Coaching Real Leaders

Latest Episodes:

How Do I More Effectively Build Stakeholder Alignment? Oct 16, 2023

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He’s a leader with a growing team, and he enjoys people management. But he’s struggling to influence those outside of his team and build trust with stakeholders. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through developing some of the skills he needs to gain stakeholder alignment while driving for results.

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Should I Push To Make My Interim Leadership Role Permanent? Oct 02, 2023

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She’s taken a number of chances in her career and made some big pivots. Now, she’s been assigned to a senior role on an interim basis, but she’s not sure whether she should try to make the role permanent. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through the decision-making process to better understand what’s holding her back and the future she envisions for herself.

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How Do I Communicate With More Tact? Sep 18, 2023

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He’s always believed in hard work and is extremely ambitious. But he’s received feedback that sometimes the way he communicates is too direct, and he wants to work on his delivery. Host Muriel Wilkins helps him understand what might be holding him back and coaches him through how he can improve his approach.

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Coming Soon: Season 6 Sep 11, 2023

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Executive coach Muriel Wilkins is back September 18 with an all new season of the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of real life executive coaching conversations.

This season, first-time managers, mid-level leaders, and executives work through some of their most pressing career challenges. You’ll hear conversations around questions like:

How do I know if I should make my interim role permanent?
Have I taken my career as far as it will go?
How do I build more effective relationships with my peers and those above me?

Muriel helps each leader discover unexpected insights about themselves and actionable steps they can take to move forward. Listen in and learn with them.

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How to Use Your Presence (from Think Fast, Talk Smart) Aug 21, 2023

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There are infinite ways for you to “show up” at work. So, how can you use that as an opportunity for you, your team, and your organization?

On this special bonus episode, host Muriel Wilkins and Think Fast, Talk Smart host Matt Abrahams discuss strategies for creating a strong physical . By understanding and controlling your presence, you can communicate more effectively, lead more authentically, and have a greater impact on your organization.

You can follow the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast on your favorite podcast app. And stay tuned for a new season of Coaching Real Leaders this fall!

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The One Skill Leaders Need Today (from Radical Candor) Jul 25, 2023

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Candor and compassion at work are more important (and more difficult to cultivate) than ever.

On this special bonus episode, host Muriel Wilkins joins the Radical Candor podcast to help answer a listener question: should a manager try to change an employee’s interpersonal behavior? She and Radical Candor’s Amy Sandler and Kim Scott also discuss how to meet the demands of leading in a hybrid environment.

You can find more of Radical Candor at radicalcandor.com or you can subscribe on your favorite podcast app.

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How Do I Move Forward from a Career Setback? Jun 19, 2023

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He experienced early success and a fast promotion at his organization, but then things started to shift. Now, there have been leadership changes, and his scope of responsibilities has changed, making him feel like his career is backsliding. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through how he can reframe the situation and prioritize what he wants from his career going forward.

Further reading:

What Great Managers Do

How to Handle a Demotion at Work

15 Warning Signs Your Job Isn’t The Right Fit For You

How to Figure Out What You Want Next in Your Career

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How Do I Set the Right Pace To Meet Our Strategic Goals? Jun 05, 2023

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She loves the work she does and has effectively managed her career to gain increased responsibility over time. She’s recently started managing managers for the first time and is struggling to find the right pace to help her organization reach long-term strategic goals, amid some short-term uncertainty. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through setting goals and timelines for the long term.

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How Do I Work with a Difficult Boss? May 22, 2023

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He’s a mission driven leader who has always found roles where he can help others. He was brought in at a high level at a new organization, but he’s feeling tension and conflict with the organization’s founder. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through how to manage himself in this negative work dynamic.

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How Do I Define My New Role to Set Myself Up for Success? May 08, 2023

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She’s found a career path she truly enjoys, in part because of her ability to take risks and try new things. Now, as her team is reorganized, she has the opportunity to design her next leadership position, but she’s not sure what she needs to ask for in order to be successful. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through reframing what may be holding her back and identifying the priorities she wants to focus on going forward.

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