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  Harvard Business Review / Muriel Wilkins  

We all want to get to the next level of our career, but so many of us get stuck. Longtime leadership coach Muriel Wilkins takes you inside real-life leadership coaching sessions with high performers working to overcome professional challenges and grow as leaders. Listen in on real conversations and leave with new insights and practical guidance for your own career. The views expressed on this podcast are those of its hosts, guests, and callers, and not those of Harvard Business Review.

We all want to get to the next level of our career, but so many of us get stuck. Longtime leadership coach Muriel Wilkins takes you inside real-life leadership coaching sessions with high performers working to overcome professional challenges and grow as leaders. Listen in on real conversations and leave with new insights and practical guidance for your own career. The views expressed on this podcast are those of its hosts, guests, and callers, and not those of Harvard Business Review.

 

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#70

How Do I Position Myself to Influence Senior Leadership?

He’s a leader who took a role at an organization where he can expand his area of expertise and make more of a strategic impact. But he’s getting mixed signals from leadership on how to grow the company, and he’s wondering how to stay effective in influencing the senior team without burning out in the process. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through how to clear the path ahead. Further reading: --- [Strengthen Your Ability to Influence People] (https://hbr.org/2020/08/strengthen-your-ability-to-influence-people) --- [What It Takes to Build Influence at Work] (https://hbr.org/podcast/2024/05/what-it-takes-to-build-influence-at-work) from podcast HBR On Leadership --- [Does Your Organization Have the Energy to Transform?] (https://hbr.org/2024/05/does-your-organization-have-the-energy-to-transform) --- [What the Best Leadership Teams Do Right] (https://hbr.org/2024/10/what-the-best-leadership-teams-do-right) ... Read more

16 Dec 2024

49 MINS

49:33

16 Dec 2024

#69

How Do I Lead Change When There Is Stakeholder Resistance?

She’s an experienced leader who made a big international move to take on a new change management role. But the transformation project isn’t working out the way she had hoped. Now she’s looking for ways to increase buy-in from key stakeholders while also navigating cross-cultural challenges. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader through her possible next steps to handle the resistance she’s facing as she tries to lead change. Further reading: --- [Getting Employee Buy-In for Organizational Change] (https://hbr.org/2023/02/getting-employee-buy-in-for-organizational-change) --- [Change Is Hard. Here’s How to Make It Less Painful.] (https://hbr.org/2022/04/change-is-hard-heres-how-to-make-it-less-painful) --- [Change Management Requires a Change Mindset] (https://hbr.org/2023/05/change-management-requires-a-change-mindset) ... Read more

02 Dec 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:53

02 Dec 2024

#68

Do I Really Want To Be a C-Suite Leader?

She’s put in the hard work and might be next in line for an important, C-suite level job. But she’s not sure if that role is something she really wants. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader to help her discover what she really wants to do next. Further reading: --- [How to Figure Out What You Want Next in Your Career] (https://hbr.org/2023/09/how-to-develop-a-5-year-career-plan) --- [When You’re Ready to Make a Big Career Move] (https://hbr.org/podcast/2020/11/when-youre-ready-for-a-big-career-move) --- [The Big Decisions that Impact Your Career] (https://hbr.org/2021/05/the-big-decisions-that-impact-your-career) --- [Should I Continue to Climb the Corporate Ladder?] (https://hbr.org/podcast/2023/11/should-i-continue-to-climb-the-corporate-ladder) ... Read more

18 Nov 2024

53 MINS

53:26

18 Nov 2024

#67

How Do I Deal with Low Performers on My Team?

He leads a large team that has grown quickly. Now he’s struggling with senior members on the team whose work isn’t meeting his expectations. He’s not sure how to hold them more accountable and drive higher performance. Host Muriel Wilkins helps him evaluate his options and understand the different ways he can enforce boundaries to move his team forward. Further reading: --- [Overcome Your Fear of Giving Feedback] (https://hbr.org/2024/07/overcome-your-fear-of-giving-feedback) --- [How to Give Negative Feedback: Our Favorite Reads] (https://hbr.org/2023/08/how-to-give-negative-feedback-our-favorite-reads) --- [Managing an Underperformer Who Thinks They’re Doing Great] (https://hbr.org/2020/12/managing-an-underperformer-who-thinks-theyre-doing-great) --- [3 Ways to Compassionately Hold Your Team Accountable] (https://hbr.org/2024/06/3-ways-to-compassionately-hold-your-team-accountable) ... Read more

04 Nov 2024

47 MINS

47:49

04 Nov 2024

#66

How Do I Handle It When I Disagree with My Boss’s Decisions?

After finishing business school, he landed several leadership positions and was fast-tracked into the executive level of his organization. But he’s been struggling to find his footing in his new leadership role, especially when he doesn’t agree with his boss. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through how to come to terms with leadership decisions he doesn’t agree with while staying true to himself. Further reading: --- [Why We Should Be Disagreeing More at Work] (https://hbr.org/2018/01/why-we-should-be-disagreeing-more-at-work?ref=strategypunk.com) --- [3 Ways to Live Out Your Values at Work] (https://hbr.org/2023/09/3-ways-to-live-out-your-values-at-work?tpcc=orgsocial_edit&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin) --- [How To Respectfully Disagree With Your Boss] (https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecastrillon/2023/10/18/how-to-respectfully-disagree-with-your-boss/) --- [The Practice of Adaptive Leadership: Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World] (https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Adaptive-Leadership-Changing-Organization/dp/1422105768) ... Read more

21 Oct 2024

54 MINS

54:57

21 Oct 2024

#65

How Do I Balance My Career Ambitions as Part of a Dual-Career Couple?

She has ambitions to reach the C-suite, but her career has hit a plateau. Opportunities in her current role have stalled, and she feels her options are limited as she tries to balance her career with that of her partner’s. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through reframing her career stagnation and the steps she can take to continue her professional growth. Further reading: --- [How Dual-Career Couples Make It Work] (https://hbr.org/2019/09/how-dual-career-couples-make-it-work) --- [Restructure Ahead? Here’s Your Roadmap To Success] (https://www.forbes.com/sites/benjaminlaker/2024/06/06/restructure-ahead-heres-your-roadmap-to-success/) --- [How Do I Avoid a Career Plateau at Midlife?] (https://hbr.org/podcast/2024/04/how-do-i-avoid-a-career-plateau-at-midlife) --- [Feeling Stuck or Stymied?] (https://hbr.org/2021/09/feeling-stuck-or-stymied) ... Read more

07 Oct 2024

41 MINS

41:52

07 Oct 2024

#64

Coming Soon: Season 8 of Coaching Real Leaders

Butting heads with your boss? Trying to decide whether to push for a promotion to the C suite? Struggling to figure out what really matters to you in your career? These are all real challenges that many of us face in our careers, but we don’t always have a place to turn for answers. Executive coach Muriel Wilkins is back for another season of Coaching Real Leaders to tackle these leadership hurdles and more on the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of real life executive coaching conversations. Muriel helps leaders discover unexpected insights about themselves and actionable steps they can take to move forward. Listen to the new season of Coaching Real Leaders starting October 7th. ... Read more

30 Sep 2024

02 MINS

02:26

30 Sep 2024

#63

How To Make the Most of Your Work Day (from Working It)

Have you ever wondered why different people work better at different times of the day? Maybe you love to do your most challenging work first thing in the morning or perhaps you’re at your best in the middle of the night. We all experience peaks and troughs over the course of a working day, but knowing how to manage them can make us more productive – and happier. This episode is a special introduction to Working It, an award-winning podcast from the Financial Times, hosted by Isabel Berwick. Working It offers expert analysis and key takeaways to help leaders and managers make sense of the big news stories and trends shaping the world of work. In this episode, bestselling author Daniel Pink explains why we work best at specific times of the day, how to talk about those differences with your manager or your team, and how we can harness these differences to do our best work. You can listen to Working It at [https://www.ft.com/working-it] (https://www.ft.com/working-it) or wherever you get your podcasts. ... Read more

12 Aug 2024

21 MINS

21:12

12 Aug 2024

#62

How Can I Set the Right Boundaries in a New Job?

She’s experienced burnout in more than one past role. Now, after taking some time away from work, she’s gearing up to start a new position and she wants to avoid making the same mistakes. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her toward uncovering the root of her burnout and realizing how she can change the work habits that have caused it in the past. Further reading: --- [Brené Brown on empathy, compassion and boundaries] (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10153967066765682) --- [Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle] (https://www.amazon.com/Burnout-audiobook/dp/B07M8DLR1L/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.j13YPIMcYIuqc1iONJGxMGdMaLMGjWEteABbpIe0canDrGaYD_cgFhjre3YVvtsus65bdV4xXY18qoUfyj6fFKnlp4pB8xgjAHODRa2UYLecsRITmb2hW8KACf8m0oljvjMa2lR-Hi0_SsPHRbyj8NFXQjz7PNCFaVCxXE1q82u2ONQoU0Tecy8OZIa353b_9FlP6flYa5vpHEyml60xTSmFDMKj3Wolk4gf_7tSm-8.Ua7jDQljk7jiyNMCKyS9kJZk9KM45x22og5XU2pf4PA&dib_tag=se&keywords=Emily+Nagoski&qid=1715695711&s=audible&sr=1-3) --- [On the Brink of Burnout] (https://hbr.org/podcast/2021/02/on-the-brink-of-burnout) --- [Burnout Immunity: How Emotional Intelligence Can Help You Build Resilience and Heal Your Relationship with Work] (https://www.amazon.com/Burnout-Immunity-Intelligence-Resilience-Relationship/dp/0063323664/) --- [Setting boundaries at your new job will help you avoid burnout. Here’s how to start] (https://fortune.com/well/2022/07/29/setting-boundaries-at-your-new-job-will-help-you-avoid-burnout-heres-how-to-start/) ... Read more

20 May 2024

54 MINS

54:29

20 May 2024

#61

How Do I Prove I’m the Right Person for a Different Leadership Role?

He’s come up the ranks and built his career working in the field, and now wants to transition to the corporate side of his company. But he’s struggling to convince senior colleagues to permanently place him in such a role. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through defining his value proposition and influencing key decision-makers to achieve his career goals. Further reading: --- [Navigating Uncertainty About Your Role During a Reorg] (https://hbr.org/2023/02/navigating-uncertainty-about-your-role-during-a-reorg) --- [4 Steps to Making a Successful Career Change] (https://hbr.org/2022/06/4-steps-to-making-a-successful-career-change) --- [Build Your Reputation as a Trustworthy Leader] (https://hbr.org/2021/06/build-your-reputation-as-a-trustworthy-leader) --- [How to Define, Develop, and Communicate Your Personal Brand] (https://hbr.org/2023/09/how-to-define-develop-and-communicate-your-personal-brand) ... Read more

06 May 2024

52 MINS

52:54

06 May 2024

#60

How Do I Avoid a Career Plateau at Midlife?

She’s an experienced leader who has always been highly ambitious and motivated to achieve impressive results. But now as she enters mid-life, she’s thinking about the next phase of her career and how to find a balance between striving and fulfillment. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through her concerns about aging in the workforce, finding the right challenges, and planning for her future. Further reading: --- [From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life (Arthur Brooks)] (https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Finding-Success-Happiness-Purpose/dp/059319148X) --- [Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age (Chip Conley)] (https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Love-Midlife-Reasons-Better-ebook/dp/B0C3ZNSQJ6) --- [Making Peace with your Midlife, Mid-Career Self (HBR IdeaCast)] (https://hbr.org/podcast/2024/01/making-peace-with-your-midlife-midcareer-self) --- [How Do I Get Through My Mid-Career Crisis? (Coaching Real Leaders)] (https://hbr.org/podcast/2021/10/how-do-i-get-through-my-mid-career-crisis) ... Read more

22 Apr 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:13

22 Apr 2024

#59

How Do I Stay on the Fast Track to the Next Level of Leadership?

She has moved up in her organization quickly and often feels like she’s playing catch up. But she also has gotten positive feedback from senior executives that she’s performing well. Now, as her company grows and the advancement opportunities narrow, she wants to be strategic about how to get to the next level of leadership. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader to think through how she needs to adapt to move forward. Further reading: --- [To Sound Like a Leader, Think About What You Say, and How and When You Say It] (https://hbr.org/2017/10/to-sound-like-a-leader-think-about-what-you-say-and-how-and-when-you-say-it) --- [Five Ways To Show Up And Show Your Value] (https://www.forbes.com/sites/annesugar/2021/01/28/five-ways-to-demonstrate-value-in-your-organization/?sh=44958a874af3) --- [Magnify Your Leadership With Multiple Perspectives] (https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2022/09/21/magnify-your-leadership-with-multiple-perspectives/?sh=70350cc41c63) ... Read more

08 Apr 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:37

08 Apr 2024

#58

How Do I Get Results Without Feeling Burned Out?

He’s a leader with a passion for going the extra mile and achieving results. But he’s struggling with how long he can sustain the level of effort and time required to meet the demands of his new role. Host Muriel Wilkins helps this leader unpack what drives his work habits, redefine how he demonstrates his value, and align his workload with his overall goals. Further reading: --- [Resisting the Pressure to Overwork] (https://hbr.org/2022/05/resisting-the-pressure-to-overwork) --- [Why We Glorify Overwork and Refuse to Rest] (https://hbr.org/2023/08/why-we-glorify-overwork-and-refuse-to-rest) --- [Hard Work Doesn’t Always Lead to Success] (https://hbr.org/2023/09/hard-work-doesnt-always-lead-to-success) --- [5 Easy Ways to Work Smarter, Not Longer] (https://www.inc.com/erik-sherman/5-steps-to-working-smarter-not-longer.html) ... Read more

25 Mar 2024

50 MINS

50:36

25 Mar 2024

#57

How Do I Balance My Career Goals with My Company’s Needs?

She held many positions all over the world before landing her dream leadership role. But then she took on a different position at her company to be closer to where she wanted to live permanently. Now she’s missing her previous role and hopes to return to it, but is unsure how to make it happen since the company needs her where she is. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through understanding how to articulate her career goals and navigate what’s next. Further Reading: --- [How to Figure Out What You Want Next in Your Career] (https://hbr.org/2021/12/how-to-figure-out-what-you-want-next-in-your-career) --- [How to Align Employee and Company Interests] (https://hbr.org/2009/08/how-to-align-employee-and-comp) --- [How Do I Know When It’s Time to Leave?] (https://hbr.org/podcast/2021/10/how-do-i-know-when-its-time-to-leave) ... Read more

11 Mar 2024

41 MINS

41:29

11 Mar 2024

#56

Coming Soon: Season 7

Whether you’re a first-time manager or a high-level executive, we all need some help getting past hurdles and taking our careers to the next level. Executive coach Muriel Wilkins is back March 11 with a new season of the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of real life executive coaching conversations. On this season of Coaching Real Leaders, you’ll listen in on coaching sessions with leaders working through pressing career challenges like: ---How can I craft my next role to avoid burnout? ---Should I return to the C-suite? ---How can I find a new role that makes use of my strengths and brings me happiness? ---Can I adjust my workload while still making an impact? Muriel helps each leader discover unexpected insights about themselves and actionable steps they can take to move forward. Listen in, learn with them, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. ... Read more

04 Mar 2024

02 MINS

02:19

04 Mar 2024

#55

How Do I Handle Negative Feedback from My Team?

She’s grown her entire career at one company, but now she’s in a new leadership role and she recently felt blindsided by negative feedback from her team. She’s struggling to process the feedback and respond. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through how she can move forward with her team. Further reading: --- [Try Feedforward Instead of Feedback] (https://marshallgoldsmith.com/articles/try-feedforward-instead-feedback/) --- [Stephen Covey’s Speed of Trust] (https://www.speedoftrust.com/) --- [How Leaders Can Get the Feedback They Need to Grow] (https://hbr.org/2023/03/how-leaders-can-get-the-feedback-they-need-to-grow) ... Read more

27 Nov 2023

53 MINS

53:35

27 Nov 2023

#54

Should I Continue to Climb the Corporate Ladder?

She’s a high-achiever who has defined herself through her achievements and promotions. But she’s hit some bumps in her career and she’s feeling less engaged in her work. Now she’s questioning the leadership track she’s on. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through defining what success looks like for her moving forward. Further reading: [Finding Success Starts with Finding Your Purpose] (https://hbr.org/2022/01/finding-success-starts-with-finding-your-purpose) [Why Success Doesn’t Lead to Satisfaction] (https://hbr.org/2023/01/why-success-doesnt-lead-to-satisfaction) [ ] (https://hbr.org/2023/01/why-success-doesnt-lead-to-satisfaction) [How to Tell Your Boss You Don’t Want a Promotion] (https://hbr.org/2019/02/how-to-tell-your-boss-you-dont-want-a-promotion) ... Read more

13 Nov 2023

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:52

13 Nov 2023

#53

How Do I Find Meaning in My Work?

He took a less traditional career path to college and law school. Now he’s successful as a lawyer, despite several job pivots.  But he is still missing meaning and connection in his work. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader through defining his purpose and how that can translate to his work. Further reading: --- [Why Success Doesn’t Lead to Satisfaction] (https://hbr.org/2023/01/why-success-doesnt-lead-to-satisfaction) --- [How to Find Meaning When Your Job Feels Meaningless] (https://hbr.org/2021/02/how-to-find-meaning-when-your-job-feels-meaningless) --- [What Makes Work Meaningful?] (https://hbr.org/2023/07/what-makes-work-meaningful) ... Read more

30 Oct 2023

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:15

30 Oct 2023

#52

How Do I More Effectively Build Stakeholder Alignment?

He’s a leader with a growing team, and he enjoys people management. But he’s struggling to  influence those outside of his team and build trust with stakeholders. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through developing some of the skills he needs to gain stakeholder alignment while driving for results. Further reading: --- [How to Increase Your Influence at Work] (https://hbr.org/2018/02/how-to-increase-your-influence-at-work) --- [How to Create a Stakeholder Strategy] (https://hbr.org/2023/05/how-to-create-a-stakeholder-strategy) --- [To Build a Top Performing Team, Ask for 85% Effort] (https://hbr.org/2023/06/to-build-a-top-performing-team-ask-for-85-effort) --- [The Eisenhower Matrix] (https://www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix/) ... Read more

16 Oct 2023

52 MINS

52:10

16 Oct 2023

#51

Should I Push To Make My Interim Leadership Role Permanent?

She’s taken a number of chances in her career and made some big pivots. Now, she’s been assigned to a senior role on an interim basis, but she’s not sure whether she should try to make the role permanent. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through the decision-making process to better understand what’s holding her back and the future she envisions for herself. Further reading: --- [How to Turn an Interim Role into a Permanent Job] (https://hbr.org/2017/01/how-to-turn-an-interim-role-into-a-permanent-job) --- [Focus on Learning During an Interim Role] (https://hbr.org/tip/2017/04/focus-on-learning-during-an-interim-role) --- [How to Overcome Executive Isolation] (https://hbr.org/2017/02/how-to-overcome-executive-isolation) ... Read more

02 Oct 2023

51 MINS

51:53

02 Oct 2023

#50

How Do I Communicate With More Tact?

He’s always believed in hard work and is extremely ambitious. But he’s received feedback that sometimes the way he communicates is too direct, and he wants to work on his delivery. Host Muriel Wilkins helps him understand what might be holding him back and coaches him through how he can improve his approach. Further reading: --- [Good Leadership Is About Communicating “Why”] (https://hbr.org/2020/05/good-leadership-is-about-communicating-why) --- [How Great Leaders Communicate] (https://hbr.org/2022/11/how-great-leaders-communicate) --- [How to Give Negative Feedback to Your Peers, Boss, or Direct Reports] (https://hbr.org/2023/04/how-to-give-negative-feedback-to-your-peers-boss-or-direct-reports) ... Read more

18 Sep 2023

52 MINS

52:06

18 Sep 2023

#49

Coming Soon: Season 6

Executive coach Muriel Wilkins is back September 18 with an all new season of the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of real life executive coaching conversations. This season, first-time managers, mid-level leaders, and executives work through some of their most pressing career challenges. You’ll hear conversations around questions like: ---How do I know if I should make my interim role permanent? ---Have I taken my career as far as it will go? ---How do I build more effective relationships with my peers and those above me? Muriel helps each leader discover unexpected insights about themselves and actionable steps they can take to move forward. Listen in and learn with them. ... Read more

11 Sep 2023

02 MINS

02:04

11 Sep 2023

#48

How to Use Your Presence (from Think Fast, Talk Smart)

There are infinite ways for you to “show up” at work. So, how can you use that as an opportunity for you, your team, and your organization? On this special bonus episode, host Muriel Wilkins and Think Fast, Talk Smart host Matt Abrahams discuss strategies for creating a strong physical  . By understanding and controlling your presence, you can communicate more effectively, lead more authentically, and have a greater impact on your organization. You can follow the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast on your favorite podcast app. And stay tuned for a new season of Coaching Real Leaders this fall! ... Read more

21 Aug 2023

23 MINS

23:51

21 Aug 2023

#47

The One Skill Leaders Need Today (from Radical Candor)

Candor and compassion at work are more important (and more difficult to cultivate) than ever. On this special bonus episode, host Muriel Wilkins joins the Radical Candor podcast to help answer a listener question: should a manager try to change an employee’s interpersonal behavior? She and Radical Candor’s Amy Sandler and Kim Scott also discuss how to meet the demands of leading in a hybrid environment. You can find more of Radical Candor at [radicalcandor.com] (https://www.radicalcandor.com/candor-podcast/) or you can subscribe on your favorite podcast app. ... Read more

25 Jul 2023

50 MINS

50:19

25 Jul 2023

#46

How Do I Move Forward from a Career Setback?

He experienced early success and a fast promotion at his organization, but then things started to shift. Now, there have been leadership changes, and his scope of responsibilities has changed, making him feel like his career is backsliding. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through how he can reframe the situation and prioritize what he wants from his career going forward. Further reading: [What Great Managers Do] (https://hbr.org/2005/03/what-great-managers-do) [How to Handle a Demotion at Work] (https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/salaries-and-skills/how-to-cope-with-a-demotion-at-work) [15 Warning Signs Your Job Isn’t The Right Fit For You] (https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2019/10/15/15-warning-signs-your-job-isnt-the-right-fit-for-you/?sh=4f667d1c31f3) [How to Figure Out What You Want Next in Your Career] (https://hbr.org/2021/12/how-to-figure-out-what-you-want-next-in-your-career) ... Read more

19 Jun 2023

56 MINS

56:04

19 Jun 2023

#45

How Do I Set the Right Pace To Meet Our Strategic Goals?

She loves the work she does and has effectively managed her career to gain increased responsibility over time. She’s recently started managing managers for the first time and is struggling to find the right pace to help her organization reach long-term strategic goals, amid some short-term uncertainty. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through setting goals and timelines for the long term. Further reading: --- [How to Manage Managers] (https://hbr.org/2016/08/how-to-manage-managers) --- [Get Your Team to Do What It Says It’s Going to Do] (https://hbr.org/2014/05/get-your-team-to-do-what-it-says-its-going-to-do) --- [How to Make Progress on Your Long-Term Career Goals] (https://hbr.org/2022/03/how-to-make-progress-on-your-long-term-career-goals) ... Read more

05 Jun 2023

58 MINS

58:18

05 Jun 2023

#44

How Do I Work with a Difficult Boss?

He’s a mission driven leader who has always found roles where he can help others. He was brought in at a high level at a new organization, but he’s feeling tension and conflict with the organization’s founder. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through how to manage himself in this negative work dynamic. Further reading: --- [Founder’s Syndrome Can Take Down a Nonprofit. Here’s How To Avoid It] (https://www.joangarry.com/founder-syndrome/) --- [Make Sure Your Work Is Aligned with Your Boss’s Expectations] (https://hbr.org/tip/2018/04/make-sure-your-work-is-aligned-with-your-bosss-expectations) ---Managing Up ... Read more

22 May 2023

56 MINS

56:44

22 May 2023

#43

How Do I Define My New Role to Set Myself Up for Success?

She’s found a career path she truly enjoys, in part because of her ability to take risks and try new things. Now, as her team is reorganized, she has the opportunity to design her next leadership position, but she’s not sure what she needs to ask for in order to be successful. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through reframing what may be holding her back and identifying the priorities she wants to focus on going forward. Further reading: --- [Turn the Job You Have into the Job You Want] (https://hbr.org/2010/06/managing-yourself-turn-the-job-you-have-into-the-job-you-want) --- [Using Design Thinking To Become The CEO Of Your Own Career And Drive Career Success] (https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2023/04/25/using-design-thinking-to-become-the-ceo-of-your-own-career-and-drive-career-success/?sh=4596cfe47c25) --- [How to Create a New Job at Your Current Company] (https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-create-a-new-job-at-your-current-company) --- [How To Ask For What You Need At Work] (https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahsheehan/2018/08/09/how-to-ask-for-what-you-need-at-work/?sh=117dcb131d04) --- [Having the Here’s-What-I-Want Conversation With Your Boss] (https://hbr.org/2015/11/having-the-heres-what-i-want-conversation-with-your-boss) ... Read more

08 May 2023

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:51

08 May 2023

#42

How Do I Lead My Team without Strategic Direction from the Top?

He leads a team at a large global organization and gets positive feedback on their work. But he’s having trouble leading his team amid conflicting priorities and without direction from his senior leaders. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through how he can help his team have organizational impact, with or without more clarity from above. Further reading: --- [When Managing Through Ambiguity, Develop a Clear Vision] (https://hbr.org/2020/11/when-managing-through-ambiguity-develop-a-clear-vision) --- [How To Lead Through Ambiguity] (https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/06/08/how-to-lead-through-ambiguity/?sh=5cf3d1d91ee6) --- [5 Reasons Your Employees Don’t Understand Your Company’s Vision] (https://hbr.org/2021/09/5-reasons-your-employees-dont-understand-your-companys-vision) --- [How to Teach Leaders to Navigate Complexity] (https://instituteofcoaching.org/blogs/how-teach-leaders-navigate-complexity) ... Read more

24 Apr 2023

51 MINS

51:30

24 Apr 2023

#41

How Do I Stay Motivated After Surviving Layoffs?

She’s finally found a leadership role that feels aligned with her personal mission. But in the wake of unexpected company-wide layoffs, she’s struggling with how to plan for her team’s future amid the organizational uncertainty. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through how she can motivate and lead her team when so much feels out of their control. Further reading: --- [How to Deal with Layoff Anxiety] (https://hbr.org/2022/09/how-to-deal-with-layoff-anxiety) --- [How to Support Your Remaining Employees After a Layoff] (https://hbr.org/2020/05/how-to-support-your-remaining-employees-after-a-layoff) --- [After Layoffs, Help Survivors Be More Effective] (https://hbr.org/2009/06/after-layoffs-help-survivors-be-more-effective) --- [Layoffs Are Harming The Mental Health Of Workers, Making Them Feel Vulnerable And Disposable] (https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2023/02/07/layoffs-are-harming-the-mental-health-of-workers-making-them-feel-vulnerable-and-disposable/?sh=14f088f667e1) ... Read more

10 Apr 2023

48 MINS

48:17

10 Apr 2023