On this episode of Consultant Connection, Dr. Shari Dade takes time to slow down and dive into the world of coaching with Dr. Scott Muhs. Dr. Muhs is a versatile leader and organizational development psychologist whose purpose and drive is to assist leaders and organizations in achieving greatness. With over 20 years in leveraging psychological and human behavior principles in personal growth, leadership development, and organization change, he is currently the head of Leadership Coaching Services with the Veterans Health Administration National Center for Organization Development. He leads the collective efforts in delivering and coordinating impactful coaching to thousands of leaders across the enterprise. He has designed and directed accredited coach development programming, helping individuals learn to be coaches, applying coaching skills to day-to-day as well as supporting a wide range of coaching engagements.

Listen in for a discussion of how coaching can be a powerful resource in any leadership journey!

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Key Lessons: 1) Coaching is different than mentoring and teaching. It’s truly focused on exploring and expanding rather than telling. “Mentoring is about who you choose. Coaching is about YOU!” 2) Coaching is more than just a conversation. It’s a discovery journey of self-exploration and curiosity! 3) Organizations that developing a culture of coaching allows space for employees to gain clarity and growth by approaching situations with curiosity and exploration.

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