Naming strengths, weaknesses and goals Video — Leadership Practical insights on how coaching works best Janet Carter describes the process of setting goals and how she and her coach continued to track the impact of coaching. Watch the Video
"I went in very skeptical" Video — Leadership Practical insights on how coaching works best Gilda Gonzales talks about the first coaching sessions, her initial skepticism, and the unanticipated results. Watch the Video
Coaching takes different forms Video — Leadership How coaching is distinct from other leadership support Bill Ryan talks about the three central approaches that coaches bring to their craft. Watch the Video
A field still defining itself Video — Leadership How coaching is distinct from other leadership support Bill Ryan describes how, as an emerging field, coaching is still defined more by what it is not, than what it is. Watch the Video
Common concerns about coaching Video — Leadership How coaching is distinct from other leadership support Coaching participants David Kakishiba and Gilda Gonzales and coach Gail Ginder address some of the initial concerns people have about coaching. Watch the Video
Growth of coaching in nonprofits Video — Leadership How coaching is distinct from other leadership support Evaluator Bill Ryan discusses the prevalence of coaching in business and how quickly it's catching on for nonprofits. Watch the Video
Coaching defined Video — Leadership How coaching is distinct from other leadership support Coach Gail Ginder shares her perspective on what coaching is and how it’s different from consulting and therapy. Watch the Video
Unique value of coaching Video — Leadership How coaching is distinct from other leadership support Coaching Corps Executive Director Janet Carter talks about how coaching can help in ways that other leadership supports can't. Watch the Video
Why coaching must be a choice in order to work Video — Leadership How coaching works- or doesn't work- for leaders Gail Ginder describes the challenges when coaching is imposed rather than chosen, and the coachee is not open to change. Watch the Video
Coaching in a vacuum Video — Leadership How coaching works- or doesn't work- for leaders Bill Ryan shares an example of how it's hard to provide coaching without a context and a clear feedback loop. Watch the Video
When coaching is not the solution Video — Leadership How coaching works- or doesn't work- for leaders Gail Ginder describes how coaching is not going to be effective if it's seen as an alternative to good management. Watch the Video
For a first-time leader Video — Leadership How coaching works- or doesn't work- for leaders Janet Carter talks about how coaching has helped take on new responsibilities - working with a board, creating a vision, and communicating that vision effectively. Watch the Video
How coaching pays off Video — Leadership How coaching works- or doesn't work- for leaders Bill Ryan talks about how coaching helped an Executive Director take a more high-profile and visible role and how that helped his organization. Watch the Video
For an executive transition Video — Leadership How coaching works—or doesn't work—for leaders Gail Ginder talks about coaching a 30-year founder Executive Director who wanted to "leave with grace" in order to help set the organization up to succeed. Watch the Video
Taking on a new role Video — Leadership How coaching works- or doesn't work- for leaders Janet Carter describes how coaching helped her make the leap from the "number two" to the "number one" executive position. Watch the Video
Asking hard questions Video — Leadership How coaching can help leaders change behaviors Gilda Gonzales finds coaching a unique way to explore the essential leadership question, “Am I the right person for my organization at this time?” Watch the Video
Confronting issues head-on Video — Leadership How coaching can help leaders change behaviors Evaluator Bill Ryan on how coaching helped one coachee become a stronger leader by helping her confront a personnel issue that was challenging the organization and its staff. Watch the Video
Better communication Video — Leadership How coaching can help leaders change behaviors Coach Gail Ginder shares an example of how honest feedback can help a leader understand their impact on others and see when their behavior isn't matching their intention. Watch the Video
Getting “unstuck” Video — Leadership How coaching can help leaders change behaviors Coaching can help leaders address tough roadblocks. East Bay Asian Youth Center Executive Director David Kakishiba on overcoming the fears that can become barriers to action. Watch the Video
Better staff supervision Video — Leadership How coaching can help leaders change behaviors Lina Sheth, a Program Director at Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center, discusses the far-reaching impact that coaching has had on her ability to empower her own staff. Watch the Video
Managing stress Video — Leadership How coaching can help leaders change behaviors The Executive Director's role often includes "the stress of making tough and unpopular decisions." Unity Council ED Gilda Gonzales on how coaching helped her achieve balance. Watch the Video
Greater self-awareness Video — Leadership How coaching can help leaders change behaviors It's not always easy for Executive Directors to get honest feedback. Coaching Corps ED Janet Carter describes how coaching helped her identify strengths and weaknesses. Watch the Video
Evaluating impact Video — Leadership New perspectives on funding and evaluating coaching Bill Ryan talks about the process the Haas, Jr. Fund has taken to assess the impact that coaching has had for FLA participants. Watch the Video
Return on investment Video — Leadership New perspectives on funding and evaluating coaching Bill Ryan proposes an approach to evaluation that mirrors the way businesses think about their investment in coaching. Watch the Video
