding and team dynamics."

"The distinction between 'I have to' and 'I choose to' can fundamentally shift your mindset and motivation."

Episode Show Notes: 

https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/leadership/498-how-to-coach-yourself-to-success-with-antonia-bowring

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