201 - Executive Coaching and Collaboration with Karen Thrall, Business Consultant

Mark shares a recent Me & Dr. Joe featuring Karen Thrall, an executive coach and business consultant. They explore Karen's journey into executive coaching, the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, and the need for leaders to express their vulnerabilities. The conversation delves into conflict resolution strategies, the I-M Approach, and how small changes can lead to significant impacts in leadership dynamics.

Learn more about Karen's work on her website!

This episode was originally heard on Me & Dr. Joe

Takeaways

• Karen Thrall emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space for leaders to express their thoughts and feelings.
• Executive coaching involves helping leaders think out loud to make better decisions.
• Vulnerability is a crucial aspect of effective leadership and can be a superpower.
• Understanding emotional awareness can help manage feelings like anger in the workplace.
• Conflict resolution can be approached differently by 'nows' who address issues immediately and 'laters' who need time to process.
• The I-M Approach highlights that small changes can lead to big effects in personal and professional growth.
• Influence in leadership is about how one affects others while maintaining self-awareness.
• Emotional intelligence is a balance of self-regulation and empathy towards others.
• Leaders often feel the need to hold their cards close due to the risks of betrayal and misunderstanding.
• Finding one's voice and being able to express it is essential for effective communication in leadership.

Chapters

• 01:25 Meet Karen Thrall: Executive Coach and Consultant
• 02:16 Karen's Journey into Executive Coaching
• 04:37 Understanding Executive Leadership
• 09:50 Creating a Space for Leaders
• 12:10 The Power of Emotional Awareness
• 18:13 Conflict Resolution: Now vs. Later
• 24:49 The I-M Approach in Leadership
• 30:01 Influence and Vulnerability in Leadership

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Unleashing the Power of Respect: The I-M Approach by Joseph Shrand, MD

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