Kimberly, Sonia, and Jonathan answer a question from Vincent in Syracuse: “My wife worked with a coach and liked it. She told me she talked with her about things like self-limiting beliefs and overcoming her barriers. I may be eligible for coaching this year but wonder if it is just some kind of corporate therapy? Coaches are not therapists, right? But are sure sounds like they are working in the same arena.”

Sonia provides Vincent with nine definitions of the coaching experience.

Kimberly has both psychology and coaching training to give Vincent perspective on when to best engage each. 

 Jonathan explains the differences by using time frames and purpose of each practice. 

And that is barely the beginning!

Kimberly Layne leads Performance Leadership Intl , wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.

Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.

Jonathan Ward is the co-Author of Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars; The Story of the First American Woman to Command a Space Mission, and Space Historian, Viking Resident Astronomer, Executive Coach, Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. About Jonathan. You can contact Jonathan here Jonathan Ward, FRAS, PCC | LinkedIn

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Kimberly, Sonia and Tom answer a question from Warren in Hartford Connecticut: “I’ve heard the analogy that you don’t lead well focused on the “rear view mirror.” Is there anything leaders should leave behind and let go of in 2022?”

Sonia advised Warren to not outsource DEI to HR only. Chip in at all levels.

Kimberly drew on the feedback from a Vistage Chair Coach to let go of the state of mind that employees cannot be effective remotely. 

 Jonathan shared with Warren examples of how companies have taken advantage of the changes during the past two years to break paradigms and make major headways. 

And that is barely the beginning!

Kimberly Layne leads Performance Leadership Intl , wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.

Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.

Jonathan Ward is the co-Author of Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars; The Story of the First American Woman to Command a Space Mission, and Space Historian, Viking Resident Astronomer, Executive Coach, Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. About Jonathan. You can contact Jonathan here Jonathan Ward, FRAS, PCC | LinkedIn

We are grateful for your reviews and support!

Next month there will more ideas for how you can unlock your leadership. See you then!

You can submit a question to the coaches here.

Our coaches answer a question from Gin from Flagstaff

“Is it ever really safe to give feedback to your boss?” 

Kimberly shares ideal scenarios for Gina. 

Sonia coaches Gina to manage her intentions in providing the feedback. 

Jonathan provides examples on how to depersonalize the feedback for better results. 

And that is barely the beginning!

Kimberly Layne leads Performance Leadership Intl , wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.

Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.

Jonathan Ward is the co-Author of Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars; The Story of the First American Woman to Command a Space Mission, and Space Historian, Viking Resident Astronomer, Executive Coach, Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. About Jonathan. You can contact Jonathan here Jonathan Ward, FRAS, PCC | LinkedIn

We are grateful for your reviews and support!

Next month there will more ideas for how you can unlock your leadership. See you then!

You can submit a question to the coaches here.

Kimberly, Sonia, and Tom answer a question from Eliza in Bethesda:  

“What skills will leaders need to develop in 2022 in order to be successful and why?” 

Kimberly advises Eliza to keep a cheerful outlook and develop a flow for the new normal. 

Sonia coaches Eliza to be emotionally aware of how she and the team respond to change and connect with the “new you.”  

Jonathan shares a story at sea that epitomizes flexibility and a successful plan B. 

Meet your Unlocking Leadership coaches:

Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.

Kimberly Layne leads Performance Leadership Intl , wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.

Jonathan Ward is the co-Author of Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars; The Story of the First American Woman to Command a Space Mission, and Space Historian, Viking Resident Astronomer, Executive Coach, Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. About Jonathan. You can contact Jonathan here Jonathan Ward, FRAS, PCC | LinkedIn

Join us next month for more ways to unlock your leadership.

You can submit a question to the coaches here.

From all of us here, thanks for listening!

Sonia, Kimberly and Tom answer a question from Josh in Flagstaff:

“If collaboration is supposed to be good for the business and the team, why do I feel burned out? Is it possible to overdo collaboration?”

Tom wonders if perhaps the burnout is separate from the collaboration overload. 

Kimberly reminds Josh how important it is to be high in self-awareness during times of burnout. 

 Sonia recommends the book Beyond Collaboration Overload by Bob Cross. 

And that’s just for starters. 

Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.

Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.

Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.

Thanks so much for your reviews and support!

Next month there’ll be more ideas for unlocking your leadership. See you then!

You can submit a question to the coaches here.

Sonia, Kimberly, and Tom answer a question Owen in Durango:

One of my teachers in college shared that you learn more from what goes wrong than doing everything right. Can you share some stories where leaders made a bad choice? What did they learn? How did it impact their careers?”

Tom talks about personal responsibility.

Kimberly observes that no one chooses a wrong choice. What is important is learning from the process and experience. 

 Sonia challenges Owen to sharpen his timing. 

And that is just for starters. 

Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.

Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.

Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.

Thanks so much for your reviews and support!

Next month there will be more ideas for unlocking your leadership. See you then!

You can submit a question to the coaches here.

Kimberly, Sonia and Tom answer a question from Florence in Minneapolis:

“We have been working on our business launch strategy for 2022. Our team is struggling with identifying the changes and new factors for success in our industry. What tools do you apply to help your clients recognize and engage with what is new?”

Sonia encourages Florence to tell a story.

Kimberly wonders what’s changed in Florence’s business that needs new analysis.

Tom focuses on the importance of communicating whatever changes are coming down.  

Our three Unlocking Leadership coaches are:

Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.

Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.

Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.

Thanks for letting us help you unlock your leadership.

Submit your question to the coaches here.

Thank you all so much for listening!

Kimberly, Sonia, and Tom answer a question from Ariella in Cleveland:

“I’ve been asked to design a tool to improve our ability to make decisions. What are key ingredients to making good decisions?”

Kimberly focuses on why the decision is being made and the impact it will have. 

Sonia recommends the book Smart Choices as powerful decision making tool. 

Tom suggests another powerful tool: team skills. 

Our three Unlocking Leadership coaches are:

Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.

Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.

Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.

See you next episode when we will more ways to unlock your leadership.

Submit your question to the coaches here.

Sonia, Kimberly, and Tom answer a question Aaron in Charlotte:

Are there steps I can take in my career that will keep me on the success track? Are they different for women?

Sonia shares a powerful personal story. 

Kimberly urges everyone to define “success” for themselves. 

 Tom states his belief that it is not a level playing field for women. 

And that is just for starters. 

Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.

Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.

Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.

Thanks so much for your reviews and support!

Next month there will be more ideas for unlocking your leadership. See you then!

You can submit a question to the coaches here.

Kimberly, Sonia and Tom answer a question from Amit in Dallas: “What happens in an environment that is inclusive? How does it affect the results of the team?”

Inclusivity stirred up lots of ideas for everyone.

Kimberly inclusivity begins with you seeking to understand and asking everyone in the room to have a chance to share their voice.

Sonia encourages everyone to give the benefit of the doubt and build thicker skin. 

Tom talks about his struggles to understand what inclusivity means. 

And those are just the teasers. 

Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.

Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.

Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.

We hope our tools are helpful to you. Thanks for your help to us with reviews. 

Next month there’ll more ideas for how you can unlock your leadership. See you then!

Submit a question to the coaches here.