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The Word on CoachingSeason 8 Episode 1: When Leadership is Your PurposeWe have talked about leading with Purpose, but in today’s episode, we discuss Leadership being your purpose. Why and how do you step into Leadership? In this episode, we have a captivating conversation with Paul Conteh as he talks about leadership opportunities in his life and how he has raised his hand to serve as a leader. Getting out of your comfort zone and leading anyway. Paul has a unique background in his childhood. he was captured and was made a child soldier. He is in the final stages of officer candidate school...
2025-05-1226 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 7 Episode 9: The Word on Coaching - EQ in ActionWe have all heard of EQ or Emotional Intelligence.What does it look like in action?In this episode, we have an inspiring conversation with Kelly Mercer as she talks about the power of using emotional intelligence as she navigated a significant healthcare experience. Kelly is driven by intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving, she views each day as an opportunity to make a difference. In 21 years with a Fortune 50 company and currently with a leading CRO, she has had the privilege of serving in many roles ranging from direct customer...
2024-12-0534 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 7 Episode 8: The Word on Coaching - Pursuit of it allAre you in Pursuit of it All?In this episode we have a heartfelt conversation with Jennifer Gerlock. She is a Blogger and Marketer. Her online work has lead her to collaborate with brands like Coca-Cola, Sleep Number, Invisalign, Saucony, Flat-Out Bread, Ritz Carlton, Great Wolf Lodge and Hallmark, among others.When you are in pursuit of everything, what happens when you get everything except the thing that matters most to you?We chat with Jennifer about her experience of career achievement and the potential high price. After sitting down with he...
2024-11-1828 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 7 Episode 7: The Word on Coaching - StewardshipWith great responsibility comes a great opportunity to be a good steward of your internal and external resources. In this episode, we explore the concept of Stewardship with Kelly McElroy.This episode is engaging and challenging as we consider how we can use stewardship to benefit those who follow us and those we serve.Our guest shares her vast experience and expertise in being a leader who lets the value of stewardship guide her actions. Kelly is an essential member of the CreativeMINDS team and has a reputation as a person w...
2024-11-0432 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 7 Episode 6: The Word on Coaching - Leadership LoveWhat does love have to do with it? Everything if you are a leader.In this episode, we explore the concept of Leadership Love with Jennifer Flowers. This podcast episode will help you get your heart right.Our guest Jennifer Flowers shares some thought-provoking ideas about showing love to the people you lead. Jennifer Flowers is a business owner, community advocate, and awesome leader. She has several years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry.In the podcast, Jennifer says :I think that your team needs to...
2024-04-2331 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 7 Episode 5: The Word on Coaching - TransformationThis podcast episode will help you get your mind right.Our guest Cindy Whitmore shares some interesting ideas on transformation.I am still thinking about what she shares about stepping into transforming and being willing to have the discipline to transform.Cindy is a respected leader, entrepreneur, and executive coach successfully impacting leaders in career advancement and profitability. With over 25 years of experience training, teaching, doing behavioral research, and working abroad, she has become an expert in leadership development and team strategy. Her passion for working globally across a wide range of organizations has...
2024-04-0839 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 7 Episode 4: The Word on Coaching - Leadership EdgeWhat sets you apart as a leader? What is the thing about you that when applied at the right time gives you an advantage - That is your leadership edge.In this episode, Rick Albee shares his vast experience in leadership and leadership development. Rick's career spans more than 40 years and includes significant experience as a coach, organizational development professional, and human resources leader at various companies. Tune in for insights on how to identify and sharpen your leadership edge.Contact information:(26) Rick Albee | LinkedInBooks Recommended...
2024-04-0241 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 7 Episode 3: The Word on Coaching -Difficult ConversationsIn this episode, Coaches3 welcomes Cassia Carr to the podcast to share her insights about having difficult conversations. Cassia Carr is a civically-minded wife, mom, attorney, and amateur opera singer! Born and raised in Tulsa, OK, Cassia studied business and Spanish at local colleges - Tulsa Community College and Oral Roberts University. She began her career as a District Sales Leader at PepsiCo, leading a team of 25 salespersons in the Frito-Lay division. Later, she attended law school at the University of Tulsa College of Law and practiced bankruptcy, corporate governance, and litigation at two local law firms bef...
2024-03-1238 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 7 Episode 2: The Word on Coaching - PowerIn this episode, Coaches3 welcomes Mary Kaye Bennett to the podcast to share her perspective on Power. Mary Kaye Bennett is an auto claims consultant for a major insurance and financial services organization. She currently lives in Bloomington. She has been an auto claims rep, and an HR rep, and has moved up the leadership ranks living in various cities. She is a great leader. She grew up in West Virginia (like Debby). An important thing to know is that she has been fighting a battle with leiomyosarcoma for the past 6 years. It has had...
2024-02-2537 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 7 Episode 1: The Word on Coaching - ChallengesGet Ready for an intriguing beginning to Season 7!In this episode, Coaches3 hosts themselves in the first podcast of this season. JoAnn will lead the conversation about the challenges leaders are facing in 2024,This year is proving to be a year where many leaders are dealing with the ripple effect of the past few years, the pandemic, return to work, great resignation, AI, social and emotional skill deterioration, and constant change. Listen in as JoAnn, Debby, and Kevin share their perspectives and insights from leaders they have worked with on the real challenges leaders...
2024-02-1538 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 6 Episode 8: The Word on Coaching - Culture 2.0Get your pencil and paper ready! In this episode, our guest Amy Archer shares her recipe for creating a culture where people want to stay and grow. Amy is a Senior Vice President with Property/Casualty Insurance Experience and complex legal expertise. She shares her real-world victories and bloopers to help us understand what it takes to build a strong engaging and safe workplace culture. Her humor is only surpassed by her intellect.I know I say this all the time but ... this IS a don't miss episode!Contact information:(18) Amy Archer...
2023-06-2644 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 6 Episode 7: The Word on Coaching - CuriosityWe hope you are curious about this episode...Please listen in on this episode as we discuss being curious with Susan Jordan.Susan Jordan is a professional leadership and career coach who brings value and insight to mid-career professionals seeking to enhance their job performance and achieve their aspirations. Before coaching, Susan served for 20+ years as a finance executive in the sports, entertainment, venue management, and hospitality industries. In this episode, Susan shares insight on the impact of being curious in your coaching relationships.Susan shares some practical tip...
2023-06-1228 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 6 Episode 6: The Word on Coaching - AwakeningWe invite you to listen in on this episode as we discuss the word Awakening. Our guest John Broschak shares his personal journey in being a leader and becoming a coach. John is a seasoned Energy Industry Senior Leader having served as a Fortune 500 Executive, Nuclear Submarine Officer, Professional Engineer, Project Management Professional, and Senior Nuclear Reactor Operator, among my many roles, and known for his desire and ability to take on the toughest and most challenging assignments and excel! He has a wide variety of experience that positions him to provide a broa...
2023-05-1934 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 6 Episode 5: The Word on Coaching - DiscoveryIn this episode Krishna Wall, Agency Field Specialist Manager shares some serious wisdom related to the word - Discovery.This episode is easy listening as Krishna talks about the power of coaching and discovery.As you listen you will hear how leaders can use coaching as a practical leadership style versus coaching being just another activity.She practices and teaches coaching as a way to solve hard problems.We hope you enjoy this episode.Contact Information:(24) Krishna Wall | LinkedIn Recommended Books in this Podcast Episode:
2023-05-0228 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 6 Episode 4: The Word on Coaching - StruggleHave you ever struggled?Have ever gotten stronger after you came through your struggle?If you answered yes or no to either of those questions then check out this podcast episode.In this episode, Ayn Grubb shares her insights and approaches to helping people understand that learning is in the struggle.Ayn is a long-time practitioner of education. She has taught for several years in public school systems, facilitated learning for teachers, and is currently leading a curriculum effort in her school systemTune in a hear how rescuing people from...
2023-05-0234 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 6 Episode 3: The Word on Coaching - EQ/Emotional IntelligenceWhat is emotional intelligence?There are many definitions but our guest Timothy Smith shares what he believes "It's about accessing emotional information and then working with that emotional information to be more effective."In this episode, Timothy Smith who is an experienced coach shares his insight on emotional intelligence from his personal journey and insight gained from working with his clients.Join us as our guest Timothy Smith talks about the concept of emotional intelligence.We hope you enjoy this episode Contact Information: (22) Timothy Smith, PCC | LinkedIn
2023-04-0527 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 6 Episode 2: The Word on Coaching - StrengthsHow are you using your strengths? During this episode, our guest Carol deLaski shares her insights and experiences on how we can understand our strengths, own our strengths, and use them to move forward personally and professionally. Carol deLaski (PCC) is a professional certified coach, speaker, and author whose expertise is developing the strengths of businesses and individuals. In her private practice, Clear Choices Coaching, Carol provides strengths-based leadership training through workshops, group coaching, and 1-1 sessions. Carol gives us insight into leveraging strengths and shares practical tips and strategies on how to focus on our...
2023-03-1338 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 6 Episode 1: The Word on Coaching - WHOThis episode features David Burkus. He is the bestselling author of four books about business and leadership. His books have won multiple awards and have been translated into dozens of languages. His insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USAToday, Fast Company, the Financial Times, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, CNN, the BBC, NPR, and CBS This Morning. In this lively discussion with David, we talk about the importance of understanding your "Who" as in who does your work serve.David challenges conventional thinking that the why or what is...
2023-02-2231 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 5 Episode 8: The Word on Coaching - ReflectIn this episode JoAnn, Debby, and Kevin share their thoughts on being reflective and using reflection in coaching.In this podcast we decided to be our own guest just like when we started. In our conversation we talk about our definitions of reflection and how we use reflection when coaching others. We share some practical ways to be more reflective and how to incorporate time for reflection in our busy schedules. We invite you to invest a few minutes in listening to this podcast and we are confident as you look back you...
2022-12-2630 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 5 Episode 7: The Word on Coaching - WholeHeartedPrepare to be refreshed and inspired!In this episode we discuss the concept of wholeheartedness with our guest Kat Middleton. Kat is an Empowerment Coach who is passionate about her work and advocates for authentic wholehearted living both personally and professionally. During this episode Kate share her insights about living and leading with wholeheartedness. She helps us understand that managing our energy is essential for us to be effective leaders. We will spend some time talking about taking care of ourselves so we can take care of others.Kat also share some tips on...
2022-12-1036 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 5 Episode 6: The Word on Coaching - RelationshipsThis episode features Patty Marbury, Director of Training and Development for Finance at the University of Virginia.Patty is a leader who has cultivated a coaching environment on her team and across the UVA campus. She is a leader who believes building strong relationships is key to being a leader and being a good leader-coach. In our conversation with Patty, we talk about those Relationships. She shares real-world tips on how to build strong relationships which enable people to do their best work.She shares insights on how essential it is to build tru...
2022-11-1235 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 5 Episode 5: The Word on Coaching - ResistanceIntroducing Wendy Addington talking about the word RESISTANCE.This episode features one of our good friends and fellow coach Wendy Addington.Wendy works for a fortune 50 company where she is tasked to get results through others while having no authority over them. She also is the founder of Kyle's Crusaders, which is an organization that honors her late son, Kyle, and raises money for childhood cancer research. She is one of those people who not only makes a positive impression but also makes you better from just being around her and benefiting from her generous spirit.
2022-11-1133 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 5 Episode 4: The Word on Coaching - GoalsGet ready for some laughs and some learning.This episode features the one and only Cynthia Murray. A native of Charlottesville, Virginia, Cynthia is an attorney and former senior business management professional at Northrop Grumman, a major Fortune 500 company in the global defense industry. Cynthia is also the president and CEO of Divine Women of Destiny Ministries International. Cynthia Murray is the founder and CEO of Cynthia Murray Enterprises, LLC (CME). Cynthia received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law.In...
2022-10-3042 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 5 Episode 3: The Word on Coaching - ADJUSTDon't miss this episode. If you only listen to one podcast today or this week let it be this one. In this episode we explore what it means to adjust. Amy Champion current Gulf States Vice President at Brock USA and former head coach of women's basketball coach for the University of New Orleans shares her story of how she led her team before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina. In our conversation with Amy, she focuses on understanding how hard work, discipline, tolerance and having fun can help you make it through times of uncertainty. She shares st...
2022-09-1838 minThe Word on CoachingSeason 5 Episode 2: The Word on Coaching - SoulThis episode is full of energy and thoughtful conversation about Leading with Soul. We have the opportunity to catch up and engage with Chanda Frenton. Chanda is a longtime colleague and friend; she works as the Learning and Development Director for Park National Bank. Chanda is known for being energetic, inclusive, and brilliant.In our conversation with Chanda, she shares her perspective on the importance of doing work that feeds your soul, creating an environment that encourages others to pursue meaningful work and engaging in self-care. She shares her self-care etiquette checklist and her acronym FLY.
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