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Sound issue until 3 min mark-Where is the best place for a university Dean to coach and mentor? The coffee shop! Today's conversation is around mentoring and coaching in academia. Our guest, Dr. Spears connects with professors and students to help bring them more fully into their calling.Dr. Ulf Spears has worked for more than 25 years in the fields of education, nonprofit, business and leadership development globally. He serves as the president and senior consultant of Strategic Leadership International, a global organization that provides leadership training to leaders and organizations through consulting, coaching, training and mentoring. He is an expert speaker and dynamic educator providing practical, academic and spiritual perspectives that address issues affecting human, social, business and spiritual development globally. Dr. Spears has a passion for empowering leaders and organizations globally to be innovative, creative and proactive industry pacesetters.

Tune into Part II as Dr. Whelan speaks with Mentoring and Coaching pioneer, Professor David Clutterbuck. Learn the differences between Coach Mentoring and Coach Supervision, and the bigger conversation that needs to be had around linking the worlds together for cultural coaching fit. Visit David's website: @clutterbuck-cmi.comProfessor David Clutterbuck is one of the pioneers and foremost global authorities in Coaching and Mentoring. He introduced supported mentoring to Europe in early 1980s and also 360-degree feedback, which he discovered in Russia whilst traveling the globe reporting on good practice in management. An author of 75 books on coaching, mentoring, leadership and management, he also co-founded the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (he is now Special Ambassador for the EMCC) in addition to being Visiting professor at several universities. Find out more about Clutterbuck-Coaching & Mentoring International here and visit the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC Global). David's newest book, Coaching & Mentoring can be found on Amazon.

What if everything we knew about coach education was wrong? Tune in to hear Professor David Clutterbuck talk about his cultural curiosities, learnings, and new ventures. In Part I of this two part series, David speaks about our internal and external world, reflective practice, and why 70% of coaches cannot hold a coaching conversation. Prof. Clutterbuck ends part one talking about mentoring vs supervision which we pick up in part 2 along with co-coaching and so much more!Visit David's website @ https://clutterbuck-cmi.com/

Today we visit an earlier podcast from the vault.

Tune in to Part 2 of Ask Anything with Dr. Anthony Perdue, Dr. Kelly Whelan, and Dr. Diane M. Wiater as they discuss the Belem Leaders We're Still Curious Discovery Survey results on leader confidence in competence, psychological safety, leaders and overwhelm, communication, psychological safety, a strengths culture, leadership coach and consultant for developing high performance orgs.

Our latest Ask Anything episode with Drs. Perdue, Whelan, and Wiater discusses relevant topics for coaches, leaders, teams, and orgs. This 2 Part series of  Ask Anything shares information on: Appointment lengths, client-coach readiness, contracting, customized collaboration (slack etc). CliftonStrengths, wellbeing, fitness of a coach (skill, certification technology, leveraging talents and strengths), leaders needs. Belem Leaders We're Still Curious Discovery Survey results.

Dr. Jeff Doolittle talks about his new book, Life Changing Leadership Habits. Dr. Jeff Doolittle has helped business owners and executives of small businesses to global Fortune 50 companies, and his work is taught in university classrooms. He is the founder of Organizational Talent Consulting, a premier executive coaching and business consulting firm for leaders and organizations. Jeff is the author of Life Changing Leadership Habits: An Everyday Guide for Creating Good Leadership Habits, Breaking Bad Ones, and Achieving Success and Significance. You can read Dr. Doolittle's current articles on his blog Organizational Espresso. Visit https://www.organizationaltalent.com to learn more.*This episode was originally published in the 2023 WINTER edition of @christiancoachingmag.com 

Rev. Laura Wade joins Dr. Kelly Whelan to discuss her almost 50-year journey from being the 1st alter girl in the Rochester, NY Diocese, to school counselor and pastoring two churches. In the natural, Laura could not see how Seminary could even fit into her life, but all things are possible with God. After a 34-year career in education, Reverend Laura Wade is now walking fully in her calling as she leads through empowering others. *This episode was originally published in the 2023 WINTER edition of @christiancoachingmag.com 

Is your workplace ready for Gen Z? Tune into Dr. Shivers-Cole to learn how you can prepare your organization for this upcoming generation of leaders and followers. Dr. Carmellia Shivers-Cole is a character and leadership consulting coach and keynote speaker who speaks at schools, universities, businesses, and athletic programs. Her passion is to motivate and empower organizations, educators, and individuals to be their best. She educates emerging Generation Z talent, educators, leaders, and organizations on the challenges and opportunities of the future multi-generational workforce. Her insights, ideas, and strategies with leading Generation Z is a catalyst for global talent that will truly change the world. Connect with Dr. Shivers-Cole @ carmellia@psacoaching.org or visit her website psacoaching.org*This episode was originally published in the 2023 WINTER edition of @christiancoachingmag.com 

Are you ready to confidently "Step Up and In" to 2023? Since 2020, Belem Leaders has been asking leaders and teams through the We're Still Curious survey what they do well and what they still need to be confident and successful in their roles. Tune in as Dr. Whelan, and Dr. Wiater discuss [some of] what leaders told us from the 2022 survey and why the Confident Leader Symposium on January 24-26, 2023, can bridge the gap. Join us online for 19 sessions to include 9 presentations, 4 workshops, 2 panel discussions, and 4 Moderated Power Sessions with leaders from the US and South Africa!  https://belemleaders.org/symposium

What do coaches talk about when they decide to have an off the cuff conversation? Tune in to hear Dr. Kelly Whelan and her guest, BelemLeaders coach, Annette Bechtold talk about the new workplace "box," engagement, Gallups findings on the state of the workplace of overwhelm, anger, sadness,  leaders need to hit the pause button, how to say no, and so much more!

Tune in to hear Nirupa Netram of Lotus Solutions speak on one of today's hot topics, diversity, equity, and inclusion. How are you intentionally building a divers Board or teams? Nirupa gives practical applications to get you started!You can learn more about Nirupa Netram and Lotus Solutions on LinkedIn or visit her website: https://lotussolutions.biz

How important are listening skills to your leadership? Tune in to hear me and Diane M. Wiater, PhD share our thoughts around this important leader competency. Ready to activate your next level leadership? Join us for COACHING SKILLS FOR LEADERS beginning April 15th!REGISTER here -> belemleaders.org/activate 

Are you financially fit or overwhelmed by your current financial status? What’s the difference between Retail Therapy and being a Shopaholic? Tune in to hear financial literacy expert, Dr. Karen Totten White talk about her new book, The Money Cycle. This book is for everyone regardless of where you land with your financial fitness. Dr. Karen reminds “It’s not how much you make, it’s how you manage what you have.”Learn how organizations can help their employees with simple implementations, what it means to be financially fit, how to prepare for loss of income, loss of a loved one, best practices and more! Connect with Dr. Karen Totten White @ www.emergenewunlimited.com or email @ karen@emergenewunlimited.comLearn more about Dr. Whelan and her team @ belemleaders.org or find her on social media @belemleaders. Dr. Whelan's book, Leadership Excellence By Design Strategies for Sustainability & Strength can be purchased on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Excellence-Design-Strategies-Sustainability/dp/0692047158/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=kelly+whelan&qid=1587293238&sr=8-1 Like what you hear? Follow/Subscribe/Like/Share/Rate and leave a Review for Conversations For Leaders & Teams on your favorite listening platform!

How are you equipping and empowering yourself and others to lead? Dr. Alicia Granholm, leadership and church consultant asserts "effective leaders know how to share their power, not merely loan it. The more power others have, the more we collectively have." Alicia shares what it takes to empower and equip your people, the top reasons people leave their jobs, breaking the glass ceiling, and more on CONVERSATIONS For Leaders & Teams.Connect with Dr. Granholm @ aliciagranholm.com and on social media @ Dr. Alicia Granholm and @aliciagranholm Learn more about Dr. Whelan and her team @ belemleaders.org or find her on social media @belemleaders. Dr. Whelan's book, Leadership Excellence By Design Strategies for Sustainability & Strength can be purchased on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Excellence-Design-Strategies-Sustainability/dp/0692047158/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=kelly+whelan&qid=1587293238&sr=8-1 Like what you hear? Follow/Subscribe/Like/Share/Rate and leave a Review for Conversations For Leaders & Teams on your favorite listening platform!

Tune in to hear Mr. Gary Payne speak about his CEO journey, the importance of the Environmental, Social, and Governance movement, and how executive leader and team coaching assists in creating valuable impact for 21st century CEO's and their stakeholders.Connect with Gary on LinkedIn and check out his recent articles:8 Things Every First Time  [and longtime] CEO's ShouldTo Hear and Leveraging Emotional Intelligence Skills in Difficult TimesLearn more about Dr. Whelan and her team @ belemleaders.org or find her on social media @belemleaders. Dr. Whelan's book, Leadership Excellence By Design Strategies for Sustainability & Strength can be purchased on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Excellence-Design-Strategies-Sustainability/dp/0692047158/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=kelly+whelan&qid=1587293238&sr=8-1 Like what you hear? Follow/Subscribe/Like/Share/Rate and leave a Review for Conversations For Leaders & Teams on your favorite listening platform!

A young impressionable 14 year old girl from the Caribbean arrived  to the United States and found the beauty of the American Dream.  Sylvia Dorisme has blazed a trail from being the first college graduate in her family to founding an affordable, community focused, healthcare entry career school, Zeal Technical Institute in 2009.Tune in to CONVERSATIONS and hear how family, faith, and a better future has led this leader on the path to serving her community in the field of technical education and beyond. Zeal Technical Institute offers several programs to get their students working in one year! Zeal is meeting the needs in behavioral health by providing the only Mental Health Technician program in Southwest Florida. Connect with Zeal Technical Institute here ->https://www.zealtechnicalinstitute.comLearn more about Dr. Whelan and her team @ belemleaders.org or find her on social media @belemleaders. Dr. Whelan's book, Leadership Excellence By Design Strategies for Sustainability & Strength can be purchased on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Excellence-Design-Strategies-Sustainability/dp/0692047158/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=kelly+whelan&qid=1587293238&sr=8-1 Like what you hear? Follow/Subscribe/Like/Share/Rate and leave a Review for Conversations For Leaders & Teams on your favorite listening platform!

Do you confuse honor with respect? Is all shame bad? How are you "seeing" your people? Do you create an environment of safe spaces? Tune in to this episode of CONVERSATIONS and learn how you can develop a culture of honor in your workplace with teacher, preacher, and speaker, Dr. Dana Cavallaro.Connect with Dana here->  danacavallaro@gmail.comLearn more about Dr. Whelan and her team @ belemleaders.org or find her on social media @belemleaders. Dr. Whelan's book, Leadership Excellence By Design Strategies for Sustainability & Strength can be purchased on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Excellence-Design-Strategies-Sustainability/dp/0692047158/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=kelly+whelan&qid=1587293238&sr=8-1 Like what you hear? Follow/Subscribe/Like/Share/Rate and leave a Review for Conversations For Leaders & Teams on your favorite listening platform!

Tune in to hear Dr. Catherine Rymsha talk about her new book: The Leadership Decision: Decide to Lead Today. Dr. Rymsha discusses about the importance of decision making, her APE model, feedback, why there is no room for complacent leadership and more in this episode of CONVERSATIONS.Be sure to connect with Dr. Rymsha on LinkedIn and tell her you heard her on CONVERSATIONS For Leaders & Teams!Visit her website here--> https://www.theleadershipdecision.comLearn more about Dr. Whelan and her team @ belemleaders.org or find her on social media @belemleaders. Dr. Whelan's book, Leadership Excellence By Design Strategies for Sustainability & Strength can be purchased on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Excellence-Design-Strategies-Sustainability/dp/0692047158/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=kelly+whelan&qid=1587293238&sr=8-1 Like what you hear? Follow/Subscribe/Like/Share/Rate and leave a Review for Conversations For Leaders & Teams on your favorite listening platform!

Dr. Daryl Crosby is no stranger to leadership. For 2 decades Daryl has demonstrated being a positive role model in and out of the classroom. Dr. Crosby transitioned from a career as a music educator and into administration where he currently has the opportunity to create impact on multiple levels. As a fellow podcaster, author, and yes, DJ, Dr. Daryl Crosby has a unique platform to share his love of learning and leadership.Connect with Dr. Daryl on LinkedIn or the following platforms:Website: https://www.darylcrosby.comBook: Legacy Within: The Educator Characteristics of GreatnessSocial Media: @darylcrosLearn more about Dr. Whelan and her team @ belemleaders.org or find her on social media @belemleaders. Dr. Whelan's book, Leadership Excellence By Design Strategies for Sustainability & Strength can be purchased on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Excellence-Design-Strategies-Sustainability/dp/0692047158/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=kelly+whelan&qid=1587293238&sr=8-1 Like what you hear? Follow/Subscribe/Like/Share/Rate and leave a Review for Conversations For Leaders & Teams on your favorite listening platform!