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Coaching Can Help Polish the Diamonds in the Rough
Has anyone ever described you, or someone you manage, as too ________ fill in the blank? Well, I have heard: I'm too loud, too much and I think too big. So has my guest, Jenn Villalobos. In episode 20 of Connect Change & Challenge, Jenn dives into the power as a mentor of taking those who are too much/loud/aggressive, work with them individually to help them bloom and find those diamonds in the rough.
Jenn has always had a passion for solving problems and technology. Because of her interests and her drive, she's worked in roles focused on the digital and tech space with some very impressive companies, including Google in Singapore, then creating opportunities for digital startups also in Singapore. She then moved to Thailand, where she is currently working with Prudential Life Assurance Public Company as she is evolving their digital transformation. Jenn is also an angel investor, mentor and advisor working with startups.
We jump into the difference between coaching and managing. Many managers don't get formal training on how to be in a management role, and they treat the position as an HR duty vs. an opportunity to coach their team and see others grow. Jenn says, "Coaching and managing are very different things. Coaching requires a lot of self-awareness and a very clear understanding of what value you will bring. Because you may not be able to have all the answers that they are asking for, but you need to be willing to be true to yourself and be open and transparent. This approach helps the person you are coaching also feel they have an opportunity to grow."
Jenn talks about the hard decisions you have to make as a manager and important aspects of how you communicate with your team during transition times.
As someone who still works on sometimes being too excited, I hope you can uncover ways to mentor others who have the potential. They need a slightly different coaching experience. Because moving someone in the management team's eyes from too excited to excited and productive is an essential step for many in their career.
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By Stacy Mayo-MartinezHas anyone ever described you, or someone you manage, as too ________ fill in the blank? Well, I have heard: I'm too loud, too much and I think too big. So has my guest, Jenn Villalobos. In episode 20 of Connect Change & Challenge, Jenn dives into the power as a mentor of taking those who are too much/loud/aggressive, work with them individually to help them bloom and find those diamonds in the rough.
Jenn has always had a passion for solving problems and technology. Because of her interests and her drive, she's worked in roles focused on the digital and tech space with some very impressive companies, including Google in Singapore, then creating opportunities for digital startups also in Singapore. She then moved to Thailand, where she is currently working with Prudential Life Assurance Public Company as she is evolving their digital transformation. Jenn is also an angel investor, mentor and advisor working with startups.
We jump into the difference between coaching and managing. Many managers don't get formal training on how to be in a management role, and they treat the position as an HR duty vs. an opportunity to coach their team and see others grow. Jenn says, "Coaching and managing are very different things. Coaching requires a lot of self-awareness and a very clear understanding of what value you will bring. Because you may not be able to have all the answers that they are asking for, but you need to be willing to be true to yourself and be open and transparent. This approach helps the person you are coaching also feel they have an opportunity to grow."
Jenn talks about the hard decisions you have to make as a manager and important aspects of how you communicate with your team during transition times.
As someone who still works on sometimes being too excited, I hope you can uncover ways to mentor others who have the potential. They need a slightly different coaching experience. Because moving someone in the management team's eyes from too excited to excited and productive is an essential step for many in their career.