The Open Door Leader
Ready to empower your leaders with the insights, confidence and support
to
build high-performing teams who
think creatively and act courageously?
The Open Door Leader is a comprehensive program, developing compassionate leaders who can confidently navigate people leadership to inspire, motivate and coach teams to embrace a
Can-Do, Will-Do approach to work.
LEADERSHIP IS ONE TOUGH GIG...
Although employees are relying on their leaders more than ever before, many are struggling with people leadership.
They're feeling overwhelmed by the ongoing complexity of people issues, behaviours and challenges
They want to empower their team, however, struggle to drive outcomes without micromanaging.
They're being pulled in many directions - answering questions, giving direction and putting our fires.
"Managers today are expected to be superheroes. New and added responsibilities now include managing hybrid teams, providing work flexibility and ensuring employee well-being. At the same time, organizations are asking managers to do even better with existing responsibilities, such as managing changes, hiring critical talent and driving productivity"
- Gartner, 2023
They're feeling the pressure - and it's showing.
They've lost confidence, second guessing their actions, and avoiding the difficult conversations
Their approach can be abrasive at times, impacting relationships and trust
They're flipping between different strategies and tactics, and getting nowhere.
Because leaders have a direct and significant impact on team culture and performance, there are growing concerns about the impact of ineffective leadership.
The rise of defensive behaviours like avoiding ownership, assigning blame, making excuses, and denying responsibility.
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The challenges of low morale and engagement, coupled with elevated turnover and absenteeism
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The potential loss of high-performing team members who are unable to experience the autonomy, opportunities, and development they crave.
With the right
know-how and support,
your leaders can develop the mindset, confidence and behaviours to
Build Trust, Empower Initiative and
Inspire Action
with even the most challenging teams.
Picture this...
Your leaders are thriving - calm, composed and energised.
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They understand the key drivers for behaviour, responding compassionately and tailoring support for each team member.
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Leveraging neuroscience, they shape an environment fostering collaboration, solution-focused thinking, ownership and accountability.
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Teams experience a renewed sense of purpose and motivation, taking initiative, sharing ideas and embracing new challenges.
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Coaching becomes the cornerstone in your leaders' toolkit, cultivating a culture where learning and continuous improvement is actively pursued.
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Change occurs organically as your people proactively adapt to the anticipated needs of your environment and customers.
You can feel the positive energy.
You can finally step back, focusing on the bigger picture, assured that your people have it covered.
The Open Door Leader is not a program that overloads leaders with theory, processes and models
to implement after 3 full days of training.
Because effective leadership development doesn't work that way.
Cultivating self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Nurturing leader mindset and behaviours
Ingraining supportive habits
while,
Guiding leaders to create environments where teams thrive
Enhancing team coachability
Sustainable leadership development is centered on:
Providing continuous guidance and support, encouraging leaders to consistently develop and grow.
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Program structure:
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15-week program
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8 modules
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2hr workshop for each module - every 2 weeks
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1hr group coaching for each module - each alternate week
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Practical activities to implement learning and embed new habits
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6 months post program coaching and support for continued development and lasting change
After our program your leaders will:
Understand their team's behaviour - and know exactly how to navigate people challenges
Delve into the fascinating world of brain science and gain profound insights into how people think and behave. Equipped with this knowledge, they'll finally comprehend the underlying reasons for their team’s actions, empowering them to make informed decisions and develop tailored strategies to create a thriving, collaborative work environment.
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Know how to cultivate a team with Can-Do,
Will-Do attitudes
Develop the capabilities and mindset to lead with curiosity, compassion and courage instilling a Can-Do, Will-Do attitude that fuels determination and drive.
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Through curiosity, they’ll encourage a culture of exploration and continuous learning, where their team will be inspired to think outside the box and approach problems with new perspectives.
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By leading with compassion, they’ll create an environment where each individual feels valued and supported, motivating them to contribute their best.
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With courage, they’ll inspire their team to be bold and resilient, encouraging them to step beyond their comfort zones, take informed risks and embrace challenges and setbacks as steppingstones to growth and success.
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Be able and willing to delegate and empower with certainty
Equip themselves with powerful coaching skills to nurture their team’s capabilities and confidence, enabling them to step away from the detail and escape the micromanagement trap. With their newfound coaching skills, they'll create an environment of trust and autonomy, where they’ll embrace the confidence to delegate tasks, knowing their team is well-prepared and motivated to succeed.
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Build a team who are able quickly adapt and respond to challenges.
Harness the science of emotional intelligence to foster a culture where flexibility and adaptability become second nature. By providing their team with the information, resources and support to embrace change, you’ll witness their team effectively navigate uncertainty and drive positive change to propel your organisation forward and stay ahead of the curve in this dynamic business landscape.
Here's exactly how...
Environment matters
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Leadership in a VUCA world
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Learning Organisations and the impact of should vs. could
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Articulating purpose with your team
Cultivating confidence
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Building team confidence with positive mindset
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Re-framing and growth mindset language
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Providing feedback to build self-efficacy
The neuroscience
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How we respond, think and decide
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Neuroplasticity and brain based coaching
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Developing and embedding new habits
Unlocking creativity
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Listening with curiosity to unlock creative thinking
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The traps of advice
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Understanding and working with personal bias for coaching effectiveness
Building coachability
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Traits of coachable people
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Above and below the line thinking
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Psychological safety and trust
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How to nurture psychological safety
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Fostering growth mindset
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Creating ownership and commitment to action
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Building confidence through stretch goals and accountable actions
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Increasing your team's sense of influence and locus of control
Coaching mindset
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How our mindset influences our decisions and actions
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Achieving self- awareness with the ladder of inference
Coachable moments
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Purpose and benefits of coaching for your team
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Identifying and embracing coachable moments
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Develop a coaching plan that works for you and your team
We provide holistic support for lasting change, guiding your leaders each step of the way...
Learn with me across
8 Modules
Every 2 weeks, leaders will join me in a 2hr live interactive session to learn with me and their learning cohort.
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There will be no need to worry about missing a session. All leaders are provided access to a library of recorded modules they can revisit time and time again.
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Implement Learning with Practical Exercises
Following each learning session, leaders are provided with a practical exercise designed to implement learning as well to bring their team along the learning and change journey.
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Activities are approximately 30 minutes, making them quick and easy to do.
Reinforce Learning with Group Coaching
An important part of learning is the opportunity to check-in, ask questions and reflect on progress.
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Leaders will have the opportunity to join weekly coaching and mentoring sessions to ask questions, share ah-ha's, wins and challenges; and seek ongoing guidance.
Start Coaching with Tools and Resources
Leaders will have access to a full suite of coaching tools and resources they can start using to support coaching their teams straight away.
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Something missing?
Leaders can also request the build of tools and templates to meet a required need.
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Continue Developing with Masterclasses
As part of their continuous learning journey, leaders will have access to additional Masterclasses that dive deep dive into a range of hot topics in leadership.
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These topics will be based on key conversations and queries shared in group coaching, community discussions, or based on specific requests.
Learn With and Through Others
There is nothing quite like learning from others.
And how better than through a community of like minded leaders on the same journey.
Leaders be granted access to our private community where they can ask questions, collaborate, cheerlead others or seek an objective ear when your leaders need to debrief.
And most importantly - access to continued support...
Once the 15 weeks is completed, your leaders will continue to receive full access to support for 6 months.
They'll have access to:
1. All recorded modules in bite-sized videos to revisit and refresh their knowledge
2. All practical activities and exercises
3. Weekly group coaching sessions for continued guidance
4. The full library of tools and resources
5. All Masterclasses for continued learning
6. Ongoing access to the leader community.
Kiem P - State Estimating Manager
Dennis Family Homes
Before this course, I found myself micromanaging a lot of my team members’ tasks, however I have a better understanding on how the brain functions and why we react and think in various situations and how to use this insight to enable and support growth mindset thinking within the team. Gaining an understanding of coaching, how this differs from training and mentoring and identifying opportunities to coach, allowed me to focus on other areas of my department.
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Who is this program suited to?This program has been specifically designed for frontline leaders and middle managers, however leaders at all levels have gained significant insights and benefits from this program.
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How many spots are there for each cohort?Each cohort is set at a maximum of 20 leaders to ensure opportunity to collaborate during the learning sessions, whilst also provided leaders with the opportunity to connect, network and learn from a range of other leaders.
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How are the learning sessions delivered?All sessions are delivered virtually via Zoom. Participants will be provided with a link to all sessions that can be saved to their calendar.
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How long do the learning sessions run for?Each learning session runs for 2 hours. Being ex-corporate, I know how precious leaders' time is, so we run strictly to 2 hours.
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What if my leader misses a learning session?We record all sessions and can provide a link for your leader to watch before the next session. They will also have access to all learning sessions via shorter pre-recorded videos also.
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What happens if someone needs to withdraw from the program?Because each cohort has a limited number of participants, there are no refunds. We can however, look to include them in a future program. Please contact me via email to discuss the most suitable option.
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How many Q&A session are available each week.To maximise opportunity for your leader to join a Q&A session, we run 3 sessions each week on various days and times. Leaders are welcome to join as many sessions as required.
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Is this program suited to non-people leaders?Whilst this program is designed for people leaders and include several activities that are completed with your team; leaders without direct reports will also benefit greatly from the material to support stronger stakeholder relationships. This program is also perfect for HR professionals - equipping you with the knowledge, capabilities and confidence to coach and support your leaders.
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Are there group discounts?Yes. Discounts are available for organisations who book more than 5 leaders into the program. Contact me for further information.