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Coaching in Chaos: How to Master Fear and Future Leadership

What does it take to be one of the top coaches in the world? In this exclusive conversation, Dr. Marcia Reynolds—recognized globally as a top 5 leadership coach—shares her incredible journey, her groundbreaking insights, and her powerful perspectives on the future of coaching in a rapidly changing world.

From Uncertainty to Mastery: Marcia’s Journey

Marcia Reynolds didn’t start at the top. She began her career facing uncertainties and doubts, much like any aspiring professional. Through resilience, curiosity, and a relentless passion for personal growth, she navigated challenges and fears to emerge as one of coaching’s most influential voices. Marcia candidly shares the pivotal moments and difficult decisions that shaped her remarkable career.

AI and Coaching: Threat or Opportunity?

With artificial intelligence rapidly advancing, many coaches are asking themselves: «What role will I play when technology takes over?» Marcia brings clarity and calm to this question, exploring how AI can become a powerful partner rather than a replacement. She highlights the enduring human qualities—empathy, intuition, and deep emotional connection—that technology cannot replicate.

Bridging the Gap: Leadership in a Chaotic World

Marcia passionately advocates for authentic human connection and leadership rooted in empathy and vulnerability. Her upcoming keynote, «Bridging the Gap: Preserving Humanity in a Chaotic World,» offers practical strategies for leaders and individuals to thrive personally and professionally despite uncertainty. She challenges us to rethink how we lead, live, and love in an increasingly fragmented world.

Conquering Fear: The Heart of Effective Coaching

Fear is inevitable—but what separates outstanding coaches from the rest is how they handle it. Marcia emphasizes the transformative power of embracing vulnerability and authenticity. She shares personal experiences where facing fear directly led to her greatest breakthroughs and successes.

Insight from Bestselling Books

In her acclaimed books, «Coach the Person, Not the Problem» and «Outsmart Your Brain,» Marcia offers profound yet practical tools to help coaches and leaders:

  • Understand the critical difference between addressing immediate issues and deeply understanding the person behind the problem.
  • Master techniques to overcome limiting beliefs and optimize mental clarity, focus, and performance.

Marcia’s Top Advice for Coaches (New and Experienced!)

Whether you’re just starting your coaching journey or you’ve been in the field for years, Marcia shares her invaluable insights:

  • Avoid common pitfalls by focusing on the person rather than just the issue.
  • Embrace vulnerability and courageously face your own fears—this authenticity will profoundly impact your clients.

Final Thoughts

Dr. Marcia Reynolds reminds us that the future belongs to those who dare to face uncertainty with curiosity and courage. Coaching isn’t merely about solving problems; it’s about understanding the human beings behind them.

Ready to dive deeper into Marcia’s inspiring insights and actionable strategies? Don’t miss our full conversation—it’s an empowering journey you won’t want to skip!

Stay brave, stay curious, and keep coaching the person, not just the problem.

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A Conversation with Per-Egill Frostmann: Insights on Leadership, Change Management, and the Future of Leadership

In the latest episode of «The Talk by Mentorguru», I had the pleasure of interviewing Per-Egill Frostmann, one of Norway’s most experienced advisors in leadership and organizational development. With over 30 years of experience as an executive coach, mentor, and consultant, Per-Egill has worked with leading organizations in Norway and internationally.

Key Topics We Covered in the Episode:

  1. How to Build Effective Leadership Teams – What distinguishes a high-performing team from one that struggles?
  2. Common Pitfalls in Change Management – Per-Egill shares his experiences on what often goes wrong and how to avoid it.
  3. The Future of Leadership – How can today’s leaders prepare for a world that is changing faster than ever?
  4. Personal Reflection – How do you stay motivated and relevant after decades of demanding work?

Key Quotes from the Episode:

  • «We learn more from our failures than from our successes.»
  • «Cultural differences challenge leaders to think differently but also provide great opportunities.»
  • «Effective leadership teams start with trust – without it, everything else falls apart.»
  • Chris Argyris says: «No one can develop anyone else, except the individual themselves. The door to development is locked from the inside.»

Listen to the Full Episode:

Tune in to gain all these insights and more! You can find us on your favorite podcast platform.

Join the Conversation:

What do you think are the biggest leadership challenges of the future? Share your thoughts in the comments and let’s discuss!

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Competition, Charisma and Master Waiter: Mathis`s journey to the Master`s title

When we think of competitions, we often imagine sports, music, or other well-known arenas. But what about the competition to be the best server? Mathias, Norway’s champion in the field of waiting and restaurant manager at Oslo Military Society, shows us that perfection and passion can be taken to a whole new level—even in the art of service.

In our latest podcast episode, we dive into what drives Mathias to compete and excel in his job. From his first nerve-wracking competitions to building an enormous following on TikTok with over 226,000 followers, he shares how he has used social media to inspire and educate. Here is a man who doesn’t just serve food but also captivates and educates his audience with humor and professionalism.

Mathias also shares his best tips for inner motivation:

  • Set small, clear goals that give you direction.
  • Embrace your mistakes—they are the stepping stones to success.
  • Find your passion and cultivate it, even if it means spilling wine now and then.

This episode is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about personal development, handling pressure, and building a professional image without losing authenticity. Tune in to discover how Mathias has managed to combine his competitive spirit with passion and humor to create a unique career.

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The Power of Team Coaching – Part 1

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of business, effective teamwork has become a cornerstone of success. Organizations are increasingly recognizing the value of nurturing collaboration, communication, and synergy among their teams. Team coaching, a specialized form of coaching, has emerged as a powerful tool to help teams reach their full potential. The next three articles explores the concept of team coaching, its benefits, and how it can transform teams and organizations.

Understanding Team Coaching

Team coaching is a structured and systematic process aimed at enhancing the performance, productivity, and overall effectiveness of a team. It goes beyond individual coaching and focuses on the dynamics, relationships, and collective behaviors within a group of individuals working towards a common goal.

The primary objective of team coaching is to foster an environment where team members can collaborate, innovate, and achieve their shared objectives.

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Leadership When It Matters Most: Should Mentoring Be a Part of the Equation? – Part 2

As written in the last post leadership is a critical component of any organization’s success, and it is never more apparent than in times of crisis or when important decisions need to be made. 

Examples of Effective Leadership and Mentoring

Several real-world examples illustrate the positive impact of mentoring in leadership during critical moments:

  1. Nelson Mandela: Mandela’s leadership during South Africa’s transition from apartheid to democracy is often lauded. He leaned on the wisdom of his mentors, including Oliver Tambo and Walter Sisulu, who helped shape his leadership style and approach to reconciliation.
  2. Steve Jobs: While leading Apple through periods of innovation and turbulence, Jobs provided mentorship to key executives like Tim Cook, shaping the future of the company even in his absence.
  3. Winston Churchill: Churchill’s mentorship of key figures in his wartime government, such as Anthony Eden, played a pivotal role in the United Kingdom’s success during World War II.

In times of crisis and when important decisions loom, effective leadership is crucial for an organization’s survival and success. However, leadership is not a solitary endeavor; it is enriched by the inclusion of mentoring. Mentoring can provide invaluable support, knowledge transfer, and skill development for leaders when they need it most.

Leaders who prioritize mentoring during critical moments not only benefit themselves but also contribute to the growth and development of future leaders. As the saying goes, «Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.» By incorporating mentoring into their leadership practices, leaders can better fulfill this essential role, ensuring that they and their teams successfully navigate the challenges that come their way.

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Leadership When It Matters Most: Should Mentoring Be a Part of the Equation? – Part 1

Leadership is a critical component of any organization’s success, and it is never more apparent than in times of crisis or when important decisions need to be made. Whether it’s navigating a global pandemic, facing financial hardships, or dealing with a major industry disruption, effective leadership can make all the difference. But what role does mentoring play in leadership when it matters most? Should leaders prioritize mentorship during challenging times? This article explores the intersection of leadership and mentoring and highlights the benefits of incorporating mentoring into leadership practices during crucial moments.

The Importance of Leadership During Critical Times

Leadership is not just about guiding a team during smooth sailing; it’s about steering the ship through turbulent waters. When an organization faces a crisis or is confronted with a significant decision, strong and visionary leadership becomes paramount. Effective leaders must inspire confidence, provide direction, and offer solutions when the going gets tough. They must also maintain morale, communicate transparently, and adapt swiftly to changing circumstances.

Leadership, however, is not solely about the person in charge but extends to the team as a whole. Leaders are tasked with developing the skills and capabilities of their team members to ensure the organization can overcome challenges collectively.

The Role of Mentoring in Leadership

Mentoring is a practice that involves an experienced individual (the mentor) guiding and supporting a less-experienced person (the mentee) in their personal or professional development. While mentoring is often associated with career growth and skill-building, it also plays a crucial role in leadership development, particularly during times of crisis or important decision-making.

Here are some reasons why mentoring should be a part of leadership when it matters most:

  1. Knowledge Transfer: Mentoring allows experienced leaders to share their wisdom, knowledge, and expertise with emerging leaders. During critical moments, this knowledge transfer can be invaluable in making informed decisions and navigating complex situations.
  2. Emotional Support: Leadership during challenging times can be emotionally taxing. Mentoring provides a safe space for leaders to discuss their concerns, fears, and uncertainties with a trusted mentor, which can help alleviate stress and improve decision-making.
  3. Skill Development: Effective leaders possess a wide range of skills, including communication, adaptability, and problem-solving. Mentoring provides an opportunity for mentees to develop these skills under the guidance of experienced leaders.
  4. Accountability: Mentoring relationships often involve setting goals and tracking progress. This accountability can be particularly beneficial during high-stress periods, ensuring that leaders stay focused on their objectives.
  5. Perspective and Feedback: Mentors can offer valuable outside perspectives and honest feedback, helping leaders make more informed decisions and avoid potential pitfalls.

Read my next blogpost where I write more about this theme.

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Do the Work by Steven Pressfield

Michael Hyatt recommend the book Do the work, http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1936719010/fwis-20

And he says that If you are a writer—or a creative of any time—this book is must reading. It is not that different from the War of Art, but he found it more focused and helpful.
If you are having a hard time getting started on that really important project or if you are stuck, this book is for you!

I know that this is on my reading list, thank you Michael Hyatt, http://michaelhyatt.com/

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The Four Types of CEOs

Every year, Booz & Company takes an intensive look at CEO turnover among the world’s top 2,500 public companies. Their research now reaches back to 2000, giving us over a decade of perspective on the tenure and job functions of these global business leaders. Annually, it´s consider a new dimension of transition and change, looking deeply into such topics as the evolution of corporate governance practices, the special pressures on new CEOs, or the role of the corporate core and its effect on tenure and turnover.

They are doing a very good job and therefor I give you the link to this pdf file: http://www.booz.com/media/file/BoozCo-CEO-Succession-2010-Four-Types.pdf?cm_ven=ExactTarget&cm_cat=Booz+News+Alert+-+CEO+Succession+(Multi-List)+-+June+2&cm_pla=Function+-+Enterprise+Strategy+(Public)&cm_ite=http%3a%2f%2fwww.booz.com%2fmedia%2ffile%2fBoozCo-CEO-Succession-2010-Four-Types.pdf&cm_lm=teg@trainifique.com&cm_ainfo=&att1=%%__AdditionalEmailAttribute1%%&att2=%%__AdditionalEmailAttribute2%%&att3=%%__

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Leadership is an art

Leadership is an art form. To become a good leader, you have to begin working on improving yourself.
Filled with enlightening anecdotes that illustrate the qualities of the world’s greatest leaders, this must-read for any entrepreneur, manager, or executive will bring valuable lessons to push you in the right direction towards the fulfillment of your leadership roles.
And we are of course talking about John C. Maxwell and his «The 21 indispensable qualities of a leader». I will post them one by one here on my blog. He describes leadership as an art and I agree, we need more people who look at it that way.
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The 21 Day Leadership Challenge – What now?

My favorite law, the umbrella under which all of the other laws fall, is the Law of Process. Leadership can’t be developed in a day or a week. Instead, it grows and becomes refined through a lifetime of self-management, skills acquisition, and relationships:

If you continually invest in your leadership development, letting your ‘assets’ compound, the inevitable result is growth over time. What can you see when you look at a person’s daily agenda? Priorities, passion, abilities, relationships, attitude, personal disciplines, vision, and influence. See what a person is doing every day, day after day, and you’ll know who that person is and what he or she is becoming.

Often, when I speak to people about leadership development, someone in the group will ask why a new graduate or a employee in the first few years should be concerned with leadership development, since they’re at the bottom of the totem pole. My answer is three-fold.

First, it’s critical to lead oneself and develop a strong foundation in self-management. Second, usually even «bottom of the totem pole» employees soon have an opportunity to lead something, whether it’s a small project or a intern meeting. And third, as Maxwell writes, «champions don’t become champions in the ring – they are merely recognized there.» If a employee waits until a leadership position is on the horizon to begin developing good leadership skills, the position may never present itself, or if it does, the employee will lack the necessary skills to thrive in that position. (Incidentally, point 3 is well illustrated in Maxwell’s first law, the Law of the Lid.).

Good luck everyone to become a better leader AND Thank you Maxwell for giving us The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership.