The Coaching Effect - Creating Complexity for Growth with Sarah Wirth
Release Date: 06/19/2024
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info_outlineSarah Wirth is the President of Ecsell Institute and the Amazon best-selling author of "The Coaching Effect." With over 20 years of experience in employee assessment, leadership development, executive coaching, and customer service, Sarah has a proven track record of driving growth and excellence.
She began her career as a talent analyst, coaching leaders in diverse organizations, and later led a consulting firm to a 65% revenue increase. As Vice President of Client Services at Ecsell Institute, she boosted client retention to over 94% before becoming President in 2019.
Sarah is passionate about leadership and its impact on team performance, bringing an analytical approach to high-performing sales leaders. She is a sought-after presenter for global executives from top companies like Mercedes Benz, Estee Lauder, and Ritz Carlton.
Holding a B.A. from the University of Nebraska and a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, Sarah combines her legal expertise with her leadership insights to drive innovation and success at Ecsell Institute.
What You’ll Learn on this Episode:
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The significance of understanding and improving leadership behaviors
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What the Coaching Equation is and how it drives performance
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The importance of creating complexity for growth and development
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What are the four key coaching activities for effective and high-impact coaching
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The impact of building strong and trusting relationships with team members
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How the practice of leadership helps leaders increase their self-awareness
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The significance of ongoing career discussions and feedback in fostering growth and improvement
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Why leaders should take time to understand their team member's career goals and personal interests
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