Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching

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As we kick off 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our goals and craft plans for the year ahead. To help in this season of planning, Marshall Goldsmith shares a powerful tool designed to build positive habits and stay focused on what truly matters. This tool is a simple yet effective daily process that Marshall uses himself. It’s efficient, impactful, and keeps your priorities front and center. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸? The process begins by creating a personalized list of questions based on your values and goals. Each question starts with, “Did I do my best to…?” Here are a few examples: Set clear goals? Make progress toward those goals? Build positive relationships? Be a better parent? Every day, you answer these questions with a score or a simple yes/no. The process is quick and practical, making it easy to incorporate into any routine. For added accountability, Marshall recommends sharing your answers with someone who listens daily—a proven strategy that boosts effectiveness. By adopting this habit, you can align your daily actions with your values and make meaningful progress toward your goals. Marshall’s challenge is simple: take a moment to draft questions that reflect what matters most to you in 2025. Let’s make 2025 a year of growth, purpose, and positive change—one question at a time! Tag someone you’d like to share this practice with and start the journey together!

As the year comes to a close, we want to extend our gratitude to each member of our incredible coaching community. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. It’s our shared belief that 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿, and thanks to you, we’ve been able to bring world-class coaching to more corners of the globe. 2024 Highlights We’re Proud Of:  🌍 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵: We’re now active in more than 110 countries.  🎓 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀: Reached over 4,900 certified coaches worldwide.  👥 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Hosted more than 100 community events, webinars, and mentorship sessions. Looking ahead to 2025, we’re excited to continue this journey toward excellence in leadership development. 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲’𝗹𝗹 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱. Thank you for being the heart of our mission. Wishing you a season filled with joy, reflection, and inspiration. See you in 2025 – let’s make it our best year yet! 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗚𝗦𝗖𝗖 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺

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Double the Value, Double the Learning – Join Us This 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵! We’re excited to invite you to two incredible events happening this Wednesday that are designed to elevate your coaching journey and career development. 1️⃣ 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 ⏰ 9 AM Pacific Time Due to popular demand, we’re continuing the conversation on transitioning from corporate life to a fulfilling career in coaching. Explore key topics like redefining your professional identity, building a thriving coaching business, and navigating the transition. This is YOUR opportunity to ask questions and learn from experts in the field. 🔗 Submit your questions and register here: https://lnkd.in/dMKXHKMh 2️⃣ 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵 - 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 (𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰) ⏰ 3 PM Pacific Time We’re wrapping up an incredible year with the final session of our 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵 Free Masterclass. Review key coaching principles and strategies. Get answers to any remaining questions to ensure you’re ready to take the next step in your coaching career. 🔗 Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eXPAxuk3 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Let’s close the year strong and set the stage for an incredible 2024! 🚀 #CoachingSuccess #LifeAfterCorporate #LearnToCoach #ProfessionalGrowth

Continuing the Conversation: Life After Corporate – Executive Coaching as a Career Our last session sparked such valuable insights that we couldn’t stop there! We invite you to join us as we continue the conversation on Life After Corporate – Executive Coaching as a Career on December 18 at 8 AM (EST). We’ll answer your questions and explore: ✅ Challenges of transitioning from corporate leadership to coaching ✅ Building a sustainable coaching business ✅ Finding your identity beyond corporate roles Conversations with Coaches, Season 4 is a collaborative experience shaped by your questions. Register and submit your questions here: https://lnkd.in/dMKXHKMh

Brandon James Mergard and Marshall Goldsmith shared timeless insights in their 2016 article on how coaches can break through the noise by focusing on what clients really care about: Results – Measurable leadership growth Experience – A brand they trust ROI – Tangible returns on investment 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀. 👉 Swipe to learn how you can position yourself as a top-tier coach and close more contracts. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eED9ZBQp Learn more about Stakeholder Centered Coaching® here https://lnkd.in/eRkhzcY8 or register to attend one of our weekly Free Masterclass "Learn to Coach Like Marshall Goldsmith" here: https://lnkd.in/eXPAxuk3 #LeadershipCoaching #ExecutiveCoaching #CoachingBusiness #MarshallGoldsmith #BrandonMergard #CoachingSuccess #ROILeadership

This Week on “Ask the Coach” with Jathan Janove: “How about a cheat sheet for the Star Profile?” Great question! Here’s a simple, practical guide from Jathan: Read the full column here: https://lnkd.in/eHY7MWEH

FeedForward vs. Feedback When you’re driving, do you spend more time looking in the rear-view mirror or through the windshield? The answer is obvious. Yet, in leadership coaching, we often focus too much on the past (feedback) and not enough on the future (FeedForward). Here’s the difference: 🔄 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 focuses on what already happened. While helpful, it often feels critical and can be demotivating. ➡️ 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 is about what can happen next. It’s positive, actionable, and future-focused, making it far more effective for growth. Example: 🔄 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸: “You’ve been interrupting people in meetings. It’s frustrating.” ➡️ 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: “In our next meeting, try pausing to let others finish their thoughts before responding.” See the difference? One looks backward, the other points the way forward. 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 transforms coaching into a motivating, collaborative process. In Stakeholder Centered Coaching®, 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 is a cornerstone because it empowers leaders to focus on what they can control: their future actions. Curious about how to use this in your coaching practice? For the past few weeks, we’ve been hosting a free two hour masterclass where we teach coaches how to apply this method and much more. Join one of our upcoming sessions and learn how to incorporate FeedForward into your coaching practice. Upcoming Dates: 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝗽𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟯𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟱𝗽𝗺 Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/eXPAxuk3

Today, during our Learn to Coach Like Marshall Goldsmith session, Brandon James Mergard shared a fascinating real-life coaching experience that perfectly illustrated one of our key topics: 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. It may seem counterintuitive to start by discussing limitations, but understanding these scenarios is a cornerstone of effective coaching. Marshall often says, “𝗡𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲-𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀-𝗮𝗹𝗹.” This principle came to life through Brandon’s story about a fast-fashion client—a powerful example of the challenges and transformative potential of behavioral coaching. Brandon recounted how a fast fashion brand reached out with a unique challenge. Their VP of supply chain was exceptional—technically brilliant, with a proven track record at leading organizations. In fast fashion, where supply chain is everything, this leader was indispensable. Yet there was a catch: their behavior. The VP had what the company described as "outdated, programmatic habits." While not malicious, their comments and actions sometimes came across as deeply misogynistic, leaving colleagues frustrated or even in tears. This was particularly concerning given the brand’s commitment to a predominantly female leadership team. “Is this person on the way out?” Brandon asked. No. They weren’t a flight risk or underperforming. Quite the opposite. The organization relied on them, but their behavior needed refinement. This case wasn’t easy. Coaching someone with ingrained habits is challenging, but this leader had no ethical violations—no lying, harassment, or misconduct—just behaviors that no longer fit the organization’s culture. That’s where Stakeholder-Centered Coaching shines. By focusing on observable changes in behavior as seen by colleagues, we’ve transformed situations like this into success stories. But if someone doesn’t want to change? Or worse, if they lack integrity? 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 As coaches, we must choose engagements that bring us joy and fulfillment. We work best with people who want to grow, who raise their hands eagerly for change. Brandon’s story was just one of the many powerful examples shared today. Want to hear more stories like this? Join us for the next 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵 session on December 12th, from 12 PM to 2 PM Pacific Time. Together, we’ll dive deeper into real-world coaching scenarios and explore how Stakeholder-Centered Coaching transforms lives. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dYFP8BG5