Coaching with Lindsay
Coaching
Are your rising leaders performing below their potential?
Do you see a promise in them that could be nurtured into existence?
Strengths
Promising leaders have demonstrated strengths, such as:
- A clear talent and demonstrated high potential
- Imaginative ideas and a positive energy
- A depth of humor, warmth, and humility in the workplace
- Readiness to share space with other talented team members
Gaps
Promising leaders also have gaps, such as:
- They don’t feel comfortable ‘on stage.’ These individuals often hold back in expressing their opinions during key meetings, struggling to speak their minds. As a result, the quality of their work doesn’t yet reflect their potential to be seen as leaders.
- They haven’t built trust with other key players. While they excel within their immediate teams, they may find it challenging to reach out and build relationships beyond their familiar circles. This lack of connection within the organization’s key stakeholders can hinder their visibility and recognition as leaders.
- They aren’t applying their talent. Recognized for their particular skills or strengths, these individuals have the potential to be great assets. However, they haven’t yet demonstrated their capabilities consistently enough to be viewed as leaders in their areas of expertise.
- They are being asked to transition into a new role. Having performed well in their previous roles, they now face the challenge of adapting to new responsibilities due to reorganization. Whether it’s transitioning to a new functional area or managing a significantly larger team, they may feel overwhelmed by these new demands.
That’s Where Coaching Comes In
Leadership development takes courage and support. Don’t wait to invest in supporting their growth as leaders. By bringing together talented individuals and the resources to guide their development, we can identify and bridge their current gaps and empower them to lead successful teams without the risk of burnout. Let’s commit to nurturing their potential and supporting them on their journey to becoming the leaders they are meant to be.
Coaching Illuminates the Way Forward
Leadership Relationships
Cultivating meaningful connections and trust within your organization.
Leadership Communications
Mastering the art of communicating with diverse audiences in an authentic and impactful way.
Leadership Performance
Building and maintaining consistent excellence in your role.
Leadership Transitions
Navigating and thriving through new roles and organizational changes with confidence and grace.
One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential.
-Maya Angelou
What some of my clients have to say:
Hi, I’m Lindsay.
As I write this note, I am on a train looking out at the Mississippi River. I’ve just come from a short trip to Chicago to kick off my sixth year as a coach at the University of Chicago. I’m in awe of the natural beauty of the Midwestern rivers, lakes, forests and prairies I’m passing and in awe of just being here to take it in.
I feel awe fairly often these days, but it wasn’t always this way. For much of my career, I was stuck behind a wall. Not a real wall, but it might as well have been. I felt stuck in a career that wasn’t a good fit. I was doing important work and doing it well, but I wasn’t feeling fulfilled. As I looked ahead to my future, I didn’t like what I saw, and I also couldn’t figure out how to make a change.
I had heard of coaching and thought it could help, but it felt too woo-woo. What was it, anyway? I resisted, feeling ashamed that I felt I needed some help that others didn’t seem to need. I was uncomfortable paying for something that no one else in my life had tried. Yet the idea of coaching continued to appeal to me.
After years of wondering about it, I finally gave it a try. And let’s just say it worked for me. I found a wonderful coach. She was talented and caring and for the first time, I felt like there were solutions to the particular challenges I was experiencing. Not only that, the solutions affected not just my work life but my entire life. To put it simply, working with a coach helped me unlearn some old habits of mind and redefine what mattered to me. It was both simple and completely life changing. That experience completely reshaped who I am and what I do, and set me on a more fulfilling track.
If you are wondering if coaching could help you, consider reaching out for a conversation. I’d be delighted to talk with you. Just set up a time for us to chat and let’s see what happens.
Lindsay Read
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