Best Jean Balfour Master Certified Coach, Speaker Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. #88 The Work of Building a Thriving Coaching Business with Ellie Scarf 46:07

14d ago46:07

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Episode Summary: In this episode of Making Sense of Work, Jean Balfour welcomes Ellie Scarf, founder and CEO of Lucent Global and the Impact Coach Collective. Ellie shares her journey from law to executive coaching and her insights on building a successful c…

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Ep #87 Career Coaching Series: Visualise Your Ideal Day 19:35

27d ago19:35

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Have you ever wondered how your life could change if you spent just a little time dreaming about your perfect day? On this episode of Making Sense of Work, I invite you to join me on a transformative journey where I'll share my experiences of visualizing my …

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Ep. #86 Yoga, Coaching & the UN: Finding Purpose in Bangladesh with Betsy Kimmel 40:58

1M ago40:58

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Join us for an inspiring chat with Betsy Kimmel, our incredible PCC-level alumni and coach! Betsy takes us on her exciting journey, from tackling coaching projects in high-pressure environments to starting her own yoga practice. Her work is all about inclusi…

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Ep. #85 Breaking Free from Office Drama: Drama Triangle Insights 25:22

2M ago25:22

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of office dynamics and explore the Drama Triangle, a powerful psychological model developed by Dr. Stephen Karpman. Join Jean Balfour as she uncovers the roles of the Villain, Victim, and Hero that often pl…

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Ep. #84 Transformative Breathwork with Céline Fontaine 35:56

3M ago35:56

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Have you ever paid attention to your breathing during times of stress? Most likely, we don't, yet it's a powerful tool we can harness to maintain calmness within ourselves. Meet our special guest Céline Fontaine as she shares how conscious breathing impacts …

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Ep. #83. Finding Ease Amidst the Hustle at Work 22:20

3M ago22:20

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Imagine finding a sense of calm and ease amid the chaos of your workday; I believe it's not just a fantasy but a tangible goal. In this episode I share how the philosophies in Beth Kempton's "Kokoro" and Nancy Klein's "Time to Think," introduce how leaders a…

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Ep. #82 The Neuroscience of Misery at Work - Part 2 24:57

4M ago24:57

24:57

I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Ever feel like you're just going through the motions at work, weighed down by stress and dissatisfaction? This is part 2 of the neuroscience of misery at work and it’s your invitation to discover how you can turn misery all around. We're not just talking abo…

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Ep. #81 The Neuroscience of Misery at Work - Part 1 25:55

4M ago25:55

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Ever feel like you're just going through the motions at work, weighed down by stress and dissatisfaction? This episode is your invitation to discover the neuroscience that explains why—and how you can turn it all around. We're not just talking about the ever…

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Ep. #80 Breaking into Your Zone of Genius 21:05

5M ago21:05

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Today’s episode is inspired by Marianne Williamson and Gay Hendricks. Jean Balfour shares insights and experiences on overcoming self-imposed limitations to embrace our true potential. Join us as we navigate the zones of incompetence, competence, excellence,…

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Ep. #79 Navigating Overwhelm: From Chaos to Clarity 21:45

6M ago21:45

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean In today’s episode, Jean Balfour shares her own experiences of feeling overwhelmed, and shares insights on identifying, understanding, and overcoming the chaos that comes with being overwhelmed. From uncovering the root causes to implementing practical strat…

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Ep. #78 The Key to Unlocking Deeper Trust in Relationships 22:07

6M ago22:07

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean In today’s episode, we explore how being fully present with another person is not just a skill, but a critical gift that fosters genuine connection. Join Jean Balfour as she shares the journey of how we can master this skill, how we can be aware of our own p…

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Ep. #77 Persisting Through Challenges: Lessons from Netflix's Nyad's Swim 21:02

7M ago21:02

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Welcome to Season 3 on "Making Sense of Work" Today’s episode is drawing inspiration from the impactful Netflix film, "Nyad." The documentary encapsulates the awe-inspiring story of Diana Nyad, who, at the remarkable age of 64, achieved the extraordinary fea…

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Ep. #76 Endings and Beginnings 13:55

8M ago13:55

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Picture this: I started the year with a grand plan—a visionary roadmap for my business and a commitment to its growth. Little did I know, the universe had a different script in mind. The first half of the year threw some serious challenges my way. By the yea…

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Ep. #75 Values: The North Star of Your Career 15:58

9M ago15:58

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Have you ever taken a moment to reflect on your career values? It's a practice that often gets overlooked amid the hustle of our daily lives. However, these values serve as the underlying motivation for our actions and reactions, influencing our experiences …

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#Ep. 74 How to Develop Emotional Intelligence 26:28

10M ago26:28

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the ability to understand and manage emotions effectively. It is no longer considered a soft skill—it's a critical competency for us all - both individual contributors and leaders. Higher EQ has been shown to improve job perfor…

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Ep. #73 Marking Life's Important Milestones 15:38

10M ago15:38

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Frequently, significant events like birthdays can indeed lead us to contemplate what we haven't achieved, our past mistakes, and our regrets. And they occasionally pull us into negative thoughts. Today's episode of "Making Sense of Work," is a special one. I…

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Ep. #72 Becoming Powerful Influencers at Work 20:39

10M ago20:39

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean How good are you at influencing others? In this episode of Making Sense of Work, we'll explore the fundamental principles of influence and why it's essential in various aspects of life, from personal relationships to professional success. We'll discuss a thr…

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Ep. #71 Taking Responsibility of our Working Experience 18:09

11M ago18:09

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean For many years, I've held the belief that we shape our own work situations and experiences. And by that, I mean the story we tell ourselves or the actions we take. True empowerment comes from assuming personal responsibility, examining our role, and understa…

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Ep. #70 Navigating Difficult Conversations 21:50

11M ago21:50

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Navigating difficult conversations can be hard, but when done right, can be powerful and life changing. In this episode of Making sense of Work, master certified coach Jean Balfour shares with us how to tackle those difficult conversations with a coaching mi…

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Ep. #69 Five Steps to Get Your Next Promotion 20:55

11M ago20:55

20:55

I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Over the years, I've had the privilege of coaching countless individuals on their journey to success, and I've witnessed some incredible transformations. Whether you're eyeing that next big promotion or simply want to level up your career game, here are 5 ti…

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Ep. #68 11 Ways to be Happy and Successful at Work 19:42

11M ago19:42

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean After 30 years of consulting to organisations, developing leaders and coaching - there are a few core beliefs Jean has come to believe about what makes for a happy and successful working life.In this episode she introduces her top 11 ways to think about work…

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Ep. #67 The Authenticity Dilemma 16:27

11M ago16:27

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean There is so much talk about how we should be authentic at work at the moment. But what if we don’t want to be? And what if being authentic is not the right thing to do? Jean Balfour shares in this podcast how it is important to ‘bring ourselves to work’ - ho…

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Ep. #66 Compassionate Leadership for Team's Success with Helen Sanderson 44:59

12M ago44:59

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean What contributes to workplace happiness? How does compassionate leadership enhance team communication and clarity? How can team members proactively give feedback and uphold accountability for our growth and commitments? Tune in to our episode of "Making Sens…

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Ep. #65 The Impact of Leaders Who Coach with Amit Ghosh 41:06

1y ago41:06

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Each of us is on our path to achieving whatever we want to achieve, Inherently, we yearn for someone who holds unwavering belief in our capabilities. And employees can easily sense if their leader is invested in them. People want to be in a place where their…

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Ep. #64 The Highs & Lows of Perfectionism 20:09

1y ago20:09

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Ever found yourself being unkind to yourself because of perfectionism? The endless self-criticism and worry and overthinking, tied to perfectionism only waste our precious time and energy. And may stop us from brining our best at work. In this episode, Jean …

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Ep. #63 Making a Bold Career Move with Vanessa Teo 39:55

1y ago39:55

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Do you dream of pursuing a completely different career path but fear of taking the leap? Join us this week on "Making Sense of Work" as we sit down with Vanessa Teo, Director of Strategy Planning (Commercial) at AbbVie. Vanessa's journey is a tale of bold ca…

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Ep. #62 Overcoming People Pleasing at Work 22:17

1y ago22:17

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Are you a people pleaser? Many people feel that they are better off keeping others happy - but it can have an impact on us in the long run. People pleasers bring big strengths to work - often being people who can bring harmony to situations and being a great…

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Ep. #61 Unleashing the Dual Career Advantage With Ronald Tay 36:17

1y ago36:17

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean What part of work gives you the most energy and zest for life? From meaningful connections, mentoring students, and the thrill of tackling challenging projects, explore the diverse dimensions of work that fill you with boundless energy. In this episode of Ma…

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Ep. #60 Becoming your Future Self Today 21:33

1y ago21:33

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean It can be really hard to do today the things that will help us to create our Future Self. In this episode Jean shares recent insights she's had into how we can create our Future Selves and Follow our Bliss today - making it more likely that we will achieve o…

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Ep. #59 Helping Boomers and Millennials Work Together with Vivek Iyyani 41:54

1y ago41:54

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean There are currently five generations in the workplace. How do we make it work? How can we tune into the issues facing organisations and work effectively together? In our latest episode of Making Sense of Work, join Vivek Iyyani, a renowned Millennial Special…

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Ep. #58 The Power of Mindfulness and Presence with Helen Williams 45:57

1y ago45:57

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean To truly change the culture at a workplace, we must embark on an inner journey of self-transformation, and mindfulness. As the saying goes, "If you want to change the world, first change yourself." But how can we cultivate self-kindness, self-compassion, and…

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Ep. #57 Creating a Coaching Culture with Lipika Subbiah 40:09

1y ago40:09

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Don't miss the newest episode of Making Sense of Work, featuring Lipika Subbiah, Global Coaching Enablement Lead at LinkedIn's Center of Excellence and a certified ICF coach. She provides valuable insights into the transformative effects of building a coachi…

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Ep. #56 Welcoming Emotions at Work 22:00

1y ago22:00

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Have you ever struggled with your emotions at work? In our uber analytical organisations welcoming emotions can feel very risky. The challenge is that for all of us emotions are a normal part of our lived experience - including our working experience. In thi…

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Ep. #55 Parental Coaching: Nurturing Children Towards Success 24:10

1y ago24:10

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean We have a unique opportunity to coach and mentor our children toward success, happiness, and personal growth. Tune in to the latest episode of Making Sense of Work as Chris Avis, Educational Psychologist and Faculty member of Bailey Balfour delve into techni…

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Ep. #54 Building a Growth Mindset 22:24

1y ago22:24

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean What is your approach to learning something new? Are you able to adopt a growth mindset and approach it with excitement and opportunity? Or do you see it as a challenge which feels too difficult? In the latest episode of Making Sense of Work, Jean shares the…

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Ep. #53 Guiding Your Team Through Change with Uen-Li Chia 41:35

1+ y ago41:35

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean How do we navigate change in a way that's good for people? Tune in to the latest episode of Making Sense of Work as Uen-Li, Downstream Chief of Staff at Shell, reveals creative approaches for coping with uncertainty within large organisations. Jean and Uen-L…

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Ep. #52 Choosing Courage and Calm over Fear 20:57

1+ y ago20:57

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Have you noticed yourself feeling a bit afraid recently or perhaps worrying more or generally being really affected by the doom and gloom news that we are surrounded by in our media? In this episode of making sense of work, Jean shares ideas for how we can o…

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Ep. #51 Performing under Pressure in Leadership and Sport with Mylène Baxter 28:48

1+ y ago28:48

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean How well do you perform under pressure? Join Mylène Baxter, executive coach and equestrian psychologist in this latest episode of Making Sense of Work. She shares psychological commonalities between competitive horseback riding and leadership in the workplac…

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Ep. #50 Navigating Isolation & Anxiety at Work with Nick Jonsson 31:41

1+ y ago31:41

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean You are not alone if you are struggling with workplace-related anxiety and stress. In this episode, Nick Jonsson, author of "Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways To Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety, and Depression," discusses the widespread issue of wor…

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Ep. #49 Generosity in Networking: The Key to Lasting Relationships 16:48

1+ y ago16:48

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Networking - Some people go “bring it on” but many people shrink and hope the whole concept goes away. However, networking is an important aspect of personal and professional growth if we approach it the right way. When we view networking as a way to serve o…

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Ep. #48 A Journey of Starting as a Coach with Carole Lewis 33:15

1+ y ago33:15

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Have you ever been fascinated by human behavior and pondered over the challenges people face, and how you can genuinely support them, witness positive changes in their lives, and make a difference? Meet Carole Lewis - an Executive Communications Coach and Ba…

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Ep. #47 Deep Work and Focus with Jean Balfour 23:04

1+ y ago23:04

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean When do you get your best work done? There are some who argue that, in order to succeed in today's economy, we must possess the ability to produce elite level work quickly and efficiently. Others suggest that it's important to recognize when we're feeling ov…

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Ep. #46 Adopting a Career Reinvent Mindset with Adeline Tiah 35:05

1+ y ago35:05

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean What is the true meaning of "reinvent"? How can we shift our perspective to view career displacement as a positive opportunity? What steps can we take to cultivate fulfilling careers? Join Adeline Tiah, Business Executive, Leadership & REINVENT Coach, Author…

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Ep. #45 Play and Resilience at Work with Imogen Maresch 44:27

1+ y ago44:27

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Resilience isn't just about persevering until we reach our breaking point. Sometimes, it's about taking a break and incorporating enjoyable activities, then it can be the perfect way to enhance our resilience. Join Imogen Maresch, speaker, coach, and faculty…

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Ep. #44 Leading a Hospital Through COVID With Mairead McCormick 40:07

1+ y ago40:07

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Leading a hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic has posed a significant challenge for many leaders. By prioritizing relationships and creating a supportive workplace culture, Mairead McCormick has demonstrated her commitment to effective leadership during th…

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Ep. #43 Changing the Conversation on Women in Leadership 30:36

1+ y ago30:36

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Jean has worked in women’s leadership development for over 25 years. In this episode she shares her thoughts about progress to date, reasons why the progress seems so slow and how we can think about it differently. She shares practical suggestions that she h…

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Ep. #42 What to Do if you've Lost your Mojo 20:14

1+ y ago20:14

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean After listening to a couple of people who said they had lost their Mojo at work, Jean shares what we can do if we have lost our va va voom at work. She does a deep dive into the role motivation plays in our energy at work - and shares Daniel Pink’s tools for…

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Ep. #41 Building a Mindset of Servant Leadership - Dr. Maria Pressentin 37:17

1+ y ago37:17

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Jean is joined by Dr. Maria Pressentin There’s more to servant leadership than empowerment. It’s about enablement. Join Maria as she shares her research and work in servant leadership. Learn the three steps of building trust as a servant leader and how you c…

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Ep. #40 The Gift of Feedback - Even if it Hurts! 21:45

1+ y ago21:45

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean How much do you welcome feedback? Most of us know that feedback is helpful and yet it can often been difficult to accept. In this episode Jean share her own experience of taking feedback badly - and what she learnt from it. She covers Different ways feedback…

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Ep. #39 How to Survive in Challenging Times with Sonal Patel 36:56

1+ y ago36:56

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I'd love to hear any questions or comments you have about the show. Send me a message! Jean Jean is joined by Sonal Patel. Sonal shares her experience and learning of joining a new team and leading through covid. Jean and Sonal discuss Relational Leadership - leading with and through people How a coaching approach to leadership is critical for lead…

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