Professional Development

Professional Development

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8mins
“The purpose of a coach is to not be the one to set the goals, but instead to say, "Here are the kinds of goals we can work our way through.””
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Members
To enhance professional fulfillment, Liz Wiseman advocates for becoming an impact player—delivering exceptional value and aligning efforts with organizational priorities—without sacrificing well-being, thus earning independence and credibility while avoiding burnout.
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Members
This course, featuring experts like Howard Gardner and Sir Ken Robinson, explores intelligence, personal development, and self-actualization, equipping participants with tools to leverage their strengths, adapt to changing job markets, and cultivate a fulfilling life aligned with their passions and societal needs.
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Members
This class, led by experts like Amy Cuddy and Tony Coles, focuses on developing presence, emotional intelligence, and self-knowledge to enhance personal and professional growth, emphasizing the importance of self-affirmation, leadership dynamics, and creating a supportive workplace culture.
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Members
This class teaches participants to actively engineer professional networks for career development, offering strategies from experts like Christakis, Hidary, and Grant to build meaningful connections, leverage social dynamics, and foster mutually beneficial relationships.
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Want to get ahead? The best leaders are always humble, proactive and — above all — curious, advises Merlin CEO Jeremy Sirota.
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New research from Big Think+ shows that leaders crave more feedback on their leadership and management skills.
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AI looks like a natural and inevitable fit for business coaching — but some humans are wary. Here are the pros and cons.
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5mins
How do people actually get promoted? According to Harvard career coach Gorick Ng, it’s all about knowing the unspoken rules for success.
business acumen training
Business acumen training can help everyone from individual contributors to directors learn how to seize opportunities for growth.
Individual development plan
Why implementing an individual development plan process is a smart move for organizations today, and how to get started.
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learning pathways
The talent required to take an organization to the next level often already exists in-house, and learning pathways can be an effective tool for unlocking that untapped potential.