Ep. 15 - Coach-Like Leadership in Times of Crisis, with Michael Bungay Stanier

Michael Bungay Stanier and I joined forces today to discuss the Corona-crisis and how it affects the world of work and leadership. Michael is the best-selling author of ‘The Coaching Habit’, which teaches leaders how to empower people to do their best work. We discuss whether there is a place for this kind of leadership in these unprecedented times. We also explore how to have coaching conversations with your staff when working remotely.

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Ep. 14 - Finding Confidence in Conflict, with Kwame Christian

Attorney, mediator and podcast host Kwame Christian explains why he chooses to live in a constant state of conflict. We also discuss why women need their own negotiation podcast, how preparation helps to find confidence in conflict and why slowing down is critical to success in difficult conversations.

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Ep. 13 - The Gentle Art of Buy-In, with Simon Dowling

You can have the best idea in the world. But if you can’t get people to work with you, it will remain just that – a great idea.

Leadership expert Simon Dowling explains how to build buy-in for your ideas - regardless of your position or role. We also discuss why you should embrace the black hole in conversations, how to train your own buy-in muscle and what you can do to ensure that support for your ideas actually leads to change.

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Ep. 12 - The Science of Power and Empowerment, with Irene Sinteur

How do you empower people? Researcher Irene Sinteur talks about the science of empowerment, the role of power in team dynamics and why working in autonomous teams doesn’t come naturally to us. For tips on how to create better meetings, read our joint article What Autonomous Teams Can Teach Us About Effective Meetings.

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Ep. 11 - How to Listen When Emotions Run High, with Hostage Negotiator Dan Oblinger

Hostage negotiator and master listener Dan Oblinger explains how leaders, parents and lovers can harness the power of emotions to build trust and transform their relationships. We also discuss Dan’s first encounter with a jumper, how to rewire your listening brain and why leaders should ask more scary questions.

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Ep. 10 - How to Become More Conversationally Intelligent, with Bob Pointer

Retired police detective and human behavior specialist Bob Pointer breaks down the rules of effective communication and explains how leaders can apply them in their everyday conversations. We also talk about the role of power in creating an effective conversational climate, how human relationships are built and why trust is the center of everything.

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Ep. 09 - Creating a Safe Space for Young Professionals to Thrive, with Julia Hart

One of the biggest challenges for modern-day leaders is to find and engage top talent. On this episode, executive coach and communication professional Julia Hart reflects on how leaders can neutralize their power and create a safe space for their youngest employees to speak up and give their best.

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Ep. 08 - How to Close the Power Gap in Meetings, with Marcel van de Hoef

Recently, workshop facilitator Myriam Hadnes invited me onto her podcast ‘Workshops Work’. We talked about how I became interested in power, how power differences impede our conversations and what leaders can do to close the gap. I’m pleased to share this conversation on Meeting Strategist to kick off my new series about power.

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