To identify the right areas for setting your own useful coaching goals, you need to look inward and use self-assessment to find the intersection of your strengths, passions, and growth edge. This process involves exploring three key “zones”: your Zone of Genius, your “Stretch” Zone, and your core personal values. 1. The “Zone of Genius”
Author Archives: Amy Kay Watson
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Listen as a podcast: Burnout is a word we hear often in leadership circles. It lingers in the background, often spoken in hushed tones or with a resigned sigh. Leaders walk a tightrope, juggling competing demands as they strive to support their teams and meet performance targets while retaining their humanity. With unclear expectations from
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Change is inevitable, but successfully navigating the emotional and psychological process of transition is what leads to true transformation. Inspired by Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes by William Bridges, this checklist is designed to guide you through the three phases of transition: Ending, The Neutral Zone, and New Beginning. Use it to support yourself
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The most successful organizations have rejected the false choice between results and kindness. They know that a culture of empathetic accountability isn’t just a “nice to have” but their single greatest competitive advantage. But finding that balance is often the hardest part of leadership. We default to one or the other: we’re either the “nice”
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In today’s world, we are all in sales. Whether you’re pitching a product, an idea, or yourself, mastering the art of persuasion is essential. Inspired by To Sell Is Human by Daniel Pink, this checklist breaks down key concepts to help you sell with authenticity, empathy, and effectiveness. Use it to refine your approach, build
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Are you ready to have the conversations that make a big difference? Inspired by Fierce Conversations and Fierce Leadership by Susan Scott, this checklist provides actionable steps to help you engage in meaningful, transformative dialogue. Use it to build stronger relationships, address challenges head-on, and foster accountability in both your personal and professional life. Checklist
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Are you seeking a way to express yourself authentically while also, somehow, building deeper connections AND resolving conflicts peacefully? Believe it or not, it’s possible! Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg is a must-read. The book offers a transformative approach to expressing your needs and listening with empathy, helping you move beyond blame and judgment toward
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Are you ready to transform your conversations and become a more effective leader or coach? Inspired by The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier, this checklist distills the book’s key coaching questions and habits into actionable steps. Use it to help you remember the core lessons after you’ve read the book so you can build
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When Janine, a client of mine, received only criticism and no actionable direction, she described how demoralizing it felt to “guess” at what her manager wanted. Despite frustration, she began leveraging mentors and partners to challenge her work and validate its quality. This external network gave her enough confidence to keep trying, even in the
