CFO, CBS News & CBS Television Stations The objective of this 6-month coaching engagement was to support the newly appointed CFO in creating a cohesive business and leadership approach within the Finance Group by unifying three disparate areas, each with widely divergent needs and new performance expectations. Given the scope and complexity of this business […]
Read MoreCultural Transformation: Driving Change
President, Panasonic Connect When his product service company was acquired by a major global brand, the President was challenged by the need to evolve his leadership mindset from an independent business owner to a corporate leader in a fully integrated business unit. This involved overcoming his own resistance to change in order to lead his […]
Read MoreCareer Transition: Discovering What’s Next
EVP & COO, California Resources Corporation As one of this organization’s longer-standing people, the Coachee was deeply respected and highly valued for his history and operational experience. However, at this stage in his mature career, he started thinking about the next chapter of his life and recognized that being at the same company for more […]
Read MoreLeadership Development: Harnessing “Quiet Power”
Vice President of Global Infrastructure, Kelly Services This Coachee’s direct manager left the company unexpectedly. Without any time to plan for change, the Coachee found himself reporting to the CDO, his skip-level manager, with whom he did not have a relationship. This required the Coachee to adjust quickly in order to maintain stability within his […]
Read MoreLeadership Development: From Scientist to Strategist
Vice President of R&D, Diabetes, Bio-Rad Laboratories The Coachee had been with Bio-Rad for 26 years and had a reputation as an excellent scientist and leader. He was on track to be promoted, and was fully supported in this effort by his manager (Sr. Director, R&D | Global Sustaining and Products Support | Core Diagnostics). […]
Read MoreLeadership Development: Self-Awareness Informs Style
Vice President, Dosage Design & Development This Coachee was a highly regarded member of the Dosage Design & Development team. During her nine years with AstraZeneca, she led a department of six top scientists and formed deep and positive relationships. Her direct manager (SVP, Biopharmaceutical Development, R&D), wanted to promote her but felt that her […]
Read MorePlease Don’t Ever Change
At my small high school on Long Island, graduating seniors signed each other’s yearbooks with personal messages intended to inspire us for the future. One of the favorites among our close group of friends was, “You’re perfect just the way you are – please don’t ever change.” While flattering, it just didn’t seem right to […]
Read MoreIt Can’t Happen Here?
Well, it happened. After years of hard work and loyalty to your firm, there has been a (choose one): downsizing, reorganization, merger, leadership change, budget cut, or (fill in the blank). And despite your many accomplishments, great reputation, and strong track record of delivery, someone has decided that (choose one): your services are no longer […]
Read MoreHow Do You Do Change?
How do YOU do change? Do you wait until it’s a sudden wake-up call or burst of unexpected turbulence? Or do you let it wash over you without realizing it’s happening until you’re standing in its wake? Today we’re experiencing change in all aspects of life faster than ever before. And I know from both […]
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