This case study explores the professional journey of an executive who significantly benefited from leadership coaching. Over the course of his long-standing career at a major multinational pharmaceutical company, he transitioned from managing vendors to leading diverse internal teams. Throughout this transition, the executive encountered challenges typical of high-responsibility roles, where effective leadership was crucial […]
Managing performance issues can be one of the most challenging aspects of leadership. However, these trying moments also present opportunities to strengthen the manager-employee relationship. When an employee isn’t meeting expectations, it helps to approach the situation thoughtfully to encourage improvement, not discourage the individual. Read further to learn how we coach executives to approach […]
In the past, internal leadership grew as the company grew. Employees were encouraged to start from the bottom, working their way up. This type of professional development was clear and defined. Your successes, products and work (that correctly answered your manager’s needs) determined the executive position you could eventually hold. As you climbed the ladder, […]
Have you questioned if you’re on the best professional path? You are not alone. Career transitions have become increasingly common in today’s constantly evolving job market. Fifty-two percent of Americans are contemplating a career change, and 44% are already making a change. It is essential to find your job fulfilling, especially considering most Americans work […]
The following article appeared in CFO Intelligence in the Spring/Summer 2024 issue, written by A.J. O’Connor Associates President Shannon O’Connor Bock. Read the original article here. The Value Of Emotional Intelligence In the dynamic world of finance, numbers reign supreme, and the stewards of an organization’s fiscal well-being are the Chief Financial Officers. CFOs are […]
The International Coaching Federation (ICF), in partnership with PwC, estimated the global revenue from coaching to be over $4.56 billion. Clearly, it’s a vibrant and growing investment for leaders across vertical industries, with 99% of coached leaders expressing satisfaction with their coaching experience. This being said, today’s world requires data to back up investments, even […]
Strong leaders understand that, like change, leadership practices are dynamic. With 2024 underway, the pace of change continues to accelerate, and leaders must evolve to meet the moment with new techniques and a growth mindset that is ready to tackle new and evolving challenges. To thrive in today’s globalized and technologically advanced world, leaders must […]
Remote work isn’t new. Researchers have been studying the positives and negatives of remote work for a while. However, since COVID, remote work has taken center stage, and companies that weren’t ready for telework were thrown into a new work environment headfirst. Today, 35% of employees with jobs that can be done from home now […]
RESERO is a Level 2 ICF Accredited coaching education program. It equips graduates with the academic requirements mandated by the ICF to become an associate certified coach or a professional certified coach. The ICF accreditation sets the standard for creditable coaching and gives coaches something to measure themselves against. Coaches at the beginning of their […]
