Leadership Development

Leadership is getting others to believe in you and your ideas. It’s the foundation of success in every career. Find practical leadership development tips on my blog.

perfect field goal as a metaphor for coaching goals and leadership goals

Set the Right Coaching Goals: The Leadership Skills That Drive Success

When you’re looking to find a business coach, one of the first questions a coach will ask is about your coaching goals: “What do you want to work on?” If you haven’t thought about that before, defining your coaching goals can feel overwhelming. The key is to start with your pain points—the everyday frustrations that keep you up at night—and connect them to the leadership skills that can help you move forward. Key Takeaways for how to set the right…

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mentor explaining to a colleague how we really learn at work.

If You Can’t Find a Good Mentor, Get a Great Coach: How We Really Learn at Work

A great coach for business is the modern equivalent of a good mentor, the person who helps you understand how we really learn at work. If you have the option between coaching vs mentoring, go with the mentor. However, if a mentor is not an option, a coach is the next best thing. If you’ve ever wished you had a mentor—a trusted advisor who could help you figure out how we really learn at work, especially in the toughest situations—you’re…

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Lisa D. Foster, Ph.D. ACC  is an independent coach. As an Associate Certified Coach by the International Coaching Federation, Lisa honors and abides by the ICF Code of Ethics.  All coaching sessions and consultations are confidential.

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