Courage, Emotional Intelligence & the Power of Doing Your Own Inner Work — with Donna Ward-Higgs

About the Donna Higgs-Ward:I am Donna, a coach, mentor, facilitator and trainer and I love designing, developing and leading impactful learning experiences that achieve tangible results.I’ve experienced the good, the bad and the ugly of workplace leadership and management, I truly understand the impact it has for everyone involved. That’s why I am so passionate about developing emotionally intelligent leaders, teams and workplaces. When we build our awareness about who we are, how we show up, and the impact we have on those around us, we open up choices to build on our strengths, embrace our challenges, and achieve our aspirations.I think humans are pretty awesome – it’s probably why I have always been passionate about people development throughout my 25yr+ career – we have this super power we can tap into at will; the ability to learn. Through our learning superpowers we can grow, develop, achieve and succeed in even the most challenging of situations. That’s exactly what I help you to unlock!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-ward-higgs-miol-mcmi-8194a969/Website: https://learningpartnersolutions.com/About the episode:In this episode of the Courageous Coach podcast, Melissa and Donna Ward-Higgs explore the themes of learning, personal development, and the courage it takes to build meaningful connections in the coaching profession. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence, the role of personal growth in professional success, and how their shared experiences have shaped their coaching journeys. The conversation emphasizes the significance of self-awareness and the impact of one's presence in the coaching space, ultimately highlighting the transformative power of courage in both personal and professional realms. In this engaging conversation, Melissa and Donna explore the intricate balance between coaching and supervision, emphasizing the importance of personal development for coaches. They discuss the evolving landscape of coaching in the context of AI and the significance of humanity in the profession. The dialogue delves into the continuous journey of courage, the role of intentionality and awareness, and how curiosity and vulnerability are essential components of courageous acts. Ultimately, they highlight that courage is not an inherent trait but something that can be cultivated through awareness and choice.Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Courageous Coaching05:00 - The Power of Learning and Development15:02 - The Role of Personal Development in Coaching20:01 - Evolving as a Coach: From Theory to Practice25:49 - The Importance of Personal Development in Coaching27:41 - The Impact of AI on Coaching and Humanity30:54 - Courage: A Continuous Journey38:31 - Curiosity and Vulnerability as Courageous Acts45:56 - Recognizing and Cultivating Inner CourageYou can find out more about the work I do to help coaches be more courageous with their clients, their business and their lives by:Visiting my website - https://www.melissahague.com/courageous-coachesConnect with me on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/melissa-hagueSign up to my mailing list here - https://mailinglistsignup.melissahague.com/landing-page-8347Or, If you’d like chat about all thing’s courage, then you can book a chat with me here - https://calendly.com/melissahague/let-s-talk