BYD Coaching

02/26/2020

Hi Everyone, thanks for following my coaching journey in it's early days - bydcoaching.ca. I've stopped hosting this domain, the web site is down now and I have all my content over at Bearing. Just in case you're interested, my website is www.bearingcoach.ca. Check out my articles or check into my team development group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12359459/ . I hope to "talk" with you soon! Best, Michael

11/06/2017

There is a common thread underlying the first step in creating a powerful team. It might come as a surprise! What are your thoughts?

Setting the stage At Bearing we work with our clients to create strong, connected teams. More and more work is being done in teams and through work groups (1). Teams work face-to-face and remotely, and each modality has its own challenges – in this post I consider face-to-face settings.

10/20/2017

I'm excited to share the new name and brand for my business - Bearing. Check out my post to learn more about the rebranding process and what it means to me - and what it could mean for you too!

I recently underwent an in-depth brand discovery process with Lab Creative and it helped to clarify so much about what I do best. It also helped how to leverage my skills, capture my “why” and incorporate my personality into a brand that would resonate with my coaching and leadership clients.

10/13/2017

Hi Everyone, for all of you who have supported BYD Coaching, I want to say thank-you very much! Over the last few months I have worked to get clear on what my coaching work means to me and to get very clear on where I want to take it! 🤔 The result of that work is Bearing. This is my invitation to you to now follow Bearing and come with me on this exciting journey!

Through Bearing, I work with companies and organizations who want and are ready to grow by investing in and developing their people. I help these companies and organizations avoid losing momentum when great people leave. I also help them avoid having to fill a leadership role with a warm body. And, I work, from the inside out to navigate success.

Through Bearing, I also work with individuals who are ready to grow and invest in themselves. We, my client and I, work to find the direction in my client’s life or career that has most meaning and purpose for them, now, and as far as they can see into the future. We work from the inside out, from a place of value and authenticity, to set a course of action toward my client’s goals and dreams.

I look forward to working with you, the people you work with, or the company you own or manage. And, I hope to be able to see you have "your best year ever"! 🤗

Bearing - Work, from the inside out!

08/31/2017

This article lists 5 aspects of a leader who can create a cohesive team environment at work... Have you worked for anyone who has displayed all these qualites? 4 of them? 3?

It's what every employee with a heart beat wants from their bosses.If you've ever had the privilege to work for one, have you noticed how the best of leaders have their best people's interests in mind? I mean, they genuinely care about the goals, career paths, and personal well-being of their people...

08/07/2017

The surprise to me in this article are the things McKinsey finds as missing in leadership development - sufficient time to change, a focus on strengths, deeper awareness, sufficient reach across the organization, and technology. A properly designed program should hit all of these areas! Spend the time up-front with your Leadership specialist to craft the correct program and avoid missing these pieces of a successful leadership development effort. Message me. I can help get your program designed correctly from the start.

http://www.mckinsey.com/global-themes/leadership/whats-missing-in-leadership-development?cid=other-eml-alt-mkq-mck-oth-1708&hlkid=e28d139ea15544f48f1a5a32ba216e98&hctky=2712267&hdpid=62f9ee5f-8755-4e06-b2df-c0ca842f0c9f

Only a few actions matter, and they require the CEO’s attention.

07/13/2017

The next wave in leadership skills has arrived - being more coach like in managing your team and in support of your colleagues! Internal coaching skills are becoming more important for all people in organizations. Let me know if this article resonates with you? https://www.batimes.com/articles/5-reasons-why-developing-your-coaching-skills-is-so-important-for-your-career.html?

The ability to coach has become a requisite for all professionals. I have delivered this message many times when working with business leaders and pro...

07/06/2017

Coaching helps successful people become even more successful. So, younger execs, stay open, be curious and learn to learn! https://hbr.org/2017/07/younger-and-older-executives-need-different-things-from-coaching

The former tend to want rules; the latter, insights.

06/22/2017

A good read on what I hope people in organizations will think, about what they do everyday. The awareness that helps to create a mindful, considerate, supportive workplace that creates purpose and engagement can be generated through feedback and coaching over time! https://www.inc.com/adam-fridman/mindfulness-and-happiness-in-the-workplace.html

What's the connection between mindfulness, emotional intelligence and happiness in the workplace? Or is there a connection?

06/20/2017

This is one of my favourite articles from a little while back! https://backchannel.com/jerry-colonna-makes-founders-cry-7e7453d69df5

Jerry Colonna helps CEOs make money by making peace with their demons.

06/20/2017

The ICF helps promote coaching and has a ton of resources for people to find coaching and someone they can work with. https://www.coachfederation.org/need/landing.cfm?ItemNumber=747

Benefits of Using a Coach.