Posts tagged Strengths
DIRECTOR JOURNEY ESSENTIALS
DIRECTOR JOURNEY ESSENTIALS

Mentor-Coach Conversation: thought pieces and reading lists that support my board coaching sessions where we discuss the why, how and what of director capability and the director journey for a place in the boardroom.

Read More
Australian Directors, Board Director, Board-Ready Coaching, Boardroom, Director CV Example, Governance, Mentor-Coach, NED Capability, Non-Executive Director, On BoardsDianne JacobsApplications, board-ready, boardroom, c-suite, director, NED, Get On A Board, high performing boards, AICD, Skills-Matrix, Non-Executive Director, NED Capability, Portfolio Career, Strengths, Governance, Get On Boards, On BoardsComment
BE CREATIVE - CONNECT DIFFERENT DOTS
BE CREATIVE - CONNECT DIFFERENT DOTS

Mentor-Coach Conversation | As an executive or a board director accountable for business direction, growth and differentiation, how can you Work Creatively! to be more effective as a strategist, innovator or problem-solver?

Read More
Board Director, Boardroom, Career Advice, CEO, Coaching, Development, Directorships, Leadership, NED Capability, Next Level, Non-Executive Director, Perspective, Strengths, Strategist, Creativity, Imagination, Think Differently!, Problem-Solvers, Solutions, Innovation, Change and TransformationDianne JacobsStrengths, Think Differently!, Creativity, Imagination, boardroom, Strategist, Curiosity, Perspective, Next Level, CEO, development, director, Executive Leadership Teams, Focus, Performance, coaching, Dianne Jacobs, Skills-Matrix, Leadership, Non-Executive Director, NED Capability, Courage, EQ IQ, c-suite, Problem-Solvers, Solutions, AFR Boss Most Innovative Companies, Innovation, The Marginalian
FAULT LINES IN SUCCESSION
FAULT LINES IN SUCCESSION

Mentor-Coach Conversation | Although executives and board directors understand the importance of succession planning, often the outcomes go off track — here are some reasons why. Succession ‘doing’ is hard work.

Read More
Development, Governance, High Performance, Leadership, Legacy, Next Level, Skills-Matrix, Strengths, Transition, Succession, Talent, CapabilityDianne JacobsSuccession, Faultlines, Talent, Capability, Future Focus, Governance, High-Performing, High-Achievers, c-suite, CEO, development, Executive Leadership Teams, Performance, Leadership, Nominations, Promotion, Strengths, Next LevelComment
NEW TO A ROLE? HAVE A COACHING PLAN
NEW TO A ROLE? HAVE A COACHING PLAN

Mentor-Coach Conversation | New to a role? It is difficult to recover from a poor start. A more strategic and integrated approach means a new leader can avoid these typical mistakes.

Read More
Career Advice, Coaching, Crossroads, Development, Leadership, Next Level, Strengths, Transition, Contributions, High Performance, Lead Through Questions, Listening, Legacy, Perspective, Problem-Solvers, Power, PromotionDianne Jacobscareer, c-suite, development, Executive Leadership Teams, Performance, High-Achievers, Dianne Jacobs, Leadership, Next Level, Strengths, The Talent Advisors, Promotion, Coaching, Role Transition
WHAT DO YOU LISTEN FOR?
WHAT DO YOU LISTEN FOR?

Mentor-Coach Conversation | For reinvention, uncover your hidden methodology for success, its benefits and limitations. What is your context and perception about success?

Read More
Career Advice, Coaching, CEO, Crossroads, Development, Focus, Leadership, Listening, Next Level, Perspective, Problem-Solvers, Relevancy, Solutions, Strengths, Think Differently!, NED CapabilityDianne Jacobscareer, Problem-Solvers, c-suite, development, Dianne Jacobs, Performance, Focus, The Talent Advisors, coaching, Change, Listening, Think Differently!, Leadership, Next Level, Perspective, relevancy, Strengths, Solutions
MINDSETS IN THE BOARDROOM MATTER
MINDSETS IN THE BOARDROOM MATTER

Mentor-Coach Conversation | Executives aiming for the boardroom will need to hone more than executive skills and a technical specialty. The real transition requires a shift of mind-set.

Read More
Directorships, NED Capability, Leadership, nominations, Skills-Matrix, Board-Ready Coaching, Governance, Perspective, Strengths, Strategist, Non-Executive Director, On BoardsDianne Jacobsboard-ready, board, NED Capability, director, Nominations, ned, Skills-Matrix, Leadership, resume, thetalentadvisors, Strengths, Strategist, Get On A Board
SHAPE A PORTFOLIO CAREER AS A DIRECTOR
SHAPE A PORTFOLIO CAREER AS A DIRECTOR

Mentor-Coach Conversation | As you start to plan your NED portfolio career here is some tried and true advice to start the journey. Like most transitions, it takes time and planning as the move often unfolds differently to what you first imagined.

Read More
Board-Ready Coaching, Career Advice, Coaching, Crossroads, Directorships, NED Capability, Next Level, Strengths, nominations, Networks, Boardroom, On Boards, Non-Executive Director, Change and TransformationDianne JacobsPortfolio Career, boardroom, board-ready, NED Capability, Next Level, ned, career, Nominations, Strengths, The Talent Advisors, Dianne Jacobs, Get On A Board
HOW TO IMPACT YOUR NEW BOARD
HOW TO IMPACT YOUR NEW BOARD

Mentor-Coach Conversation | My article for AICD’s Company Director magazine, on making an impact and contributing with clear value when joining a new board.

Read More
AICD, Board-Ready Coaching, Directorships, Director Interview, NED Capability, nominations, Skills-Matrix, Transition, Strengths, Australian Directors, BoardroomDianne JacobsAICD, board-ready, board, NED Capability, director, Governance, Listening, Nominations, thetalentadvisors, EQ IQ, Strengths
TRUST: A LEADERSHIP ROADMAP
TRUST: A LEADERSHIP ROADMAP

Mentor-Coach Conversation | While it is important not to be naive, a lack of mutual trust derails a business. Sustainable trust is an ongoing process that relies on maturity, perspective, empowerment, engagement, ethical behaviour and respectful relationships.

Read More
Leadership, Trust, Coaching, Culture, Power, Resilience, Empathy, Perspective, Business Ethics, Integrity, Strengths, Next Level, CEO, MentoringDianne JacobsCoaching, trust, leadership, development, Culture, power, Empathy, business ethics, integrity, Strengths
CONFLICT, EMPATHY AND OPPORTUNITY
CONFLICT, EMPATHY AND OPPORTUNITY

Mentor-Coach Conversation | Unaddressed conflict takes on a life of its own, with sides emerging, focus diverted, wrong fights battled and the pushing of competitive bias. In high-trust cultures, people may debate rigorously, but they commit to the best overall future. Constructing the right degree of tension is the challenge.

Read More
Leadership, Coaching, Trust, Conflict, Culture, Power, Resilience, Empathy, Perspective, Strengths, MentoringDianne JacobsLeadership, Coaching, Conflict, trust, Culture, power, Empathy, Strengths