EPISODE · Nov 24, 2023 · 48 MIN
Louise Thompson: Corporate Communications Leadership Coach on Leadership Styles on & How to Be a Better Leader
from Comms Coffee Club Podcast · host Comms Search and Selection
Have you ever wondered what it takes to lead with confidence and credibility in corporate communications? Louise Thompson, Founder of Louise Thompson Leadership Coaching, takes us through her exciting career transition from PR agencies and AOL to the San Francisco tech start-up scene and the NHS to today, where Louise's passion for coaching and leadership development takes centre stage as she fearlessly tackles the everyday struggles that many communications leaders face today.From micromanagement to a lack of trust in teams, leaders are often plagued by challenges that can obstruct their path to success. In this episode, Louise teaches comms leaders to recognise their unique value as leaders and utilise coaching models to set clear goals and create tangible outcomes. We also venture into the often misunderstood world of performance appraisals, exploring how to make the most of them and devising strategies to cope with negative feedback from CEOs or senior executives with unrealistic expectations.Looking for Your Next Communications or IR role, or Looking to Hire Into Your Comms or IR Team in the UK or USA?Learn about opportunities and insights into the world of in-house communications with Comms Search & Selection.Visit https://www.commssearch.com/Follow Us for More:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/comms-search-selection/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comms_search_selection/Louise's website: www.louisethompsoncoaching.comLouise's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisecthompson/Louise's substack: https://leadwithintention.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to lead with confidence and credibility in corporate communications? Louise Thompson, Founder of Louise Thompson Leadership Coaching, takes us through her exciting career transition from PR agencies and AOL to the San Francisco tech start-up scene and the NHS to today, where Louise's passion for coaching and leadership development takes centre stage as she fearlessly tackles the everyday struggles that many communications leaders face today.From micromanagement to a lack of trust in teams, leaders are often plagued by challenges that can obstruct their path to success. In this episode, Louise teaches comms leaders to recognise their unique value as leaders and utilise coaching models to set clear goals and create tangible outcomes. We also venture into the often misunderstood world of performance appraisals, exploring how to make the most of them and devising strategies to cope with negative feedback from CEOs or senior executives with unrealistic expectations.Looking for Your Next Communications or IR role, or Looking to Hire Into Your Comms or IR Team in the UK or USA?Learn about opportunities and insights into the world of in-house communications with Comms Search & Selection.Visit https://www.commssearch.com/Follow Us for More:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/comms-search-selection/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comms_search_selection/Louise's website: www.louisethompsoncoaching.comLouise's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisecthompson/Louise's substack: https://leadwithintention.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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