Coaching Conversation on “How the Future of Work is Human”

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In our article on how the future of work is human, we discussed the importance of managers strengthening and building their human skills, so they and their businesses remain relevant. Leoni Coetzee and Angela Heeley (Directors of RainTree Business Coaching) and Kevin Britz (Leadership by Design) took the conversation further. Through an intense and challenging coaching conversation, they unpacked the human skills discussed in Kevin’s book, their impact on business and how they help each of us to contribute to a world where AI removes many of the predictable tasks from our daily delivery.

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The Future of Work is Human

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The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the working world has become very real with the launch of Chat GPT. Ironically, AI is forcing all of us, and especially leaders, to reconnect with our humanity. Over and over, the core message of “what will keep you relevant” is answered with “tap into the magic and talents that are intrinsic with being human”.
Raintree’s latest article talks about “The Future of Work is Human”

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Coaching Conversation on “The importance of Loss in Business”

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In our article on the importance of Loss in Business, we discussed the importance of acknowledging and accepting loss when making important decisions.  Leoni Coetzee (Director of RainTree Business Coaching) and Kevin Britz (Leadership by Design) took the conversation further. Through a deep and honest coaching conversation, they unpacked Kaizen, the resistance that is experienced and how using the tool supports leaders to make difficult decisions and manage the loss that is part of this process.

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The importance of Loss in Business

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Loss is an inevitable part of life, and it can take many forms, including business-related losses. Losing a good employee or friend unexpectedly, experiencing a departmental restructuring that undermines your confidence and security, being retrenched, or failing at a business or project are all examples of real losses that can be emotionally challenging. Raintree’s latest article talks about the importance of Loss in a Business

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Coaching Conversation on ” How to understand and overcome obstacles”

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In our article on how to understand and overcome obstacles, we discussed the role of obstacles as protectors and teachers. We also explored the Byron Katie tools to change beliefs that lead to obstacles. Leoni Coetzee (Director of RainTree Business Coaching) and Kevin Britz (Leadership by Design) took the conversation further. Through a challenging and vulnerable coaching conversation, they unpacked the gifts of obstacles and how changing our beliefs helps us to grow into better, healthier people and leaders

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Are obstacles interfering with your leadership goals?

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We are at the end of the first quarter of the year, and it has been a whirlwind. In January, we set goals, and decided what we wanted from the New Year. Many of us are finding that challenges and obstacles have been popping up, impacting our ability to achieve the goals or deliver our best. Despite trying our best efforts, the obstacles remain, defying our attempts and intentions to move closer to our goals.
RainTree’s latest article talks about obstacles and whether it is interfering with your leadership goals?

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The Value in being an Authentic Leader

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Authenticity is a term bandied about as though we all understand who we are and what our “authentic selves” stands for and believes in. When I began to explore what authenticity means, this definition by Mind Tools made sense to me: “authenticity means you’re true to your own personality, values, and spirit, regardless of the pressure that you’re under to act otherwise. You’re honest with yourself and with others, and you take responsibility for your mistakes. Your values, ideals, and actions align”. Raintree’s latest article talks about “ The value in being an authentic leader”

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