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Think like a coach: insights

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Designed to help HR and L&D leaders investing in management training, each email explores simple yet powerful coaching techniques that managers can weave into everyday conversations—boosting team performance, accountability, and engagement.

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November 26, 2023

You learn so much more when you say nothing

November 19, 2023

Think like a coach

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November 5, 2023

Bad managers aren't bad people

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October 29, 2023

One thing you can do to be a better manager

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October 22, 2023

Have you experienced JOMO?

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September 24, 2023

Stay away from 'why' questions

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September 17, 2023

133 - Instant confidence in three steps

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September 10, 2023

Are you the reason your team member is underperforming?

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September 3, 2023

What advice would you give yourself at 21?

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August 27, 2023

How to ask for help from your network

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August 20, 2023

Stop giving your team ALL the credit

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August 13, 2023

Weight of the world on your shoulders?

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August 6, 2023

Try coaching, you can’t get it wrong

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July 30, 2023

Presenting tips part 4: There are no boring people, only boring stories.

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July 23, 2023

Presenting tips part 3: Control your environment

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July 16, 2023

Presenting tips part 2: Does power posing really work?