Over the past 10+ years, Sarah Scala Consulting has provided leadership development programs and interventions on a variety of topics. Client needs and requests have been varied.
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Sarah Scala Consulting is an internationally certified executive coach and confidential partner, helping to meet challenges in new ways. Leadership gaps or blind spots sometimes lead to burnout and hinder effective leadership. Coaching helps executives and leaders strengthen self-awareness, interpersonal skills, and business savviness. The client sets the agenda in this partnership and is responsible for the outcomes.
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I was recently interviewed by Dr. Deb Elbaum M.D., PCC for her In the Right Direction podcast on the topic of Coaching while kayaking.
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How is LGBTQ+ Executive / Leadership Coaching different? I thought you may be wondering, and I want to clear up any possible questions you or your organization many have.
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Emotional Intelligence is a key skill for 2020! The subject of Emotional Intelligence comes up quite frequently in my conversations with clients as a skill they are looking to develop in their executives and leaders.
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Gratitude has many benefits professionally, emotionally, and physically. I practice gratitude each morning before I get out of bed by writing in a gratitude journal. I record 5 things that I am grateful for each day in my journal.
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When providing feedback on poor performance, schedule a meeting with the employee that's private and preferably in person. Inform the employee that you're aware of their declining performance.
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I was recently hired to teach Emotional Intelligence for Harvard University at the Harvard Ed Portal. In this course, participants were asked to read Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves, along with completing the assessment to build awareness around strengths and development areas for Emotional Intelligence.
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I led a workshop on Neuro Coaching and Behavior Change for the Granite State Learning and Organization Development Round Table, hosted by King Arthur Flour. Participation was strong, with great discussion and questions about using Compassion and Compliance coaching approaches in organizations.
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Gratitude has many benefits professionally, emotionally, and physically. I practice gratitude each morning before I get out of bed by writing in a gratitude journal. I record 5 things that I am grateful for each day in my journal.
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Coaching is a confidential learning experience that is customized for specific client needs. The coach supports and challenges the client while maintaining focus on progress toward meeting established goals. Team Coaching is different from executive or career coaching in that it is done with a group of people who work together, with defined group objectives.
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As my blog and newsletter readers know, I read and enjoy a lot of books each year! I am always looking to learn new skills and ways to keep growing my business, Sarah Scala Consulting. Here are my 5 favorite books on positive psychology.
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According to Carol Dweck, psychologist and researcher at Stanford University, and author of Mindsets: The New Psychology of Success, people with a growth mindset believe that talents and skills can be developed. This mindset builds resilience and optimism. Folks with a strong growth mindset look at people as if they can be developed. They also stick with things and have good ways to cope and thrive. Folks with a growth mindset tend to have better business results because they're willing to overcome weaknesses and obstacles. Especially during times of transition, these folks tend to achieve more.
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More and more articles and publications are referencing Mindsets and how they impact business performance. Carol Dweck, Stanford University Professor, is credited with the research on mindsets. In her book, Mindsets: The New Psychology of Success, she shares her findings about how are mindsets can have a strong impact on our business results.
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I recently led a workshop on Neuro Coaching and Behavior Change within your Organization for the Central Massachusetts Association for Talent Development (ATD) at Clark University. Participation was strong, with great discussion and questions about using compassion and compliance coaching approaches in their organizations.
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I read a lot about Coaching and Behavior Change books as an ICF Certified Executive Coach to keep my skills and approach sharp. Whether you are a long-time practicing Coach or simply want to develop coaching skills as a leader of people or HR professional, I highly recommend the follow books.
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When clients request career coaching, I often start by asking them about their connections. Some people have a well-developed network through their company, friends, professional associations, community service, Boards of Directors, sports, or hobbies. Other people have not spent much time developing these networks. A lot of people hate networking, so instead I position it as connecting: a way to build real relationships and friendships, that in time will grow stronger. Currently, most jobs in the U.S. are gained by referrals - who you know. Referrals for jobs are one of the most common ways companies find potential candidates to fill positions.
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Career coaching is a resource that people can use throughout the chapters of their professional life. Whether you are looking for your very first job or are a CEO looking to retire and start that next chapter in your life, my clients have received a lot of value from career and transition coaching.
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