Leadership Coaching
Many people aspire to take on leadership roles but don’t know what is required to be an authentic leader. Others accept leadership positions and then question whether they can inspire others, be truly collaborative in competitive environments and make a positive difference. Most believe in the myth of the “born leader,” which implies that some “have what it takes” while others do not. However, the truth is that everyone has leadership potential. It’s possible for you to develop into a wise, conscious, compassionate and skillful leader. Leadership coaching can help you discover and build confidence in your intrinsic abilities, overcome challenges gracefully and find balance when taking on responsibilities.
Why Seek Leadership Coaching?
Too often, leadership development is outwardly focused on achieving organizational goals. The status quo defines success in terms of the “bottom line,” perhaps at the expense of people and the environment. However, many want to embody a style of leadership that enables them to make a difference, and they may need additional skills to navigate the increasing challenges of a complex world.
Authentic leaders align what they think, feel, say and do. They are emotionally and socially aware and put the well-being of those they serve and lead at the forefront. Becoming a wise, conscious and authentic leader requires skills, knowledge and personal qualities based on intelligent, intuitive thinking and heartfelt engagement. It requires empowering others and making a commitment to a better future for all.
True leadership begins with you but impacts the whole world. Fortunately, becoming an authentic leader doesn’t require transforming into someone else. Rather, by better understanding who you are and what you bring, you can use your natural abilities to work authentically and humanely.
Participating in experienced, thoughtful coaching and mentoring helps you gain self-awareness and insight. You will have the opportunity to develop tools and strategies that align with who you truly are and that help you grow as a wise, conscious and authentic leader. These personal resources enable you to respond creatively and insightfully to professional and personal challenges. When you gain deeper insight into your complex personality patterns, strengths and growth opportunities, you can embrace your innate leadership potential.
INSPIRIT offers leadership coaching and mentoring for those in leadership positions and those seeking to become leaders. Our coaches help clients:
- Create a vision for exemplary leadership
- Build capacity for servant-leadership
- Cultivate authentic leadership qualities
- Anticipate internal challenges they might face in a leadership role
- Challenge and release defeatist thought patterns and assumptions
- Shape interactions with individuals and teams to build harmony and accomplish goals that serve all concerned
- Develop collaborative skills
- Resolve ethical dilemmas with discernment
- Cultivate self-compassion
- Maintain balance in times of stress
- Build resilience and inner strength
- Balance multiple, complex commitments mindfully and with composure
Becoming an authentic, wise leader requires courage and commitment. INSPIRIT’s coaches support you on this transformational journey by tailoring their approach to meet your unique needs.
What to expect as a client:
- INSPIRIT’s coaches blend presence-based practices and the principles of the Enneagram with evidence-based techniques drawn from fields such as behavioural science, psychology, neuroscience, and emotional and social intelligence. The Enneagram is a powerful framework for transformative change, and INSPIRIT’s coaches use it as a starting point for expanding self-awareness and spiritual growth.
- In INSPIRIT’s approach to coaching and facilitation, there is no preconceived agenda for each meeting. Instead, coaches respond to client needs in the moment and as they evolve between sessions. Throughout the leadership coaching process, INSPIRIT creates conditions in which you can explore new skills and develop your unique cognitive, emotional, intuitive and spiritual intelligence. You will learn to apply this self-knowledge and awareness in ways that have the potential to transform your approach to life, relationships and work.
Anu has executed numerous leadership roles astutely, with wisdom, ease, and grace. I first witnessed Anu’s exemplary leadership role when she Chaired the National Canadian Bar Association Family Section. She navigated the role with incredible emotional intelligence and effectively shepherded strong-willed, independent leaders towards unified objectives. Anu has a compassionate, diplomatic and insightful approach with people. I highly recommend Anu as a Leadership Coach and Consultant.
Beryl McNeill
Family Lawyer, Collaborative Practitioner and Mediator,
Calgary, Alberta
Discuss your needs and goals with an INSPIRIT coach.
Schedule a no-cost consultation by calling 204.470.6460 or contacting us.