When to Work With a Leadership Coach

“How will I know that it's the right time for me to work with a leadership coach?” This is a question that I was recently asked in a podcast interview and I wanted to share my answer with you here on The Manager Track podcast. I'm going to share one of my own experiences working with a coach, along with three specific signals that it's time to work with a leadership coach. — RESOURCES MENTIONED — APS Method Ramona’s 12-week Leadership Accelerator that helps new managers confident and competent leaders people love to work with! Schedule a strategy call with me — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE — Episode 106: What Is Your Leadership Philosophy? Episode 66: The Attitudes & Principles Of Leadership Episode 48: Uncovering Blindspots & The Johari Window — WHAT’S NEXT? — Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling new book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': https://amzn.to/3TuOdcP If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for --> www.ramonashaw.com/masterclass Don't forget to invest time each week to increase your self-awareness, celebrate your wins, and learn from mistakes. Your career grows only to the extent that you grow. Grab your Career Journal with leadership exercises and weekly reflections here: www.ramonashaw.com/shop Love the podcast and haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to https://www.ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show! — CHAPTERS — 00:00 Preview 00:27 Intro 01:06 Fitness Coach Anecdote 02:43 1. It helped me clearly identify a goal 03:19 2. The commitment increased my focus 04:35 Working with a leadership coach 06:25 Three clear indicators you should work with a leadership coach 07:05 1. Not knowing your strengths 08:54 2. You don't have clear leadership principles 11:06 3. You don't have systems in place 11:45 The APS Method 12:29 Recap 13:55 Outro * Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost to you.