In this podcast episode of Deep Work Out Loud, host Julie Harris Oliver sits down with executive and leadership coach Abbie Young. They explore how leaders can incorporate coaching skills into the workplace, particularly how to know when to coach versus when to be directive. Abbie shares insights from her extensive experience working with high-performing individuals and teams across various industries. They discuss the importance of psychological safety, growth mindset, and the challenges of combining coaching with directive leadership. Abbie also touches on her journey from athletic coaching to executive coaching, the impact of COVID-19 on her career path, and offers practical advice for cultivating a coaching culture in the workplace.

00:00 Introduction to Deep Work Out Loud

00:31 Meet Abbie Young: Executive and Leadership Coach

01:28 Abbie's Journey to Coaching

03:28 Integrating Coaching into Leadership

07:12 Creating a Coaching Culture

09:38 Psychological Safety in the Workplace

17:18 Blending Coaching and Traditional Leadership

21:53 The Importance of Self-Regulation in Leadership

22:33 In-Person vs. Remote Coaching

23:12 The Value of Spontaneous In-Person Interactions

24:28 Challenges and Benefits of Virtual Coaching

26:24 The Urgency of Coaching in Today's Workplace

28:10 Personal Experiences with Different Leadership Styles

28:58 The Role of Intention and Consciousness in Leadership

30:33 Balancing Coaching and Directiveness

35:00 Adapting Coaching to Different Demographics

36:25 Conclusion and Contact Information

Find Abbie at https://www.agylcc.com/

In this episode of Deep Work Out Loud, host Julie Harris Oliver is joined by professional coach Erin Winkler-McCue to delve into the importance of experimentation in driving sustainable change in leadership. They discuss Erin's journey to becoming a coach, her strategies for unlocking leadership potential, and how experimenting with new approaches can lead to significant growth and development. Through a conversational lens, the episode explores actionable steps for leaders looking to make impactful changes and offers valuable insights on running successful experiments in professional and personal settings.

00:00 Introduction to Deep Work Out Loud

00:32 Meet Erin Winkler-McCue

01:31 Erin's Journey to Coaching

02:50 The Power of Experimentation

05:13 Real-Life Examples of Experimentation

13:56 Implementing Experiments in Leadership

17:30 Overcoming Self-Doubt in Career Progression

18:08 Crafting Your Own Role

18:47 Testing the Waters in New Roles

20:33 The Importance of Experimentation

22:18 Coaching Strategies and Client Interactions

27:14 Navigating Vulnerability and Boundaries

31:49 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

To find Erin: https://erinwinklermccue.com/

Navigating Emotional Baggage in Professional Life

In this episode of 'Deep Work Out Loud,' host Julie Harris Oliver sits down with Dr. Mike Shea, an executive coach specializing in transition and transformation work. They delve into the profound impact of personal relationships, particularly parental relationships, on professional interactions. Dr. Shea shares his journey from being a critical care physician to becoming a coach, driven by his experiences and desire for meaningful connections.

A pivotal part of the conversation is Dr. Shea's story of his estranged relationship with his father and the emotional and professional lessons learned from it. The discussion emphasizes the importance of emotional self-awareness, self-regulation, and the impact of such skills on effective leadership. It also highlights the significance of making sincere requests and the power of human kindness.

Tune in to gain insights on how to manage emotional triggers and cultivate healthier professional environments.

00:00 Introduction to Deep Work Out Loud

00:37 Meet Dr. Mike Shea 01:05 Mike's Journey to Coaching

02:36 Exploring Parental Relationships and Work

03:10 Impact of Parental Estrangement

09:31 Therapy and Self-Awareness

13:37 Emotional Self-Management at Work

17:18 Urgent Trip to See Estranged Father

19:19 A Moment of Grace

20:09 Rushing Through TSA

20:45 The Kindness of Strangers

21:43 Making It to the Flight

23:31 Final Moments with Dad

24:47 Lessons in Self-Regulation

26:27 Impact of Vulnerability

28:12 Generational Differences in the Workplace

32:28 Conclusion and Contact Information

To find Mike: MJSHEA71@gmail.com

Welcome to Deep Work: Out Loud, The thinking that fuels our life, our work, and our leadership. I'm Julie Harris Oliver. This is the podcast where I sit with another professional coach and we do some work around a single concept, piece of inspiration, a topic we've seen come up in coaching. If we're very lucky, while talking about it, we might demonstrate what coaching might look and feel like. But we'll see how this goes. It's all an experiment. With any luck, you will leave with something you can apply and use in your work or your life or both.