Best Jean Balfour Master Certified Coach Speaker Podcasts (2024)

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

14d ago25:22

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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 play out in workplace interactions, leading to unproductive and toxic environments. Jean Balfo…

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

2M ago35:56

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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 creativity, mindfulness, and well-being. Discover how controlled breathing enhances leadersh…

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

2M ago22:20

22:20

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 and professionals can reclaim tranquility in their our hectic lives. I look at society's trad…

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

2M ago24:57

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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 about the everyday gripes of excessive workloads or lackluster recognition; we're diving into t…

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

3M ago25:55

25:55

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 everyday gripes of excessive workloads or lackluster recognition; we're diving into the science …

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

4M ago21:05

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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, and ultimately, genius, uncovering how to push ourselves out of our limiting beliefs of wha…

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

4M ago21:45

21:45

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 strategies, we'll embark on a journey towards reclaiming energy and joy in our daily work. Tune i…

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

5M ago22:07

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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 pitfalls and together, we'll uncover practical strategies and insights to enhance our ability…

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

5M ago21:02

21:02

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 feat of swimming from Cuba to Florida. Jean reflects on Nyad's resilience and tenacity, drawing…

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Ep. #76 Endings and Beginnings 13:55

6M ago13:55

13:55

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 year's end, we not only weathered the storm but exceeded our initial expectations. However, let…

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

8M ago15:58

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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 both professionally and personally. In this podcast, Jean Balfour explores the importance of…

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

8M ago26:28

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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 performance significantly including higher sales, increased productivity and reduced stress. In th…

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

9M ago15:38

15:38

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 discuss how we can leverage significant life milestones as chances for celebration and grat…

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

9M ago20:39

20:39

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 three step strategy and seven ways you can influence effectively. To read the full blog, head o…

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

9M ago18:09

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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 understanding how we contribute to the way we perceive and navigate what's happening around us. In t…

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Ep. #70 Navigating Difficult Conversations 21:50

9M ago21:50

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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 mindset. Learn techniques to offer constructive feedback in an empathetic and thoughtful manne…

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

9M ago20:55

20:55

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 tips you should consider applying in your role today. Podcast recommendations Ep. #8 Nine Ways…

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

10M ago19:42

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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 to create a fulfilling work life. You can contact Jean via LinkedIn to share the beliefs yo…

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Ep. #67 The Authenticity Dilemma 16:27

10M ago16:27

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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’ - however, sometimes it may be better for us to not share all, to be less vulnerable and to mana…

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

11M ago44:59

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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 Sense of Work" featuring Helen Sanderson, a renowned consultant and coach in well-being and self…

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

11M ago41:06

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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 leader believes that they can change, that they can evolve, and that they can grow. Join us…

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

11M ago20:09

20:09

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 Balfour will be revealing some effective strategies we can embrace to conquer this destructi…

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

11M ago39:55

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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 career moves, as she transitioned from HR to the commercial side of the industry. Discover how…

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

11M ago22:17

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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 team player. But this can often happen at their own expense. In this podcast Jean defines h…

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

12M ago36:17

36:17

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 Making Sense of Work, be inspired by Ronald Tay, Talent & Diversity Leader and adjunct lecture…

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

12M ago21:33

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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 our goals and dreams of the future. Jean Balfour IG: @jean.balfour LI: @jeanbalfour Your Futu…

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

1y ago41:54

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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 Specialist and Keynote Speaker at Millennial Minds as he sheds light on how leaders can harmonise t…

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

1y ago45:57

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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 self-empathetic awareness so that these qualities can radiate toward others? In order for e…

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

1y ago40:09

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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 coaching culture from the ground up. Jean and Lipika discuss: The impact of coaching culture withi…

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Ep. #56 Welcoming Emotions at Work 22:00

1y ago22:00

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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 this episode Jean provides perspectives on how to welcome our emotions and see them as a valuab…

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

1y ago24:10

24:10

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 techniques, and insights that can empower you to become an effective parental coach. Meet Chris Av…

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Ep. #54 Building a Growth Mindset 22:24

1y ago22:24

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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 idea behind a Growth Mindset and how to build one. Book recommendation: Mindset - Carol Dwe…

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

1y ago41:35

41:35

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-Li discuss: Strategies for leading through change The intersection of creativity and working …

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

1y ago20:57

20:57

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 overcome the paralysis that fear brings and move towards courage and calm. You can find the 4…

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

1y ago28:48

28:48

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 workplace and also the factors that affect one’s confidence, motivation, and capacity to perform eff…

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

1y ago31:41

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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 workplace-driven anxiety and stress. He shares his personal experience with anxiety and addicti…

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

1y ago16:48

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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 others, rather than focusing solely on ourselves, it becomes more meaningful. True networking…

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

1y ago33:15

33:15

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 Bailey Balfour's faculty trainer. In this episode, she shares her passion for coaching, from h…

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

1y ago23:04

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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 overwhelmed and to prioritize mindful work during designated periods. In this particular episo…

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

1+ y ago35:05

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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, and Lecturer in the latest episode of Making Sense of work. Jean and Adeline discuss: When…

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

1+ y ago44:27

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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 member of Bailey Balfour's Certification programme in the latest episode of Making Sense of…

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

1+ y ago40:07

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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 these challenging times. Join Mairead McCormick, the CEO of Kent Community Health, NHS in the …

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

1+ y ago30:36

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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 hopes will help to create movement towards gender equity. You can find Jean here: https://www…

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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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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 how to get back to motivation. Related Podcast Episodes Ep. #1. Finding your Purpose https:…

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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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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 can contribute effectively during pressure. Jean and Maria discuss: Research in servant leade…

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

1+ y ago21:45

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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 can 'land' with us How to prepare for and accept feedback When and how to seek feedback. If…

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

1+ y ago36:56

36:56

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 leading younger generations How we can build resilience The role mindfulness plays in creativity…

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Ep. #38 Doing Magic at Work with Professor Pare Keiha 42:42

1+ y ago42:42

42:42

Jean is joined by Professor Pare Keiha. Pare shares very openly his approach to leadership and in this wide ranging conversation Jean and Pare discuss Being fully human in leadership How the way we see work impacts our enjoyment of our work Personal mastery as a leader The importance of systems thinking and teams Education and social justice Profes…

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Ep. #37. The Life Long Impact of Training as a Coach 20:58

1+ y ago20:58

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Have you ever thought about training as a coach but not sure if you would ever become a full time coach? In this episode of Making Sense of Work Jean shares her own experience of the many advantages of learning to coach. She also shares examples of what others have learnt and how the skills are relevant in all aspects of our lives. If you are inter…

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Ep. #36. The Experience of Training as a Coach with Mikiko Tanaka 37:52

1+ y ago37:52

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In this episode Jean is joined by Mikiko Tanaka. Mikiko Tanaka works for the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) as the Director and Head of the Subregional Office for South and South-West Asia Office, New Delhi. She has over twenty-five years of experience within the United Nations system. Previously, she served as t…

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