Learning & Leadership-Focused Talent/Organization Development Thought Partner & Solutionator
COACHING
What Are "Power Skills?"
Power skills (also known as soft skills) are communication and behavioral expertise that give leaders and employees real "power" in the workplace. They are complex, difficult to learn, and in high demand. They are also critical to organizational success. Power skills include:
-
Communication
-
Leadership
-
Employee development
-
Emotional intelligence
-
Cultural intelligence
-
Creativity and innovation​
-
Critical thinking
-
Persuasion
-
Adaptability
-
Problem solving
Research on Power Skills
-
According to Google’s extensive research on management, good communication is one of the eight skills that define a good manager
-
Researchers at Harvard University, Boston College, and University of Michigan's Ross School of Business found that workers with soft skills training are 12% more productive than those without, yielding a 256% ROI on soft skills training
-
Findings by the Stanford Research Institute International and the Carnegie Mellon Foundation found that 75% of long-term job success depends upon soft skills mastery
-
A study by LinkedIn found that 57% of senior leaders today say soft skills are more important than hard skills
-
Studies published in the Harvard Business Review link high emotional intelligence to leadership abilities, health, happiness, and employability
Power Skills Are Critical for You and Your Company Because They:
-
Aid in creating and growing a succession pipeline
-
Cannot be automated by artificial intelligence
-
Increase your company's agility and adaptability
-
Help your company attract and retain top talent
-
Are essential for organizational development and process improvement
Does Your Company Need a Power Skills Coach?
-
Every interaction with teams, peers, clients, and superiors is a leadership moment. Are these opportunities being capitalized?
-
How would enhanced speed and clarity of instructions, reports, and feedback affect your bottom line?
-
How deep is your leadership bench? Are tomorrow’s executives and managers ready to step up?
-
In what areas do your employees need the most upskilling?
-
What are the common deficiencies identified on your employees’ performance reviews or assessments?
-
How can you strengthen your company’s culture and employee engagement?
If you have more questions than answers or simply want to learn more, let’s schedule a meeting today!
EXPERTISE
I have trained and coached client services staff at Global 500 corporations. I have coached MBA candidates on business communication and taught professional communication skills at one of the nation’s top universities. Throughout my career I have acquired a repertoire of impactful coaching and training techniques in the following general areas:
-
Professional Networking
-
Presentations
-
Hearing vs. Listening
-
Pitching to Persuade
-
Storytelling
-
Reducing Communication Fear
-
Writing for Impact
-
Nonverbal Communication
-
Communication Technology
-
Communicating Across Cultures
I presently research and teach multiple courses in organizational, corporate, managerial, and leadership communication. Access to cutting edge research in these areas coupled with over a decade of corporate experience equip me to provide upper echelon coaching and training in these specialties:
-
Leading to Inspire
-
Exhibiting Emotional Intelligence
-
Imparting Culture
-
Making Decisions
-
Managing Conflict
-
Embracing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
-
Planning/Running Meetings
-
Mentoring and Coaching
-
Breaking Silos
-
Providing Feedback
-
Fostering Change/Innovation
-
Courageous Conversations
SERVICES
Needs Assessment
Let's find out where the obstacles and opportunities lie. Trained in organizational data collection and analysis at one of the world's top universities, my unique research skill set is at your disposal. I am qualified to administer and interpret the Extended DISC® behavioral assessment.
