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    WebinarSystemic Collaboration 2008 60 min

    Executive Coaching

    Marshall will be teaching on: Helping Successful Leaders Get Even Better Goals: 1. Know how to use ‘to stop’ as a coaching tool. 2. Be ready to use feedforward. 3. Learn a proven model that leaders can use to develop themselves – as both managers and partners – and measure positive change. 4. Learn the basics of a proven model for coaching – that helps leaders achieve positive lasting change in behavior. 5. Discuss new applications of HR and peer coaching.

    Presenter

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    Marshall Goldsmith

    Key Takeaways

    • 1.Identify and eliminate counterproductive behaviors using the 'to stop' coaching method.
    • 2.Use the 'feedforward' technique for future-focused, positive leadership development.
    • 3.Apply a proven self-development model to measure and drive personal and managerial growth.
    • 4.Understand the principles of a coaching model that ensures lasting positive behavioral change.
    • 5.Discover modern applications for HR and peer coaching to support organizational development.

    Helping Successful Leaders Get Even Better

    Even the most accomplished leaders have room for growth. This session with renowned executive coach Marshall Goldsmith explores the critical aspects of coaching successful leaders to amplify their effectiveness and achieve sustained, positive behavioral change. It introduces practical tools and proven models for cultivating impactful leadership and fostering a culture of continuous development.

    The Power of "To Stop"

    A core principle of this coaching methodology is the transformative power of identifying what not to do. Leaders can accelerate their growth by consciously recognizing and stopping counterproductive behaviors that may hinder their effectiveness. This "to stop" list becomes a powerful tool for self-awareness and targeted improvement.

    Implementing Feedforward

    To complement this, the session introduces "feedforward," a positive and action-oriented alternative to traditional feedback. Instead of dwelling on past mistakes, feedforward focuses on soliciting and providing future-focused suggestions for development. This approach fosters a more positive, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment for individuals and teams.

    A Proven Model for Lasting Change

    The webinar details a structured, proven coaching model designed to help leaders achieve and sustain positive shifts in their behavior. This approach provides a clear framework for leaders to drive their own growth—both as managers and as partners—and to effectively measure their progress over time.

    How Leaders Can Apply This

    Leaders can immediately integrate these concepts through several practical applications:

    • Self-Coaching: Identify one key behavior to "stop" and actively seek feedforward from colleagues for personal development.
    • Team Development: Introduce feedforward into team communications to build a more positive and psychologically safe environment.
    • Mentorship and Coaching: Utilize the coaching model to guide direct reports and peers in achieving their own development goals.
    • HR and L&D Strategy: Integrate the principles of "to stop" and "feedforward" into formal leadership development programs and performance management frameworks to build a culture of continuous improvement.

    This session delves into the critical aspects of executive coaching, focusing on how even the most successful leaders can achieve greater effectiveness and sustained positive behavioral change. It explores practical tools and models that remain highly relevant for cultivating impactful leadership and fostering organizational growth, even years after its initial recording.

    What you'll learn

    • The Power of "To Stop": Understand how consciously identifying and stopping counterproductive behaviors can be a transformative coaching tool.
    • Implementing Feedforward: Learn to utilize feedforward, a positive and action-oriented alternative to feedback, for future-focused development.
    • A Proven Self-Development Model: Discover a structured approach that leaders can adopt to drive their own growth, both as managers and collaborative partners, and effectively measure progress.
    • Foundations of Lasting Behavioral Change: Grasp the core principles of an effective coaching model designed to help leaders make and sustain positive shifts in their behavior.
    • Modernizing Coaching Applications: Explore contemporary uses of HR and peer coaching to support continuous development within organizations.

    Who this webinar is for

    This webinar is ideal for:

    • HR professionals looking to enhance their coaching capabilities.
    • Leadership development specialists seeking new models and tools.
    • Executives and managers interested in personal growth and team improvement.
    • Internal and external coaches aiming to refine their methodologies.
    • Anyone focused on facilitating positive, lasting behavioral change in individuals and teams.

    Why it matters now

    In today's rapidly evolving business environment, the ability to adapt, learn, and grow is paramount for leaders. The insights shared in this session—particularly around conscious behavioral change, feedforward, and effective coaching models—are more critical than ever. As organizations face new challenges and opportunities, equipping leaders with the capacity for continuous self-improvement and the skills to coach others effectively directly impacts resilience, innovation, and overall organizational performance. The principles discussed provide a timeless framework for fostering a culture of ongoing development that underpins sustained success.

    How leaders can apply this

    Leaders can immediately apply the concepts from this session in several ways:

    • Self-Coaching: Begin by identifying one behavior to "stop" that hinders their effectiveness and practice feedforward for personal development.
    • Team Development: Introduce feedforward into team communication to foster a more positive and growth-oriented environment.
    • Mentorship & Coaching: Utilize the proven coaching model to guide direct reports or peers in achieving their development goals and implementing lasting behavioral changes.
    • HR Strategy: Integrate the principles of "to stop" and feedforward into L&D programs and performance management frameworks.
    • Culture Building: Champion a culture where continuous learning and behavioral adjustment are valued and actively supported through peer and HR coaching initiatives.

    About this session

    Key takeaways

    Watching this webinar gives you grounded, practical perspective on Growth. Expect ideas you can use in leadership conversations, not abstract theory, drawn from Marshall Goldsmith's direct experience.

    Who this is for

    CHROs, HR business partners, talent leaders, executive coaches, organizational development practitioners, and senior leaders who are responsible for systemic collaboration inside their organization.

    Why it matters now

    Workforce expectations, hybrid work patterns, and AI-driven change keep raising the bar on culture and leadership. Sessions like this help leaders make smarter, more evidence-informed decisions about Growth.

    How to apply it

    Use the ideas here to challenge a current assumption on your team, design a single concrete experiment in the next 30 days, and bring one finding back to your leadership group for discussion.

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    Topics

    Growth

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