Coaching Real Leaders

Finding My Leadership Voice

She’s worked her way up from an administrative assistant to a leadership position. But she still struggles to come across as confident, especially in high-level management meetings. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader on how to communicate more effectively. Further Reading: * “To Strengthen Your Confidence, Look to Your Past [https://hbr.org/2013/04/to-strengthen-your-confidence]” * “Will You Ever Be Taken Seriously? [https://hbr.org/2013/05/will-you-ever-be-taken-serious]” * “Make Yourself Heard [https://hbr.org/podcast/2018/01/make-yourself-heard]” * “Own the Room: Discover Your Signature Voice to Master Your Leadership Presence [https://store.hbr.org/product/own-the-room-discover-your-signature-voice-to-master-your-leadership-presence/10931?sku=10931E-KND-ENG] ”

Building Influence Without Authority

She’s relatively new to the organization and more junior than most of her stakeholders. But her success hinges on her ability to lead initiatives cross-functionally. HostMuriel Wilkinscoaches this emerging leader through how to cultivate strategic relationships and increase her influence without the formal power of a senior title or position. Further Reading: * “How to Increase Your Influence at Work [https://hbr.org/2018/02/how-to-increase-your-influence-at-work]“ * “Learn to Love Networking [https://hbr.org/2016/05/learn-to-love-networking]” * “How to Figure Out How Much Influence You Have at Work [https://hbr.org/2019/02/how-to-figure-out-how-much-influence-you-have-at-work] ”

The Problem with Always Being the Problem Solver

He’s spent much of his career successfully solving complex problems. Now, as he works his way up, he’s realizing that always trying to fix everything won’t let him focus on leading – or help his team succeed. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader through adapting his approach to lead more effectively. For more on this topic: * “Leading by Letting Go [https://hbr.org/2013/12/leading-by-letting-go]” * “How Leaders Can Let Go Without Losing Control [https://hbr.org/2016/06/how-leaders-can-let-go-without-losing-control]” * “Why Your Team Should Practice Collective Mindfulness [https://hbr.org/2020/08/why-your-team-should-practice-collective-mindfulness] ”

How Does My Team Perceive Me?

As a leader, she has always tried to find a balance between being directive and collaborative. But she has also struggled to bridge the gap between how she sees herself – and how her team experienced her as a leader. Now she’s building her own start-up and wants to make sure she is seen as a strong, effective leader in that new venture. HostMuriel Wilkinscoaches this leader through how to understand and manage perceptions so she can be seen as a leader. Further Reading: * “Own the Room: Discover Your Signature Voice to Master Your Leadership Presence [https://store.hbr.org/product/own-the-room-discover-your-signature-voice-to-master-your-leadership-presence/10931] ” * “Listening Is an Overlooked Leadership Tool [https://hbr.org/2016/05/listening-is-an-overlooked-leadership-tool]” * “How to Change People’s Perception of You [https://hbr.org/video/4471480542001/how-to-change-peoples-perception-of-you] ” * “How to Ask for Feedback That Will Actually Help You [https://hbr.org/2014/12/how-to-ask-for-feedback-that-will-actually-help-you] ”

Choosing What’s Next for My Career

He’s been successful in his industry but feels like he’s been typecast in his role. Now he’s hoping for a change and wants to make sure his next position helps him redirect his career. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader through figuring out what he really wants before he commits to a new company. Further Reading: * “You Don’t Have to Be CEO to Be a Visionary Leader” [https://hbr.org/2019/04/you-dont-have-to-be-ceo-to-be-a-visionary-leader] * “Finding Direction When You’re Feeling Lost” [https://hbr.org/2021/01/finding-direction-when-youre-feeling-lost] * “Negotiating Your Next Job” [https://hbr.org/2021/01/negotiating-your-next-job]