New Managers
"I've discovered things about myself during my time with Sarah that I don't think I ever would have known without her dedicated coaching help."
~ Lindsey K., Chicago, Illinois ​[read more]
Are you a new manager? If so, congratulations! Your skills and knowledge are of great value to your organization and there are high hopes all around for your future accomplishments.
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Though many new managers obtain their positions because of their knowledge, skills, and/or loyalty to the organization, this does not necessarily mean they have the ability to effectively manage people. In fact, surveys have found that anywhere from 26% to 82% of managers do not have formal management training. And, unfortunately, this lack of training has the potential to be detrimental to managers, the people they manage and the work of the organization.
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Throughout my career, I have been a part of organizations that did an amazing job at staff development and have personally benefitted from excellent management training and mentoring. I have also worked for organizations that seemed to believe that acquiring a leadership role would magically bestow managerial wisdom and skills upon this new leader. Unfortunately, it doesn't work like that.
If you are a new manager who has yet to go through formal management training, Management Coaching might be just the strategy you need to simultaneously learn and implement best management practices. My coaching, consulting, training and team development services take the best from both my personal experience and top management strategies and apply it to the needs of your business or organization.
Whether you personally could benefit from Management Coaching, have just a few people who need performance coaching or your team needs a major tune-up, I am available to help you help your organization thrive. Contact me so we can get your organization started on the path to reaching your full potential through the strength of your team!
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​Supervision and Management
Business leaders are discovering that traditional models of leadership no longer work with the rapidly changing dynamics of our workforce. With over 18 years in supervision and management, including staff recruitment, selection, training, supervision and evaluation, I am experienced at working with employees to help them reach their top potential. My unique style has helped ordinary people become extraordinary leaders. Through our coaching partnership, I can help you assess your situation and implement strategies to lead your team in the right direction.
Team Building
How are the people who are helping you run your business? Are they working up to their full potential? Do you have a high-performing team - or a "team" of high performers? I have proven success in converting groups of strangers into high-performing teams through the use of team-building activities, administration and interpretation of personality assessments like the Myers-Briggs and ongoing team maintenance. I also proved my ability to effect a shift in work culture through inspiring team members to embrace a common vision. I can work with you and your team on an ongoing basis or through my workshop "How to Create and Maintain a High-Performing Team."
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Training and Development
Throughout my 20+ years in Higher Education and as a community volunteer, I have created and presented dozens of seminars, training sessions and for-credit college courses. I can deliver established training modules, design customized training based on your parameters or create something completely new and effective for your team. Give me a call and let’s talk about what would work for you!
Read the list of training sessions I have offered in the past.
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Support for Entrepreneurs
Own your own business? As you know, it is not always easy starting your own business and keep it going strong. It can be an exciting, yet sometimes lonely, prospect. Sure, there are networking groups out there but wouldn’t it be nice to be a part of a group that is focused on YOU and YOUR success as a businessperson? Request a virtual "OWN It!" Coaching Groups for Entrepreneurs!
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