Listen "Elevating Leadership Through Coaching and Connection with Aleisha Coote from The Coaching Tools Shop"
Episode Synopsis
Elevating Leadership Through Coaching and Connection This episode of Strength In Numbers features a deep dive into the world of leadership coaching with Aleisha from The Coaching Tools Shop. The discussion revolves around Aleisha's unique journey from a background in communications to becoming a revered leadership development consultant. We touch upon the essence of leadership coaching, its importance in business, plus we explore various facets such as the impact of personal growth and self-awareness on effective leadership. Aleisha shares insights into practical frameworks like Cynefin and DiSC and how we can use them to help understand decision-making and team dynamics. The episode also highlights the significance of stepping away from traditional work environments to foster creative thinking, as exemplified by the upcoming SMYD Slack Time retreat in Fiji. Furthermore, Aleisha discusses the creation and global reach of the Coaching Tools Shop, emphasizing the universal need for meaningful conversations and coaching resources. Rich with anecdotes, advice on cultivating a growth mindset, and strategies to balance the 'mechanics' and 'dynamics' of running a business, this is an episode not to be missed! Links: Aleisha Coote Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn SMYD Accounting / Advisory Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Season Two 00:37 Meet Aleisha Coote: From Communications to Coaching 02:09 Aleisha's Early Life and Career Journey 06:48 The Essence of Leadership Coaching 13:39 The Cynefin Framework Explained 20:59 Navigating Complexity in Leadership 26:47 Evolving Leadership Models 27:24 Empathy and Curiosity in Leadership 29:32 Transformational Team Dynamics 34:43 The Coaching Tools Shop Journey 40:33 Balancing Business Mechanics and Dynamics 43:21 Upcoming Slack Time retreat for business owners in Fiji 48:21 Conclusion and Contact Information