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Coach the Inner Core.
Lead from the Inside Out.

March 27, 2017 by Diana Leave a Comment

Reflection, Inner Core, Values, Purpose, Coaching, Leadership Development, Assessments, Relationship, Secure Environment, Non-Judgement, Communication, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Coach

A coaching colleague of mine and I recently spent an afternoon examining, brainstorming, and developing meaningful leadership curriculum for a cohort of successful leaders who are dedicating a year to build their leadership capacity. Already successful technical leaders, our question is – how do we assist them in learning the value of reflecting on who […]

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Executive Coaching : The Imperative

September 19, 2016 by Diana Leave a Comment

Four Promises, Lead Effectively, results, trust, leadership development, executive coaching, professional growth, personal growth, confident vulnerability, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, leadership coach

It takes courage to lead effectively. It requires a level of vulnerability that many of us are not comfortable with, yet it has become a necessity. By helping me fully claim where I am strong, using the Strengths Strategy model has led me to be more confident in naming, being open to and vulnerable in […]

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Up Your Inner Game of Leadership

June 13, 2016 by Diana Leave a Comment

Inner Game, Leadership Development, Growth Mindset, Character Strengths, Performance Goals, Learning Goals, Refine Your Goals, Strengthen Your Inner Game, Inner Leadership, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Coach

What would radical self-focus look like? What are the possibilities that could emerge from radical self-focus? I propose that pausing and taking a serious deep dive into understanding yourself through building your strengths intelligence could build your capacity as a leader and produce results that you can deliver. In turn, with your new strengths knowledge, […]

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The Inner Mindset of an Effective Leader

June 6, 2016 by Diana Leave a Comment

Inner Game, Leadership Development, Growth Mindset, SMART Goals, Learning Goals, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Coach

There’s a saying: What you focus on expands. What you focus on is also integrated into your mindset. Foundational in your character, your mindset is a lens through which you believe, judge and act. Do you examine, challenge or stretch your mindset? Do you settle for living the status quo? Do you believe you can […]

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The Battle of the Voices in Your Head

May 23, 2016 by Diana Leave a Comment

Inner Game, Leadership Development, Self 1, The Big Ego, The Voice in Your Head, Self 2, Wise, Authentic, Nonjudgmental Awareness, Awareness, Trust, Choice, Know Your Strengths, Develop Strengths Intelligence, Know Yourself, Self-Awareness, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Coach

There are times when we have to do things that do not fall in our strengths wheelhouse but they need tending to. In these times, I’ve found that I am most vulnerable to self-doubt, which gives way to the Voice In My Head, the Saboteur, the Inner Critic or the Gremlin to play with my thoughts. The […]

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Coach the Inner Game. Do You Lead with the Right Stuff?

May 9, 2016 by Diana Leave a Comment

Inner Game, Leadership Development, Core Values, Character, Strengths, Focused Attention, No Judgment, Observe Behavior, Nonjudgmental Partner, Know Your Strengths, Develop Strengths Intelligence, Know Yourself, Self-Awareness, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Coach

How does one’s character develop? We commonly think of character development as deriving from things like early childhood experiences, modeling by important adults in our lives, the environment and culture in which we were raised, school and our religious affiliations – along with our free will. As I dive deeper into my personal strengths, I see […]

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Strengths and The Inner Game of Leadership

May 4, 2016 by Diana Leave a Comment

Inner Game, Leadership Development, Core Values, Character, Strengths, Values, Courage, Conviction, Reflection, Wisdom, Self-Knowledge, Social Intelligence, Solid Personal Values, Know Your Strengths, Develop Strengths Intelligence, Know Yourself, Self-Awareness, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Coach

My coaching practice focuses on ‘who you are as a leader’ vs ‘what you do as a leader’. There are many talented consultants, workshops and webcasts that are completely focused on ‘what you do as a leader’ – focused on the bottom line. In my 16 years of coaching leaders I’ve found that, while you […]

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Applying Ethics & Leadership to Business Development

January 18, 2013 by Diana Leave a Comment

One of the most compelling definitions of a leader is an individual whose mere presence inspires the desire to follow. Leaders have learned how to set strategic and operational objectives in putting together plans, how to be visionaries and see opportunities for their organizations that other individuals may miss, and in the role of Business […]

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Accountability for Bad Leadership

October 23, 2012 by Diana Leave a Comment

Leaders everywhere are in disrepute. What can we do to end bad leadership when our jobs depend on putting up with incompetent or even unethical bosses? “Being a leader has become a mantra. It is a presumed path to money and power; a medium for achievement, both individual and institutional; and a mechanism for creating […]

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Working with Diana was great. She helped me identify my leadership strengths and find ways to use them to maximize my value to the organization as I transitioned into a new role with greater responsibility.
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The main benefit of coaching was simply the reworking of my priorities to bring some semblance of balance back into my life as it applied to my family relationships and personal well-being.
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