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trategic coaching is the transformational process of helping people into ful illing, forward-thinking and proactive careers that lead to both personal aspirations and organizational goals. Focused on developing individual strengths, coaching addresses the unique potential of each team member, fostering a culture where growth becomes both achievable and measurable. By integrating structured coaching, organizations encourage their workforce to pursue continuous improvement and adaptability—qualities essential for evolving in any industry. Career pathways developed through coaching not only bene it individuals but also contribute to a cohesive workforce focused on shared achievements. A strong coaching strategy empowers employees to see their impact, promoting job satisfaction and a stronger connection to company objectives. Through these well-de ined pathways, talent success becomes a mutual commitment, where both the employee and the organization thrive, paving the way for a sustainable and future-oriented workforce evolution. The latest edition of The Education View shines a spotlight on the leading career coaches shaping the workforce of tomorrow. Titled USA's Most In luential Career Coaches with Strategic Talent, this edition celebrates professionals who are rede ining career success through impactful coaching and strategic talent management. Featured on the cover is Kelsey Waldrop, a standout leader in career development known for her visionary approach to coaching that guides individuals toward ful illing career pathways aligned with their goals and aspirations. This edition also pro iles Shawna Martin, another in luential coach who has made remarkable strides in talent development. Her expertise in building career resilience and fostering adaptability has empowered countless professionals to thrive and excel in their chosen ields. With insights from these two pioneers, The Education View offers readers a comprehensive look at today's most effective career coaching strategies that are transforming talent management across the USA! THE
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Elevating Leadership Expertise in Career and Executive Coaching
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Empowering Careers Redefining Success in Career Development with Strategic Talent Management through Coaching
Revolutionizing Career Pathways Role of Strategic Coaching for Modern Workforce Development
The Science of Learning Understanding the Brain's Role in Education
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Shawna Martin
CEO and Founder, Seedling Coach
Shawna's passion for coaching, consulting and facilitation is deeply rooted in her extensive experience, where she has consistently driven excellence and innovation across various sectors.
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Executive Coach, President & Founder, Natural Bridge Coaching
Zoe helps executives and professionals navigate complex career transitions and enhance their leadership capabilities with a focus on long-term growth and sustainability.
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To Kelsey, coaching is not just a theoretical framework but a series of profound personal transformations that inform her approach and deepen her understanding of the human experience and growth.
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he iercely competitive job market, coupled with the dynamic changes brought about by recent AI developments, has brought immense opportunity for growth as well as signi icant challenges for careerminded professionals and job seekers. Many individuals seeking guidance and a competitive career advantage are investing in career coaches with strategic expertise. Individuals who are just starting and those seeking career accelerators or making signi icant career pivots are increasingly turning to experts who can help them differentiate and create longer-term
strategies for their careers and lives. These experts provide tailored guidance by leveraging their deep understanding of industry trends, networking opportunities and personal branding strategies. Combined with coaching skills and expertise, career coaches with strategic talent are helping individuals reach their highest potential by focusing on the critical intersections of personal beliefs and proactive action. By collaborating with a career strategist, professionals can unlock their full potential, make informed decisions and achieve a harmonious blend
of success and satisfaction in both their careers and personal lives. Kelsey Waldrop, a Career Strategist, Executive Coach, Podcast Host, and Motivational Speaker, helps individuals con idently make bold and brave moves in their careers by empowering them to make informed and con ident decisions. Developing deep and trustbased relationships with her clients, she aligns individual career goals and aspirations with the strategies, support and action plans they need to succeed. Kelsey serves as a crucial partner and strategic advisor in helping her clients achieve long-
term sustainable success and ful illment. The Art & Science of Personal Transformation With a background in strategy and innovation, Kelsey has curated a unique and in-depth understanding and expertise in Fortune 500 large-scale transformation insights and knowledge. Combined with the expertise and experience she has cultivated over a 15year career coaching journey, Kelsey has already helped to elevate and innovate the career paths of over 500 executives from around the world. Graduating from Purdue University in 2001 with a degree in Global Economics,
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alongside minors in International Business and Psychology, Kelsey embarked on a distinguished 20-year tenure career at Accenture, one of the world's leading strategy consulting irms. Throughout this periodshe partnered with clients and leaders, guiding them through their largest and most signi icant transformations and change initiatives. It was also during this time that Kelsey became deeply passionate and sought to discover the answer to one question, “What do organizations and individuals that succeed in creating change and transformation do differently than those that struggle or fail?” Now, as a Certi ied Executive Coach, Kelsey leverages this unique blend of strategic insight and practical executive coaching experience to empower individuals embarking upon personal and professional transformation and change. Her “action to aspiration” approach ensures that individuals achieve their growth and transformation goals with precision and con idence while offering a personalized and resultsdriven coaching experience.
Laid-off to Life-on In March 2023 Kelsey faced her own signi icant career transition after being laid off from the global consulting company to which she had dedicated 22 years. An experience she refers to as the “missing credential” in her career coaching portfolio. This period proved challenging, yet as a dedicated career coach specializing in guiding individuals through both planned and unexpected career shifts, she recognized an opportunity to apply and share her expertise as a way to help others in similar situations. Kelsey decided to launch the #LaidOff.LifeOn! Podcast as a platform to provide coaching insights, ideas and advice—typically accessible only through one-on-one sessions—to a wider audience. By openly sharing her expert advice in conjunction with her personal life experiences and transformational journeys, Kelsey views the podcast as an opportunity to serve the community, foster a sense of connection and to provide valuable guidance during times of transition. Raising Awareness As a podcast host, Kelsey enjoys sharing her insights and ideas on career
transitions and personal transformation. She delights in the opportunity to share the mic with friends, industry experts and book authors who offer expertise and insights that empower listeners during times of transition and change. Kelsey is also intimately aware of the profound darkness that unexpected life transitions can bring. Recognizing September as Suicide Awareness Month and feeling a strong sense of responsibility as a podcast host, she knew it was crucial to address the topic of suicide. In 2000, Kevin Hines survived a suicide attempt by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge, a miraculous outcome partly attributed to a sea lion that kept him a loat until rescue. As one of the less than 1% who have survived such falls, he has since become a prominent advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Having researched Kevin's story and work, she bravely reached out to Kevin, inviting him to be a guest on the podcast to discuss these challenging issues. Kevin responded positively, agreeing to participate. The resulting episode, "Finding Hope: A Journey from the Golden Gate
Bridge with Kevin Hines," aired on the “Laid Off LifeOn” podcast as Season One Episode Eleven and proved to be a profoundly impactful interview for Kelsey. It marked a signi icant growth moment, highlighting the bene its of stepping outside her comfort zone, the strength in overcoming fears to ask for help, and the gift of discussing important yet uncomfortable topics that many avoid yet many need to hear. Mastering Critical Decision Points Navigating critical decision points is an important yet daunting challenge most executives face in their careers. Committed to empowering people with con idence and certainty when making decisions, Kelsey developed her proprietary coaching model 'TUV Love,' as a framework to delve more deeply into the fundamental drivers of an executive's professional aspirations and to bring forth the unique skills and strengths that are at the essence of every successful executive career acceleration. "The TUV Love model challenges executives to dig deeper than surface-level choices. It explores three key dimensions:
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Talent (T)—identifying unique strengths and passions; Urgency (U)—understanding motivations and external constraints as well as opportunities; and Values (V)—aligning decisions with core beliefs. This thorough approach ensures executives make choices that truly resonate with their career aspirations and core values, inspiring and motivating them to reach beyond their comfort zone and take purposeful action towards meeting their goals and achieving their aspirations. The acronym 'Love' re lects Kelsey's passion, dedication and style when helping her clients achieve signi icant breakthroughs and new ways of thinking. By challenging entrenched beliefs and asking probing questions that remove the barriers to personal and professional growth, clients achieve a new level of clarity, which often reveals unexplored alternatives and opportunities to reframe familiar choices in a new context. Furthermore, it lays a robust foundation of selfawareness and strategic acumen that continues to bene it executives long after the immediate decisionmaking process. A Framework for Personal Transformation During her 2009 ICF Executive Coach training, Kelsey had a revelation. She realized that Fortune 500 companies were paying global consulting irms millions to address the same challenge her coaching clients faced: “How do I create rapid, meaningful
and lasting change?” Today, Kelsey distinguishes herself amidst the vast landscape of over 100,000 career coaches on LinkedIn by offering access and insight into the practical tools and strategies the largest organizations in the world implement as best-in-class for achieving and sustaining organizational change and transformation, in conjunction with an “allin” approach to coaching, to serve individuals seeking change and transformation in their own lives and careers. Kelsey emphasizes that every personal transformation begins with a meticulous assessment of an individual's current satisfaction and level of ful illment across all dimensions of their life and the formulation of a clear vision for success—a principle derived from her extensive corporate background. She underscores the critical importance of having a compelling and vivid vision, highlighting that it provides purpose, intent and direction for actions and plans. Drawing parallels to corporate practices, she notes that large-scale transformations in business always entail a structured yet simple “plan on a page” which includes de ined milestones to gauge progress effectively, including early identi ication of obstacles to success and the proactive development of solutions to meet each challenge Alignment of key
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stakeholders with the vision and proactive identi ication of supporting resources are other critical success factors that Kelsey has taken from corporate change strategies and integrated into her individual transition coaching methodology. These principles—re ined through her corporate tenure—form the cornerstone of Kelsey's approach to adapting corporate-level strategies for personal transformation and career transitions. The Power of Acknowledging Emotions While much of Kelsey’s career strategy is grounded in corporate playbooks, as a mother of two young children, she has also added a unique twist to her methodologies. Drawing on the bene its of simpli ication and powerful inspiration that can be found in children's books, Kelsey often weaves their timeless and easy to understand messages into her coaching approach and leverages their straightforward strategies, which are as imaginative and insightful as they are practical. “Can't Go Over It, Can't Go Under It, Have To Go Through It," from the book ‘We're Going on a Bear Hunt.’ This is just one of the notable quotes from familiar stories she frequently uses with clients facing unplanned transitions or unanticipated change. This phrase powerfully portrays that the challenges, which are often accompanied by feelings of loss, anger and fear cannot
be avoided or bypassed; and that acceptance and new opportunities come faster when setbacks are faced head-on. Kelsey emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and processing these emotions as an integral part of authentically navigating dif icult experiences and fostering resilience and growth. Through her coaching, clients come to understand that setbacks offer opportunities not only to overcome the obstacle in front of them today but are also ‘set-ups’ for new opportunities and incredible personal transformation that are only revealed and made possible by the valuable insights, knowledge and inspiration acquired during the dif icult process. She expresses that although circumstances may be beyond one's control, individuals have the power to choose their responses and can learn how to emerge from challenges stronger and more resilient. Perspectives for Achieving Ambitious Visions One of Kelsey's greatest joys as a coach is guiding clients towards the transformative realization that they can cultivate a life encompassing both personal ful illment and professional success. She shares, “It's not a matter of choosing between the two but rather of devising a strategy that enhances both aspects harmoniously.” For Kelsey, coaching entails empowering clients to fundamentally shift their
perspective on what's achievable and then assisting them in actualizing their most ambitious visions—both personally and professionally. Her ultimate objective is for clients to not only embrace but also surpass their initial ambitions, creating careers, lives and relationships of their design and desire. While this may sound like a cliché , Kelsey's clients attest to experiencing abundance across almost every dimension of their lives. Many express a wish that they had discovered this potential earlier, underscoring the profound impact of her coaching approach. Signi icance of ICF Certi ication in Coaching Hiring a coach with an ICF certi ication holds signi icant importance for anyone seeking coaching services. For Kelsey, attaining the ICF Professional Coaching Certi ication credential—which includes over 350 hours of rigorous training and a minimum of 100 veri ied coaching hours—transcended mere academic and practical requirements. It was a personal journey that underscored the profound impact of coaching through irst-hand experience. Having navigated her own transformative experiences like those she now guides clients through, Kelsey embodies not only the role of a coach but also serves as a living testament to the ef icacy of the coaching process.
Empowering Courageous Individuals Kelsey's primary goal is to empower courageous individuals to craft exceptional careers and lives through personalized one-on-one coaching. In addition to individual coaching, she offers several group coaching programs for those seeking to achieve professional breakthroughs through high-impact career coaching in a group setting. Excitement abounds as Kelsey announces the upcoming release of her debut book, “LaidOff.LifeOn! A Journey of transformation and growth.” Additionally, she eagerly anticipates sharing powerful insights and inspiration through her "TUV LOVE Transformation" talk at upcoming conferences and speaking events. Above all, Kelsey aims to be a living testament to the potential within everyone to surpass their initial ambitions, creating ful illing careers, lives and relationships of their design and desire. Which for her includes embracing a life illed with service, sharing adventures with her husband and children, reclaiming her position on the USTA tennis ranking list, and indulging in a lifelong passion for understanding and positively in luencing human behavior. To learn more and register for upcoming group coaching sessions, stay updated on the book's release, or inquire about one-on-one coaching services, you can visit Kelsey’s website. THE
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s workplaces become increasingly complex and expectations of professionals continue to rise, one enormous shift is quietly taking over the approach of career development. Rather than rank and tenure, famous symbols of success no longer suf ice; rather, professionals and organizations start to value growth that combines both personal and professional ful illment. Strategic talent management through coaching is at the heart of this shift, aiming not only to develop skills but also to foster a sense of purpose and direction. When organizations provide access to structured coaching, they are creating environments that encourage employees to rede ine success for themselves, aligning their roles with their strengths, values and long-term goals. Coaching fosters this development by nurturing individualized approaches tailored to each employee's aspirations and competencies. For the organization, it offers a pathway to better retain and develop talent by engaging employees at a deeper level. In addition, strategic talent management integrates career guidance as a central function, enabling professionals to continually advance their abilities while meeting organizational objectives. By guiding employees to set personalized goals and identify their potential,
coaching becomes an empowering tool that bridges individual aspirations with company priorities, ultimately enriching both the employee's career trajectory and organizational growth. Empowering Talent through Individualized Coaching Personalized Development for Growth Effective career development now goes beyond the mechanics of skill acquisition and task ful illment. Through personalized coaching, employees receive mentorship that allows them to identify unique strengths and opportunities for growth. Coaches work closely to understand the individual's core motivators, exploring speci ic goals that align with both personal aspirations and the organization's mission. This creates a structured path for meaningful career progression where success is measured by the individual's growth, satisfaction and contributions, rather than just traditional promotions. Strategic Talent Management Enhancing Retention and Performance Organizations that integrate coaching as part of their strategic talent management are often better equipped to retain talent and boost performance. By investing in coaching, a business emphasizes the journey for every individual employee,
which leads to lower turnover rates and a greater feeling of belonging. Therefore, strategic talent management, along with coaching, puts together a culture that is proactive and outcomes-oriented, where people at all organizational levels feel valued and motivated towards common goals. In summary, it directs toward an even more coherent workforce. Coaching as a Bridge Between Individual and Organizational Success Alignment of Goals for Mutual Success Coaching does not only bene it the employee but also enhances organizational synergy. When individual career paths are aligned with organizational objectives, both parties achieve a more profound and impactful success. Coaches help employees see how their unique skill set contributes to larger goals, fostering a sense of responsibility and pride in their roles. By aligning personal growth with organizational needs, coaching helps each employee contribute their best in ways that align with broader company goals.
embarking on new missions. The effectiveness and agility of the team increase with the degree of adaptability; thus it plays a crucial role in a dynamic business environment. Closing Remarks Through coaching, strategic talent management rede ines career development away from the traditional measurement of metrics toward more ful illing, growth-centered models. Professionals who receive coaching and derive insight begin to see success both in personal achievements and in organizational success. This implies that going forward, in integrated approaches we will increasingly have empowered individuals and companies, which will mean that the career journey will be more meaningful and will bring out stronger organizational cultures.
Fostering Adaptive and Agile Teams Implementation of coaching also creates adaptive, agile teams, which is another positive impact. Indeed, employees with improved self-awareness and resilience can better withstand changes in the responsibilities they have to undertake or when
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eadership, the ability to inspire teams towards shared goals, is now more essential than ever in today’s advancing world. Leadership Development stands at the forefront of career and executive coaching, offering meticulously designed services that empower professionals throughout every stage of their journey. Whether it's guiding midcareer individuals seeking deeper ful illment, supporting career changers on their new paths, or helping emerging leaders re ine their distinctive styles, expert coaches deliver personalized guidance to address a diverse range of needs. One notable expert in this ield is Shawna Martin, the CEO and Founder of Seedling Coach. With a distinguished background as a global technology leader, Shawna has earned a reputation for her exceptional ability to guide and develop successful teams and mid-level leaders. Her passion for coaching, consulting and facilitation is deeply rooted
in her extensive experience, where she has consistently driven excellence and innovation across various sectors. Shawna’s expertise extends to senior leaders and executives, offering strategic coaching that enhances decision-making, fosters innovation and navigates the complexities of high-level leadership. Her diverse skill set, which includes managing corporate budgets exceeding $200 million and holding a Certi ied Personal Finance Counselor (CPFC) certi ication, equips her to provide comprehensive coaching services that address both career and inancial goals. Empowering Professional Growth Under Shawna’s leadership, Seedling Coach has cultivated a sustainable and empowering approach to career and inancial coaching. She is dedicated to helping clients elevate their professional journeys through personalized 1:1 support, team facilitation
and consulting in corporate settings. Her work is particularly impactful for professionals in tech, data, project management, and commercial real estate, where she consistently inspires innovative approaches, broader perspectives and advanced pro iciency. Techniques for Deep Listening in Coaching Shawna pursued leadership and career coaching after more than 20 years as a global technology leader, during which she discovered her passion for guiding and developing successful teams and leaders. Her journey is marked by navigating career transitions and overcoming challenges. She has profoundly shaped her coaching philosophy with her experience which centers on personalized, client-centric support. She emphasizes deep listening and works to expand her clients' visions, helping them to see broader perspectives and uncover innovative possibilities. Her
approach fosters sustainable growth and focuses on creating actionable plans that are tailored to everyone’s unique needs and goals. This ensures meaningful professional development and enhanced leadership capabilities, empowering clients to achieve their fullest potential in their careers. Navigating the Tech Industry: A Leader's Perspective Shawna integrates her personal experiences into her coaching. Throughout her career, she faced challenges such as imposter syndrome, toxic workplaces, burnout, and being underpaid, in addition to navigating career transitions and leading diverse, global teams. These experiences enable her to empathize deeply with her clients and provide practical, real-world advice. By understanding these challenges irsthand, Shawna creates tailored, actionable plans that address each client’s unique needs. She shares her
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journey of overcoming these obstacles to help clients navigate their career paths with con idence, fostering sustainable growth and enhanced leadership capabilities. Her ability to relate to her client's struggles and successes makes her coaching approach both impactful and transformative. The Art of Personalized Coaching in Diverse Industries Shawna tailors her coaching strategies by irst understanding each client's unique challenges, goals and industry speci ics.
While she has deep experience in technology and commercial real estate, she works with professionals across various industries. She draws on similarities and common experiences in corporate environments such as leadership development, career transitions and team dynamics to provide relevant and impactful coaching. Through deep listening and the creation of personalized, actionable plans, Shawna ensures that her coaching is both relevant and effective. Her lexibility allows her to support professionals across diverse industries, fostering their growth and success. This approach enables Shawna to address the speci ic needs of each client, helping them achieve their professional objectives with con idence.
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The Role of Empathy in Career Coaching Success A successful career coach must possess authenticity and deep listening skills to truly understand and connect with clients. A personalized approach is essential, as it allows the coach to tailor strategies to everyone’s unique requirements. Empathy is crucial in enabling the coach to relate to the client's experiences and challenges, while the use of encouraging and empowering language helps build clients' con idence and motivation. Maintaining a nonjudgmental attitude is key to ensuring a safe space where clients can share openly and honestly.
When combined, these qualities foster meaningful growth and professional development enabling clients to achieve their fullest potential in their careers. Balancing Immediate Needs with Long-term Goals Shawna approaches setting and achieving career goals with clients by starting with pre-assessments to establish a baseline and post-assessments to measure progress. At the beginning of each session, she reviews goals and topics, adjusting the focus based on the client's immediate needs while ensuring progress on longterm growth objectives.
This balance between actionable areas of focus and overarching development helps clients achieve sustained growth and build con idence over time. Regular check-ins and tailored adjustments keep the coaching aligned with the client's changing goals, ensuring that the support remains relevant and impactful throughout the coaching journey. Sustained Growth through Effective Coaching Strategies To build trust and rapport with her clients, Shawna begins by gaining a comprehensive understanding of their career, personal and inancial goals, ensuring a
holistic view of their aspirations. She maintains authenticity and employs deep listening to create a safe space for open dialogue. By using encouraging and empowering language, Shawna supports her clients' visions and motivates their progress. This thorough approach ensures alignment with clients' broader life goals and strengthens the coaching relationship, fostering a supportive environment where meaningful growth can occur. Unlocking Career Success with Mentorship Strategies Mentorship is a vital
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component of Shawna’s coaching practice. She strongly encourages all clients to seek out both a mentor and an advocate. Shawna works with clients on strategies for approaching potential mentors and advocates, guiding and building these essential relationships. Mentorship offers valuable guidance, support and insights while advocacy assists clients in navigating organizational dynamics and advancing their careers. By integrating mentorship into her coaching, Shawna ensures that clients gain additional perspectives and resources, enhancing their ability to achieve their goals more effectively. Understanding the Financial Aspects of Career Coaching Common misconceptions about career coaching often include concerns regarding cost and affordability, as well as unease about requesting company funding for coaching. Shawna addresses these concerns by collaborating with clients to tailor affordable coaching options based on their level and experience. She highlights that many companies have budgets allocated for training and professional development, particularly for senior managers and leaders. Shawna emphasizes that investing in coaching not only supports clients' goals but also represents a valuable commitment to their personal and professional growth.
Many of her clients experience promotions, negotiate higher pay, ind greater ful illment in their careers, and gain enhanced clarity on their goals. This investment can yield signi icant long-term bene its, making it a worthwhile consideration for career advancement and development. Transforming Individual Growth into Team Success Looking ahead, Shawna’s goals for her career coaching practice include continuing to support clients in their individual growth while expanding her services to place greater emphasis on team dynamics. She plans to work with teams to enhance communication, collaboration and the overall culture, aiming to achieve better outcomes through these improvements. By leveraging her expertise and developing targeted programs, Shawna aims to foster cohesive and high-performing teams. Achieving these goals will involve ongoing learning, incorporating client feedback and adapting strategies to meet evolving requirements. This forward-looking approach ensures that Shawna's practice remains responsive to the changing demands of both individual clients and organizational teams.
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n modern workforce development, strategic coaching has shown to be a transformational approach, as individuals grow through career lines to become resilient, adaptable, and better equipped to advance organizational interests. Strategic coaching helps integrate the growth pathways of individuals with those of an organization, enabling companies to develop a proactive, engaged, and future-ready workforce that focuses not only on developing skills but also on linking up personal growth pathways to organizational objectives.
1. Personalized Career Pathways Creating customized career development plans-that is the strategic focus of coaching. Gone are the days when the traditional onesize its-all is used. It is through personalized coaching sessions that employees are actually clarifying their strengths, areas of improvement, and what they aspire to do in their careers. The International Coaching Federation demonstrates that employees to whom coaching is offered tend to have a higher job satisfaction and engagement because it
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provides them with a sense of purpose and direction within their functions. This aligns with the prominent trend of skill-based career paths, whose job roles are not ixed but luid enough to be altered with business challenges. Google and PwC have ushered in the trend by starting such an approach which promotes lexibility amongst workers as the same infuses internal mentoring which enables them to be versed with situations. Diversity of skills along with cross-functional role implementation makes employees versatile and adaptable for other work streams too within an organization. 2. Leadership and Soft Skills Development Strategic coaching also allows for the imperative development of leadership and soft skills, which are hardly within the reach of most effective training. It builds upon emotional intelligence and communication and resilience. These are basically the essentials for leaders today. In fact, according to the LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report, 91% of talent professionals consider soft skills a top priority in workforce development because they heavily affect employee engagement and workplace culture. Incorporation of strategic coaching in a company's leadership program is adopted by companies like IBM and Deloitte. The interpersonal issues and emotional intelligence of
the leader guide the employee to lead with emotional intelligence and facilitate the work environment, thus improving teamwork performance . 3. Building Resilience and Agility Agility and resilience are key competencies to deal with signi icant challenges, navigate change, and recover from setbacks by learning. Continuous change and digital transformation require the same. McKinsey research suggests that resilience is an important part of workforce development, more than ever now that automation changes business priorities. Programs at Microsoft and Unilever include resiliency training to help employees understand how to manage stress and embrace change, but many embrace a growth mindset. 4. Improving DEI Organizations use strategic coaching to enhance the diversity, equity, and inclusion of workforces through a culture of support. Coaches trained in inclusive practice collaborate with people to better handle speci ic challenges that underrepresented groups experience in their work lives, empowering employees to express opinions about business and career advancement opportunities with greater con idence. Deloitte has fully integrated DEI coaching as a component of its workforce strategy, thereby promoting
inclusive leadership development and mentorship for underrepresented employees. All these contribute to a more equitable workplace by fostering a culture where people appreciate and honor diverse perspectives. 5. Culture of Lifelong Learning In the new digital economy, strategic coaching also critically plays a role in upskilling and reskilling of employees. In this very fastchanging world of technologies, employees will forever need to acquire new skills to remain relevant. It is through ongoing encouragement for lifelong learning behaviors that technical skills are built and that employees are made comfortable with new digital tools. Accenture for example delivers digital competence and lifelong learning through its coaching services for the equipping of clients with the knowledge of such emerging themes as AI and data analytics. This will see to it that the workers are more con ident using new technologies, and this will keep them competitive in the workforce.
development, resilience building, and positive strides in DEI. As the organizations continue to develop this tool for development, they are not only contributing to the holistic growth of employees but also creating developmental changes in the organizational culture and equipping its teams to be responsive to the plight of future challenges. THE
Conclusion This means strategic coaching is reforming workforce development by aligning a person's growth with the organization's aims. Strategic coaching provides a dynamic way of career development by creating personal career paths, soft skills
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uman beings have a longer childhood and adolescence period rather than other primates (Mammals) which is essential for the growth and maturation of the complex human brain. During the irst two and a half decades of life, the human brain is in a constant state of development and learning. This prolonged developmental period of humans is thought to facilitate the learning processes required for the growth and maturation of the complex human brain. Experience-dependent neuroplasticity is the fundamental process that directs the shaping of the brain through formal and informal learning.
This type of neuroplasticity generates adaptive structural and functional changes in brain networks that result in long-term and accessible knowledge. Given that experience-dependent neuroplasticity is at full force during school years, it presents a signi icant educational opportunity. Neuroeducation Neuroeducation is an interdisciplinary ield that combines education, neuroscience, and psychology to understand how the brain processes information and how it impacts learning. Educators can use this knowledge to develop teaching methods that are tailored to the needs of different learners.
Key concepts studied include working memory, planning, organization, and attention development. By understanding how these concepts develop over time and through neuroplasticity, educators can improve learning outcomes and help students reach their full potential. Neuroplasticity And Educational Practices Neuroscience can help us design educational practices that support the natural learning mechanisms of the brain. This is achieved by focusing on concepts such as mindset, motivation, decision-making, and attention. By teaching students and educators about the brain, we can create brain-friendly
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educational programs that are more engaging, effective, and rewarding. This understanding can encourage students to take more responsibility for their learning. Understanding the Brain's Role in Education Throughout the various stages of life, the human brain undergoes remarkable developmental changes. These changes, provide valuable insights into age-appropriate teaching methodologies and curriculum designs. From the initial stages of early childhood to the complex stages of adolescence, students can tailor their brains to align with the evolving intellectual capacities. By understanding the speci ic intellectual milestones at each developmental stage, educators can construct information in a way that ensures ideal perception. Research on the brain in education is gaining attention. It explores how emotions, motivation, and cognitive processes affect learning. By understanding how the brain responds to teaching methods, educators can develop effective strategies. The research also sheds light on how exercise, nutrition, and sleep affect learning outcomes. Ongoing research can improve our understanding of the brain's role and provide better support for all learning styles. Teaching in brainfriendly ways aligns with how the human brain learns. This approach mixes cognitive, emotional,
intellectual, theoretical, analytical, logical, and social aspects to support learning. Ensuring physical health, cognitive challenge, and emotional safety creates an enriched environment that supports neuroplasticity and learning. Assessing learning progress rather than the inal product encourages meaningful learning that carries on beyond exams. To promote this, teachers should design learning experiences that encourage experimental and explorative approaches, risk-taking, and mistakemaking without negative consequences. Assessments throughout the learning process, using multiple sample points and low-risk tasks, provide information on learning curves and personalized feedback. These methods promote psychological safety and align with evidence-based practices of building long-term knowledge by spacing out learning, practicing retrieval, and applying knowledge in different contexts. The Science Of Learning The Science of Learning is a fascinating ield of study that seeks to understand how we learn and retain information. Scientists from various disciplines, including neuroscience, psychology, and education, work together to uncover the underlying mechanisms of learning and memory. Their research helps us to discover new and effective ways of learning, which can bene it students of all ages and backgrounds.
By understanding the science of learning, we can improve our ability to learn, remember, and apply knowledge to real-world situations. Emotions And Cognition Neuroeducation acknowledges the closely linked relationship between emotions and cognition. Emotional states have an impact on the outcomes of learning, and educators can use this knowledge to create a supportive and positive emotional environment that improves memory retention, motivation, and overall academic performance. By integrating content that is emotionally engaging and incorporating elements of curiosity and surprise, educators can trigger the release of neurotransmitters, thus contributing to a more enriched learning experience. Learning And Adaptation To survive and thrive in dynamic environments, learning and adaptation are essential. The brain is a learning machine, producing behaviors that promote survival. Education enhances and directs learning and is highly dependent on experiences. The brain's reward system reinforces effortful behaviors crucial for survival, activating the dopamine. Intrinsic motivation is driven by the need to experience competence, selfdetermination, and relatedness. These components are based on the human inclination to be valued and validated by the
self and others. However, the human brain's reward system in the 21st century is facing an evolutionary mismatch, leading to challenges for modern education systems. Educators need to understand the human brain's reward system and its evolutionary history to develop education systems that balance between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to promote effective learning outcomes. Conclusion The ield of education has always been an area of interest for researchers and educators alike. In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in understanding the role of the brain in the learning process. The science of learning is a multidisciplinary ield that draws on research from psychology, neuroscience, and education. It seeks to understand how people learn and how this knowledge can be applied to improve educational outcomes. In conclusion, the science of learning and neuroeducation are exciting and rapidly developing ields that have the potential to revolutionize education. By bringing together insights from neuroscience, psychology, and education, researchers are making important strides toward understanding how the brain learns and how we can use this knowledge to improve educational outcomes for all learners.
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October October 2024 2024
