For the past dozen years the very existence of established professions have been threatened in what feels a blink of an eye. Eliminated by innovation and automation. I wonder: Will AI Kill Executive Coaching? It’s in our nature as humans to be curious and push innovation. But are we ready for the results? Will AI Kill Executive Coaching? As I read this intriguing article from Michael Schrage, I had an eyebrow raising moment. My very own profession of executive coaching may...
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Powerful Questions Save Time and Money
Powerful questions and open listening can save your business time, effort and money. Lessons learned from a ‘trouble maker.’ (TL;DR) The Outside Consultant My first encounter with an outside consultant wasn’t a good one. My then boss had a terrible opinion of consultants. He used to make jokes that they just sat there asking questions and then told you what you already knew and charged an arm and a leg for it. I knew we were about to have a visit from...
Continue reading...What if the ice breaker was the workshop?
Do you enjoy ice breakers at workshops? I worry they’re becoming just another box to check. I wonder: What if the ice breaker was the workshop? What exactly is an ice breaker? An ice breaker is an activity, game, or event that is used to warm up the meeting or event participants, get them talking and engaging. An effective ice breaker gets every person in the room talking and is usually something non-threatening. You could equate an ice breaker in a workshop to...
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