I recently went to the ICF NYC Assessment Café, a stimulating event that showcased 8 very different assessments to the coaches in attendance. Having been immersed in personality assessment for many years, I was particularly intrigued by the MTQPlus as it homes in on specific aspects of personality that determine how we deal with stress and pressure, and how we …
‘Tis the season for setting goals
This year, I was in the UK for Christmas, surrounded by quintessential English countryside. I took a break from work, and prioritized time with loved ones. This downtime, and the peaceful setting that is such a contrast from my normal Manhattan lifestyle, lent itself perfectly to introspection. Like many others, I found myself reflecting on the year gone by: assessing …
Identity Evolution: As we grow, our personal brand grows with us
Last week, we reframed the concept of personal branding. It’s not about creating a fake persona, but rather about aligning who you are with what people experience when they interact with or hear about you. If you missed it, you can read more here. As we develop our understanding of personal branding further, it’s important to know that personal branding …
We are all icebergs: Reframing our understanding of personal branding
It seems to be the season of personal branding. In the last few weeks I have delivered eight different personal branding workshops to groups from four different organizations. These sessions have triggered interesting conversations and all got me thinking: as a coach, do I need to help clients reframe the way they think about ‘personal branding’? One comment in particular …
Challenging the Status Quo with Action Learning Coaching
On March 21, the New York Public Library opened its doors to the ATD New York Chapter Coaching SIG to give an insight into how they have adopted action learning within the organization. When Craig Senecal, Director of Talent Development and Engagement joined NYPL he found individuals inherently conflict-averse. This avoidance became a key driver for choosing Action Learning over …
FREE Taster Session – See Lumina Spark in action!
We’ve recently been asked by a number of people to provide an opportunity to experience the Lumina Spark personality assessment, the workshop and the new App in more depth. So we’re offering a free taster workshop where you can see the model in action. What you’ll gain by attending: * Experience the Spark Workshop exactly as it would be run …