LEADERSHIP TRAINING

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP TRAINING?

Leadership training refers to programs, workshops, seminars or coaching designed to build the critical skills that allow managers to effectively motivate, develop and guide their teams. Some common components include training on strategic planning, goal-setting, decision-making, project management, communication, delegation, accountability, conflict resolution and providing constructive feedback. Leadership training aims to enhance competencies through practical exercises, role-playing, assessments and coaching. The goal is for leaders to implement their expanded capabilities in real-world settings to drive team and organizational success.

WHY DO BUSINESS OWNERS NEED A LEADERSHIP TRAINING COACH?

Even experienced managers have blindspots that limit their effectiveness. Over time, skills atrophy without continual development. A leadership coach provides outside perspective to identify strengths as well as areas for improvement. They then design customized training to elevate capabilities through workshops, hands-on scenarios and accountability. Coached managers gain insights and skills that would otherwise take years to develop on their own - if ever. With strengthened abilities, business owners can catalyze growth by leading their teams more strategically, spurring engagement through better communication and wielding influence with emotional intelligence.

WHAT ARE SOME LEADERSHIP SKILLS?

Some of the most critical leadership skills I focus on developing include:

• Strategic thinking and planning - Crafting an inspiring vision and mission, setting measurable goals and outlining tactical plans guide teams forward. I cultivate long-term, big-picture thinking. 
• Clear, concise and compassionate communication - Connecting with teams authentically, delivering feedback effectively, resolving conflicts diplomatically and making expectations clear are fundamental. 
• Coaching and developing team members - Helping others improve through mentoring relationships raises individual and collective capabilities. 
• Fostering diversity, equity and inclusion - Building understanding across differences and nurturing inclusive cultures where all feel valued unlocks potential. 
• Leading change initiatives - Change management requires planning, stakeholder communication and celebrating small wins to drive adoption. 
• Project management and delegation - Distributing responsibilities appropriately ensures execution and develops team members' skills. 
• Decision-making in complex situations - Gathering input and synthesizing data leads to sound choices even when uncertain. 
• Managing conflict diplomatically - Diffusing tense situations, listening empathetically and finding consensus resolves issues. 
• Cultivating an inspiring vision and culture - Defining shared values and enthusing teams rallies people around your mission. 

The most effective leaders possess a blend of strengths across competencies like these. My personalized training programs create well-rounded managers prepared to tackle any challenge.

WHAT ARE SOME PROBLEMS A LEADERSHIP COACH CAN SOLVE?

Common leadership struggles I help clients solve include:

• Team disengagement or lack of accountability - Reconnect teams to the vision and implement processes promoting ownership.
• Poor communication and unclear expectations - Establish channels for clarity and train leaders on impactful messaging.
• Difficulty managing change or conflicts - Provide frameworks to support transitions and techniques to constructively handle disputes.
• Uncertainty on strategic direction - Facilitate participative goal-setting aligned with the company's purpose.
• Micromanaging instead of delegating - Build trust and implement plans to gradually distribute responsibilities.
• Inability to have difficult conversations - Exercise tough discussions in coaching sessions to build confidence.
• Prioritizing the urgent over the important - Define priorities based on long-term objectives and schedule time accordingly.
• Feeling overwhelmed or ill-equipped - Share best practices on stress management and self-care while expanding skills.

Whether minor or major, my leadership coaching identifies issues and provides techniques to overcome them. Leaders gain confidence and competence to handle struggles decisively.