Coaching Real Leaders

Her boss is white. Her staff are people of color. She’s been walking a tightrope between addressing her boss’s microaggressions and making her team feel safe. But so far, it’s not working. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader through this tension and toward the actions she can take to improve the situation and build a healthier culture at her organization. Further Reading: “When and How to Respond to Microaggressions” “What an Anti-Racist Business Strategy Looks Like” “Race at Work podcast” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Her out-of-the-box approach to solving business problems has made her successful in her current role – and she surpassed all her performance goals, despite the challenges of leading during a pandemic. But she’s been passed over for a promotion that would put her on track to the C-suite. Host Muriel Wilkins talks this leader through how she can reposition herself for a top leadership role at her company and what steps she can take to get there. Further Reading: “Why You Didn’t Get That Promotion“ “How to Ask for a Promotion“ “How to Get on the Short List for the C-Suite“ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New from the HBR Presents podcast network: a show that takes you inside real-life coaching sessions with leaders working to overcome professional challenges. We all want to get to the next level of our career, but so many of us get stuck. Host and longtime executive coach Muriel Wilkins has helped successful professionals – from team leaders to CEOs – get unstuck and grow as leaders. That work is often done behind closed doors, but this show opens that door to everyone. Listen in on coaching sessions with real leaders from all walks of life, as they work out the challenges they face at work. Join us this season, and gain new insights and practical guidance to take your own career to the next level. Are you a manager or senior leader facing a professional challenge? Apply to be on Coaching Real Leaders!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.