Elevating Performance: The Power of Leadership Coaching
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Curious to learn more about leadership and executive coaching? Join us for an engaging conversation and informative facilitated panel discussion on the power of coaching leaders in the workplace and the outcomes it can drive for elevated performance and productivity in your organization. Our Linkage Leadership Consultants/Executive Coaches and SHRM HR Experts will share insights and discuss best practices for implementing coaching engagements and programs to see the impact on engagement and retention. If you are interested in developing strategies for measuring effectiveness and unlocking your team's full potential, don't miss this opportunity to elevate your HR leadership game at SHRM24!
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the differences between team and individual coaching and their respective benefits.
- Learn how to identify when team or individual coaching will help elevate performance.
- Discover best practices for implementing successful coaching engagements.
- Explore the impact of leadership coaching on the retention, development, and advancement of key talent in your organization.
- Develop strategies for measuring the effectiveness of coaching programs.
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Laurie McIntosh
An accomplished HR practitioner, Laurie has industry experience in non-profit, health care, consumer packaged goods, and banking. As a senior leader of SHRM’s HR team, she focuses on strategic initiatives to drive innovation to positively impact the employee experience and allow staff to maximize their potential through a culture of learning. She received her Masters’ degree in HRM from Capella University, is a Certified Strengths Coach and holds both SHRM-SCP and CAE designations.
Kristin Barrett
As Vice President of Consulting and Executive Coach at Linkage, a SHRM company, Kristin plays a critical role in empowering senior leaders to elevate business outcomes by fostering environments that support transformative leadership development and coaching. She excels in building client trust and acts as a catalyst for sustainable growth, ensuring each interaction leaves a profound impact. Kristin leads a high-performing team that designs and delivers strategic leadership experiences and personalized coaching tailored to the unique needs of clients and their organizations.
With a rich 30-year career, highlighted by leadership positions of top-tier sales and marketing teams at AT&T, Kristin brings a wealth of valuable experience spanning healthcare, financial services, and higher education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Boston College and has furthered her studies at Queen Mary College, University of London. Kristin is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and Team Coaching Certified through Corentus. She is also credentialed in various leadership and coaching assessments, including Hogan Assessments (HPI, HDS, and MVPI) and Linkage’s Advancing Women Leaders and Purposeful Leadership Assessments. Kristin's unwavering dedication to serving others drives her commitment to excellence. Her leadership philosophy centers on the continual pursuit of personal and professional growth, encapsulated by her guiding mantra: always strive to be 'Becoming Your Best.'"
Machael Pelosi Sherry
Machael Sherry is a Principal Consultant and Executive Coach at Linkage, a SHRM company, with over two decades of expertise in the learning and development arena. Throughout her career, Machael has spearheaded the creation, implementation, and management of large-scale leadership development initiatives designed to foster self-awareness, inspire action, and drive impactful outcomes for individuals, teams, and organizations. Prior to her tenure at Linkage, Machael held esteemed senior leadership roles, where she consistently enhanced organizational performance by clarifying vision and strategy, nurturing talent, and cultivating inclusive cultures that prioritize people's value and investment in the organization's success. Machael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Boston College, a Master of Science in Education from Pace University, and a Juris Doctorate from the University at Buffalo School of Law. She has further honed her coaching expertise through an Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University’s Institute for Transformational Leadership. As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Machael also holds certifications in Linkage’s Advancing Women Leaders Assessment, Linkage’s Purposeful Leadership Assessment, the Hogan Assessments (HPI, HDS, and MVPI), and the EQ-i 2.0 Assessment. Her multifaceted background and unwavering commitment to excellence position her as a trusted advisor and catalyst for professional growth and organizational success.