There’s nothing more refreshing than an authentic leader.

Michèle C. Kline

Award-winning high-performance coach helping individuals and teams thrive through purpose-driven leadership, effective communication, and sustainable wellbeing | Speaker & International Bestselling Author🎤📚

Published Jun 18, 2024

In the realm of effective communication, authenticity stands as a cornerstone for great leadership. It’s not just about what you say, but about being true to who you are and the values you hold dear.

Laura, a Senior Sales Executive, sought my coaching to improve communication and authenticity within her team. She had received feedback that a lack of genuine connection and transparency was hindering their performance.

During our work together, we focused on the principles of authentic leadership, including:

Leading with Authenticity: Emphasizing the importance of being true to oneself and one's values.
Fostering Trust and Respect: Creating a culture of transparency and openness.
Encouraging Integrity: Setting a standard for honesty and integrity.

A few weeks into coaching and following a Team assessment, Laura and I agreed that it was time for a group coaching workshop. The first one we put the team through was "Communicate to Connect". In this specific workshop, the Team learned strategies to communicate authentically, share personal values, and foster an environment of mutual respect.

Within a few months, the sales team saw a significant positive shift. Team members felt more comfortable being their true selves, leading to stronger connections and improved morale. The culture of transparency and respect boosted commitment to shared goals and enhanced overall performance (they moved from 80% to plan to 120%).

Authentic leadership fosters trust and respect within your team. When you lead with authenticity, you create a culture of transparency and openness, making your leadership relatable and inspiring deeper connections.

And when we can connect we make humans feel human!

Ready to embrace authenticity in your leadership journey? Our "Communicate to Connect" workshop is designed to help you cultivate this essential trait. This workshop is facilitated in 1-on-1 and group sessions. Learn how to lead with integrity, inspire trust, and create meaningful connections both at work and at home.

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If you are looking to accelerate your journey towards authentic leadership remember you can book a 15-minutes Discovery Call with me and discuss how coaching will impact your life, like it did for Laura.