She has moved up in her organization quickly and often feels like she’s playing catch up. But she also has gotten positive feedback from senior executives that she’s performing well. Now, as her company grows and the advancement opportunities narrow, she wants to be strategic about how to get to the next level of leadership. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader to think through how she needs to adapt to move forward. Further reading: To Sound Like a Leader, Think About What You Say, and How and When You Say It Five Ways To Show Up And Show Your Value Magnify Your Leadership With Multiple P ..read more

He’s a leader with a passion for going the extra mile and achieving results. But he’s struggling with how long he can sustain the level of effort and time required to meet the demands of his new role. Host Muriel Wilkins helps this leader unpack what drives his work habits, redefine how he demonstrates his value, and align his workload with his overall goals. Further reading: Resisting the Pressure to Overwork Why We Glorify Overwork and Refuse to Rest Hard Work Doesn’t Always Lead to Success 5 Easy Ways to Work Smarter, Not Longer ..read more

She held many positions all over the world before landing her dream leadership role. But then she took on a different position at her company to be closer to where she wanted to live permanently. Now she’s missing her previous role and hopes to return to it, but is unsure how to make it happen since the company needs her where she is. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through understanding how to articulate her career goals and navigate what’s next. Further Reading: How to Figure Out What You Want Next in Your Career How to Align Employee and Company Interests How Do I Know When It’s Time to Le ..read more

Whether you’re a first-time manager or a high-level executive, we all need some help getting past hurdles and taking our careers to the next level. Executive coach Muriel Wilkins is back March 11 with a new season of the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of real life executive coaching conversations. On this season of Coaching Real Leaders, you’ll listen in on coaching sessions with leaders working through pressing career challenges like: How can I craft my next role to avoid burnout? Should I return to the C-suite? How can I find a new role that makes use of my strengths and brings me ..read more

She’s grown her entire career at one company, but now she’s in a new leadership role and she recently felt blindsided by negative feedback from her team. She’s struggling to process the feedback and respond. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through how she can move forward with her team. Further reading: Try Feedforward Instead of Feedback Stephen Covey’s Speed of Trust How Leaders Can Get the Feedback They Need to Grow ..read more

She’s a high-achiever who has defined herself through her achievements and promotions. But she’s hit some bumps in her career and she’s feeling less engaged in her work. Now she’s questioning the leadership track she’s on. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through defining what success looks like for her moving forward. Further reading: Finding Success Starts with Finding Your Purpose Why Success Doesn’t Lead to SatisfactionHow to Tell Your Boss You Don’t Want a Promotion ..read more

He took a less traditional career path to college and law school. Now he’s successful as a lawyer, despite several job pivots.  But he is still missing meaning and connection in his work. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader through defining his purpose and how that can translate to his work. Further reading: Why Success Doesn’t Lead to Satisfaction How to Find Meaning When Your Job Feels Meaningless What Makes Work Meaningful ..read more

He’s a leader with a growing team, and he enjoys people management. But he’s struggling to  influence those outside of his team and build trust with stakeholders. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through developing some of the skills he needs to gain stakeholder alignment while driving for results. Further reading: How to Increase Your Influence at Work How to Create a Stakeholder Strategy To Build a Top Performing Team, Ask for 85% Effort The Eisenhower Matrix ..read more

She’s taken a number of chances in her career and made some big pivots. Now, she’s been assigned to a senior role on an interim basis, but she’s not sure whether she should try to make the role permanent. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through the decision-making process to better understand what’s holding her back and the future she envisions for herself. Further reading: How to Turn an Interim Role into a Permanent Job Focus on Learning During an Interim Role How to Overcome Executive Isolation ..read more

He’s always believed in hard work and is extremely ambitious. But he’s received feedback that sometimes the way he communicates is too direct, and he wants to work on his delivery. Host Muriel Wilkins helps him understand what might be holding him back and coaches him through how he can improve his approach. Further reading: Good Leadership Is About Communicating “Why” How Great Leaders Communicate How to Give Negative Feedback to Your Peers, Boss, or Direct Reports ..read more