Newsletter July 2009

Michelle Braden, CBC
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At MSBCoach we receive calls for various reasons. One of the most common is to work with someone who is facing challenges in leadership or is new to leadership. This would make sense as MSBCoach focuses on leadership development.

A common thread found in these phone conversations is, “the problem is someone else's fault”. Interestingly enough, the individual I am asked to give leadership coaching to, is not the only one who places blame. Often, the initial call goes something like this, “We have a leader who is struggling with…. They have strong qualities in… but they are causing a lot of frustration in…. we see potential in this person so we are calling you for help...”

Thus the process starts. There is nothing wrong with this beginning point – it is excellent; however, it is like counseling one person in a monogamous relationship: There are always two sides to the story.

When a senior leader contacts an executive coach to work with their leadership I encourage them to be a part of the process in the following ways:

• To attend some of the coaching sessions with the leader they are referring
• To consider executive coaching for themselves
• Understand coaches don't work with people to “fix” them
• Understand coaches work with people to help them discover and reach their fullest potential.

It only makes sense for all parties to be involved in the coaching process to some extent.

Unfortunately, more often than not, when I invite the leader who contacted me to be a part of the process, the response is,”no, we just want you to 'fix' the problem.”

The truth is, we cannot change anyone but ourselves; however, we can have influence on others. Change begins with each one of us individually. Hiring an executive coach is an excellent way to begin the process. As leaders, we also have to take a look at ourselves… become self-aware of challenges we have and our contribution to the process of growing and developing leaders. We earn the “right” to empower others.

I encourage you as a leader to hire coaches to work with you and your leadership. It makes a significant difference; however, I also encourage you to be engaged in the process and to hire a coach yourself – if possible, the same coach that is working with the entire team. This inspires growth for everyone.

At MSBCoach we are committed to you and your team's leadership development. Give us a call and let's see if we are a right fit for each other 804-502-4310 or info@msbcoach.com

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MSBCoach is proud to announce our new partnerships with Felicia Logan of Coach Logan Consulting, CLC and Elizabeth Swider now the VP of Business Development for MSBCoach.

We are thrilled to have both these powerful professionals as part of our growing company and team. We hope you will read about them below, we would also love to hear your thoughts and ideas as we move forward and develop leadership.

Elizabeth Swider is an entrepreneur with a background as a corporate executive, and she has always been interested in human transformation and empowerment. She is the former Chief Financial Officer of Dole Packaged Foods Company and has worked with The Disney Company and Deloitte & Touche. She is the founder and CEO of Care is There, a comprehensive concierge service for senior citizens and their families.

After hiring MSBCoach to help her realize her own business goals, Elizabeth was so inspired by the results that she joined MSBCoach as its Vice President of Business Development.

Felicia C. Logan will be partnering with MSBCoach on a leadership development and coaching program for the city of Charlottesville . "I am thrilled to be working with MSBC to develop the next generation and build capacity within the city. Braden Logan will bring imagination, innovation, possibility and sustainable leadership to this World Class City ," said Logan .

Felicia Logan is the founder of CLC which provides customized coaching and leadership development for organizations and individuals. She is dedicated to the principles of client based consulting and holds competence, commitment, core values and capacity building as the cornerstones of the relationship with client groups and individuals.

For many years Felicia's focus has been in the public sector, working primarily with local government chief administrative officers and their leadership teams.

She has successfully developed and directed leadership programs for senior level executives, high potential mid level managers, next gen and those new to the workplace. Felicia has a strong background in team building and strengths-based leadership work and has recently completed CTI coach training.

Prior experience includes serving Central Fidelity Bank as AVP of Executive Development, the Commonwealth of Virginia as Director of State and Local Government Training and Development and as adjunct faculty with the University of Richmond , NAV-AIR leadership and the University of Virginia 's Weldon Cooper Center 's LEAD and Senior Executive Programs.

She is a graduate of the UVA Senior Executive Program, the Innovation Group School for Leadership and Change, Peter Block winter institute featuring “Community: the Structure of Belonging” the Covey Leadership Institute and the Federal Executive Institute in Charlottesville, Virginia.

A member of the first class of undergraduate women to be admitted to the College of Arts and Sciences, Felicia holds both a B.A. –University Major Honors Program and an M.A. in Communication from the University of Virginia .

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www.emergingleaders.info

EELP - Emerging Executive Leaders Program

EELP for Today's Leaders

©MSBCoach, LLC 2009

1. You will see real-time differences immediately
2. Gain an integrated perspective
3. Be more successful in practical affairs
4. Our approach is outcome oriented
5. We do not give you the answers but the tools to explore all the possible answers
6. You will learn to engage in critical thinking

Are you looking for ways to enhance your business success, make impactive leadership decisions, creative and strategic problem solving? Would you benefit from a support team of experienced business owners, executives and like-minded peers? Are you are a current or emerging executive leader? Have you looked at MBAE programs but not sure what is the right fit for you?

If you answered yes to two or more of the above questions our Emerging Executive Leader Program (EELP) may be exactly what you are looking for. Through EELP, you will see immediate return on investment. You will improve leadership skills as you collaborate with current, real-life, successful entrepreneurs and executives. The EELP program provides a flexible learning environment for information exchange in an executive friendly format. All topics are real-time applicable to issues leaders face on a daily basis.

Our Mission is to empower emerging executive leaders to be authentic in self-leadership and lead high performance teams and organizations.

Why Choose EELP

- EELP can be done on sight with your emerging leaders or your emerging can participate in our nationwide EELP

- lower pricing

- real-world experience of instructors vs the traditional educational/theory experience

- smaller classes

- one on one time with instructors

- peer group coaching

- individual coaching

- real-time experiences and papers to express practical application of what is being learned

- class flexibility

Faculty

Our Faculty is one of the many attributes that sets EELP apart. You will learn from real word, experienced business owners and executives. Our faculty is highly engaging and inspiring. They are passionate about investing in other leaders to empower their lives and careers.

EELP Faculty & Presenters Include:

- Hans Philips - Oncologist, Founder of Being University, Co-founder of Accomplishment Coaching

- David Emerald - Author “The Power of TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic)” & Co-Founder of Bainbridge Leadership Center

- Pete Ronayne - Dean of the Faculty at the Federal Executive Institute

- Michelle Braden - President MSBCoach, Founder of EELP

- Yvonne Black - Ordained Minister, Ontario Police Chaplain

- Peter Bartlett - Sapience, Retired HP High Performance Teams Executive

- Dave Norris - Mayor of Charlottesville, VA, Executive Director of PACEM

- Michelle Prosser - President of Energy Focus Coaching and Consulting

- Maureen Blackwell - President of Maureen Blackwell and Associates

- Dr. Mels Carbonell - Founder and president of Uniquely You

- Pete Hartwig - Senior Pastor CFA

- More details to come...

The Program

Our EELP will empower you to become exceptional as you lead from authentic leadership. Authentic leadership begins with self-discovery. This is where a leader explores what drives them. Out of self-awareness, true leaders emerge. Seventy-five percent of Stanford Graduate School of Business Advisory Council recommended self-awareness as the most important capability for a leader to develop. This is the very reason the first half of EELP is dedicated to Self-Leadership.

Program Overview:

• 9 months in length
• 2 retreats
• 1 group coaching/training a month
• 1 individual coaching session a month
• Real time program for current emerging leaders
• Personal & Organizational Leadership challenge - breakthrough paper & presentation
• What am I learning and applying? - paper each month
• Begins Sept. 21, 2009
• Retreat #1 - Oct. 16 - 18, 2009
• Retreat #2 - March 19 - 21, 2010
• Ends June 15, 2010

Phase I

• Authentic Self Leadership
• self-awareness
• self-leadership
• values
• morals
• ethics
• goals
• strengths
• balance processing
• work/life balance
• your stand
• personality Profile
• emotional intelligence
• 360 feedback
• whole leadership
• body
• soul
• spirit
• going from top individual producer to key leader

A leader is not a leader if no one is following and it takes more to be a leader than a title. We all know this, yet 70% of leaders fail due to an inability to connect with and lead their team. The second half of EELP is dedicated team and organizational leadership:

Phase II

1. Authentic Team/Organizational Leadership
2. how my self-leadership affects my team leadership
3. leadership communication
4. delegation
5. conflict resolution
6. meetings with purpose
7. motivating your team
8. synergy - power in numbers
9. no favorites
10. neurolinguistics
11. hiring smart
12. networking
13. empowering others
14. leading leaders
15. high performance teams
16. project management
17. strategic thinking in action
18. decision analysis
19. talent retention
20. 4 energies of leadership
21. managing up
22. 360 feedback
23. multi-generational leadership
24. community leadership
25. leadership challenge - breakthrough paper and presentation

The Retreats:

In order to develop sustainable relationships and a time for self-discovery the EELP has two retreats. They are both held in beautiful Charlottesville, VA.

About Charlottesville - http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=157

With a captivating blend of colorful history, distinctive architecture, Southern hospitality and small city sophistication, the Charlottesville area attracts millions of visitors each year. This is a very special place, home to Thomas Jefferson and his legacies--a great university and his home, Monticello. Both are architectural treasures included on the World Heritage List with the Great Pyramids and Taj Mahal. You will also find the homes of James Monroe, our fifth president, who held more public offices than any other President, and James Madison, fourth president and author of the Constitution. The Convention & Visitors Bureau sells the Presidents' Pass , a combination discounted ticket for touring Monticello, Ash Lawn-Highland, and Michie Tavern, ca. 1784 Museum.

Charlottesville has a diverse collection of quality lodging options from Bed & Breakfasts to 4-diamond hotels . Dining out in Charlottesville is an experience you won't want to miss. You'll find everything from your taste buds desire. The Downtown district alone has more than 50 locally owned restaurants Nestled in the foothills of the legendary Blue Ridge Mountains, the area is also known for year 'round natural beauty and a variety of accommodations, attractions, events, and activities that make it an ideal destination for visitors of all ages. The area is also quickly becoming a choice shopping and entertainment destination with the restored Paramount Theater, the newly built Charlottesville Amphitheater and The John Paul Jones arena, and festivals that attract visitors from around the world.

Tuition, Acceptance & Deadlines

-Tuition is $10,000 for the entire nine month nationwide EELP. This price does not include travel expenses or books.

-Acceptance into program:

-Nominated by organization, academic institution or you are a business owner

-Complete application process

-EL staff will carefully choose 10 to enter the program

-Only one EL (emerging leader) from an organization is accepted at a time

-Deadline: Sept. 5, 2009 for the Sept. 21 start date