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  The Purpose of Coaching (1 of 4) Since 2005, the research team at Sherpa Coaching has compiled an annual survey on executive coaching. This blog edition is also available in the Expert Series of Choice Magazine. Almost every HR and business leader (over 90%) sees high value in coaching. The credibility of coaching has risen consistently,…

3 Keys to being a Hero…. It’s Possible (Part 4 of 4) People understand that your words are truth   So, we have talked about how to be a hero.  This applies to your work, your family, and your friendships, it applies to anyone. First, it was knowing that other people don’t think the way you…

3 Keys to being a Hero…. It’s Possible (Part 3 of 4) People want to know that you have their back.  You saw my post the cruise ship captain, about heroes and villains.  I promised to share three ways in which you can be a hero. Here’s the second one. It’s something great leaders. Good friends…

3 Keys to being a Hero…. It’s Possible (Part 2 of 4) People don’t have to think like you do to be successful I wrote about the cruise ship captain, in a post about heroes and villains.  I promised to share three ways in which you can be a hero. Here’s the first one. It’s…

3 Keys to being a Hero in the Workplace… It’s Possible An Italian cruise ships runs up on a reef. Heavy damage. People missing. People dead. There is a leadership story behind the headlines, one I’d like to share with you. Two men in charge. The two men handle this situation in completely different ways….

Words Only Tell Half the Story Body language tells just as much of a story as words do, perhaps even more. Humans constantly communicate – both intentionally and not – through body language. People can form opinions about what they see more quickly than they can process what they hear. Think about that. It takes…

Continuing education and recertification will help you reach your peak. In June, 2017 Sherpa will host the 12th annual Sherpa Executive Coaching Conference (EXCO).

Good Body Language is Good Business Improving body language, as with other skills, is an act of self-awareness and intentional change. The concept is very clear with body language because you literally observe your physical actions. It doesn’t require a lot of deep thinking to simply observe how you sit. You don’t need a degree…

Bad Body Language is Bad Business If you’ve been following Danielle’s story you might be thinking this body language stuff is no big deal. Maybe you’re thinking, I know how to look people in the eye. I try to smile and have a good handshake. That’s pretty much it, right? Does body language have anything…

Body Language and Impact on Business (Part 1 of 4) Meet Danielle Danielle has been the deputy commissioner at a government health care agency for 20 years.  She has the respect and trust of everyone around her. Her employees have just one grievance, though. They can’t read her on an emotional level. Her facial expression…

Free Selfware Course…. For a short course in #Selfware, visit this free online program and select Module Three. https://www.sherpa-university.com/courses/47#LeadershipTraining  

Understand your staff…. People don’t care how much the boss knows until they know how much the boss cares http://SherpaCoaching.com  #Neuroscience #Coaching #SelfWare….

Selfware Can Help…. Many problem behaviors come from our basic reactions to stress and fear. #SelfWare can help!  #Neuroscience #ScienceOfCoaching

Crisis – Are You Addicted? Part 1 – The Fireman Phenomenon Do you know anyone who “turns everything into a crisis?” It may sound counterintuitive, but crises (and solving them) can actually become addictive. Especially when they’re in a position of leadership, people can actually get “hooked” on crisis! Let’s look at some aspects of…

Free Selfware Course…. For a short course in #Selfware, visit this free online program and select Module Three. https://www.sherpa-university.com/courses/47#LeadershipTraining  

Sherpa Coaching Brings SelfWare Into Focus The next ‘rock stars’ in our society will be neuroscientists. Every day, their research tells us more about how the mind works. Neuroscience is a combination of medicine, science and research that explains human behavior and how it changes. Why are neuroscientists becoming pop stars? Every person on the…

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What is SelfWare? Most of us have a bad habit or two. We also probably have a few behaviors and skills that need some improvement. Everyone does. Fortunately, bad habits can change. Problem behaviors can be improved. It takes hard work, but understanding some basic science makes that work more manageable. Learning a little bit…

Crisis – Are You Addicted? Part 2  – Not Everyone Wants To Be A Fireman Some people can get ‘hooked’ on the feeling of solving major problems at work. When leaders get a great feeling from solving crises, it can lead to an ongoing cycle of crisis management. The person who “turns everything into a…

Duane’s Story: Avoiding Conflict and Impact on Business  Avoiding Conflict Let’s talk about Duane, director of marketing at a midsize clothing company in Florida. 30 people report directly to him. He loves it. It’s a fast-paced, dynamic, highly social environment. Duane has close friends working for him and he enjoys spending time with his coworkers….

Check out insights from the Annual Executive Coaching Survey

Check out insights from the Annual Executive Coaching Survey

Check out insights from the Annual Executive Coaching Survey

Check out insights from the Annual Executive Coaching Survey

The benefits of investing in your staff has a direct impact on customer service….

As a manager, you tend to own everything that is placed in front of you. There’s a problem with that. The more you own, the less you can “be” a manager.

Developing a culture of coaching helps to retain top talent.

Leadership: Managers are “on” the business, not “in” the business.   As a manager, you tend to own everything that is placed in front of you. There’s a problem with that. The more you own, the less you can “be” a manager. You are clear on your weaknesses and can “fly right” when you are…

The power of the Sherpa process and tools can translate to ROI. See what Master Sherpa, Brian McConnell says…

Coaching is key in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. See what our friends at Toyota say…