Chandler Coaches

11/25/2022

Speaking unarguably is another tool in the conscious leaders toolkit and something we explore at Coach to Thrive.

Most drama in the workplace comes from what is arguable.
Speaking unarguably means saying what is true for you. Instead of stating something as fact, you report a thought, sensation.

Saying that “a restaurant is horrible”, is arguable. Saying “I think that is not a good restaurant” cannot be argued because it's the way you feel.

Learning to differentiate between unarguable and arguable statements is a master skill of leadership, and one of our favourite topics to dive into at Coach to Thrive.
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11/23/2022

Have you ever received a message and immediately jumped to the worse-case-scenario conclusions?

It's easy to get caught up in the stories we tell ourselves. By separating facts from stories, leaders can be more effective.

Here’s a tip to help you remember what’s fact vs what’s the story you made up about it. A fact is something a video camera would record. For example, you got a text, your boss wants to meet at two to discuss your report.

Everything else is a story.

11/21/2022

Strong coaching conversations have a natural arch.

First you set the agenda, then move into curious exploration before narrowing it down to an action or key learning. Then, you make commitments.

In our Coach to Thrive workshop, we dive into each section and how to get the best out of interactions with your team through the power of coaching.

Learn more: https://chandlercoaches.com/coach-to-thrive/

11/18/2022

Thanks for your kind words, Dawn!

We recognize that each person that comes to Coach to Thrive has a unique set of experiences, personality traits and skills. Leadership is not one-size-fits all.

We do our very best to get to know each participant and help them understand coaching in a way that will be most effective for them!

Learn more: https://chandlercoaches.com/coach-to-thrive/

11/16/2022

There is only ONE chance left to join us for our Coach to Thrive program. We designed Coach to Thrive to help professionals expand their leadership toolkit, and become more coach-like, in the company of other growth-minded leaders.

The workshop is taking place in Charlottetown December 8th and 9th. Reach out to learn more or register on our website:

Learn how to bring out the best in your team, achieve incredible results and thrive as a leader through the power of coaching.

11/14/2022

For those of you who have been to our space in downtown Charlottetown, you’ve probably seen our bookshelves lined with countless coaching and leadership books! We love to read (and re-read) as many of them as we can! 📖

Recently, one of our Coach to Thrive participants, wrote this guest blog post for us. It’s about how our workshop added a new dimension to her leadership skills that she wasn’t able to get from reading and researching leadership on her own. Books, webinars and podcasts are great, but we think in-person sessions add a little something extra ✨

If you are looking for a workshop that will fit YOU as a leader, register for one of our upcoming Coach to Thrive workshops!

When I was promoted to a team manager at my company, I picked up  every book on leadership I could find. I read blogs; I listened to podcasts and webinars.  I learned lots of different tips and tricks and soaked up all the  advice I could find. But something was missing and I wasn’t sure…

11/10/2022

Aaron is spot on! There is so much more that goes into being a leader than just being the person with all the answers. That’s what Coach to Thrive is all about. We invite participants to explore a coach-approach to leadership, and get curious about how coaching could help them be the best leader they can be.

https://chandlercoaches.com/coach-to-thrive/

11/08/2022

We’re preparing to welcome leaders/professionals to another Coach To Thrive Workshop next week!

We have 2 spaces available on Nov 17/18th and we have 4 spaces available in our FINAL workshop December 8/9th.

Curious about what the Coach to Thrive program is all about?

We created this two-day workshop for leaders who are tired of spending their days in the weeds and fixing ALL their team’s problems.

After just two days, graduates report leaving with a coaching toolkit and enough practice and confidence to use their new skills immediately in their organizations and in their lives outside work.

Don’t miss your chance to participate!!

Details:
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day
Downtown Charlottetown, PE
All materials, lunches, and refreshments are included.

11/02/2022

There is only ONE chance left to join us for our Coach to Thrive program. We designed Coach to Thrive to help professionals expand their leadership toolkit, and become more coach-like, in the company of other growth-minded leaders.

The workshop is taking place in Charlottetown December 8th and 9th. Reach out to learn more or register on our website: https://chandlercoaches.com/coach-to-thrive/

11/01/2022

As a leader in your organization, you might often find yourself "Hero-ing the day." You might even feel like you're being a great leader by doing it!

But here's the thing: being the hero that consistently has to make ALL the team's problems go away can be a major energy suck.

Conscious, coach-like leaders pay a lot of attention to their energy (vs. their time).

The next time you are inclined to hero/rescue, try a Coach-Approach instead of a Hero-Approach. You’ll empower the creative and resourceful people around you and help them grow. And you’ll have way more energy to focus on what matters most.

Learn all about the Coach-Approach at our Coach the Thrive workshop on December 8th and 9th. Register here: https://chandlercoaches.com/coach-to-thrive/

10/26/2022

We all drift out of presence. Conscious leaders know how to shift back into presence when it happens.. They "catch their drift" and learn how to shift.

Reminder: Conscious breathing and changing your posture are two physical ways you can help move from drifting to shifting!

Try inhaling for 4 seconds and exhaling for 4 seconds.
Repeat three times.

Change your posture.

How do you feel?

10/18/2022

When you stop providing advice and fixing problems and shift into coach-mode instead, does it feel uncomfortable?

You might have an inner voice that says:
“If I just ask questions and don’t offer answers, will they question my value?”

Here’s a tip:

Take note of that small pause after you ask a powerful coaching question. That moment when your coachee is pondering your question and going deeper into the problem, on their own!

Recognize that moment and trust the process.

And remember, there will still be opportunities for you to give advice. Being a conscious leader is ALL about recognizing when to coach and when to advise.