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Just wrapped up the Dare to Lead™ program with Diane Lloyd MA PCC CEC through Inspired Results Group, and I’m feeling incredibly inspired! Huge thanks to Diane for her exceptional facilitation and to the group for their vulnerability and willingness to engage in courageous conversations. 🌟 Throughout the program, I jotted down quotes that resonated deeply - both personally and for the leaders we train and coach. Here are a few nuggets of wisdom: ✨ "Embrace the suck!" ✨ "Stop being a fitter-inner." ✨ "Self-awareness and self-love matter." ✨ "Courage is contagious." ✨ "We must build cultures where armour is neither needed nor rewarded." ✨ "It's not fear that gets in our way of leadership, it's armour." ✨ "[In bad workplace cultures], rather than serving the heart, we sever it.” ✨ "Daring leaders are never quiet about hard things." ✨ "Get clear on whose opinions of you matter. Seek feedback from those people, and even if it’s hard to hear, hold it until you learn from it." ✨ "Trust is built in very small moments, what I call sliding door moments." When I reflect on workplace cultures, we see it all - the good, the bad, and the ugly. In places where shame exists and courage is squandered, it shows up in subtle ways. Ask yourself: what is your culture telling you? Are you happy with what you see? If not, what small shifts can you make to move from an armoured to a courageous culture? #Leadership #CourageOverComfort #VulnerabilityInLeadership #TrustMatters #CultureShift #BetterWorkplaces #HRConsultant #CorporateTrainer #ExecutiveCoach #LeadershipCoach #UpskillHR

Today marks the first day of upward feedback meetings for a firm with over 150 leaders! We’re starting one-on-one sessions to share feedback and coach each leader on how to unpack and take action on what they've received. If you’re not providing any form of feedback for your leaders, ask yourself—why not? Leaders can make or break your business. They have blind spots like everyone else and need feedback to grow, improve, and excel in their crucial roles. Need help creating a feedback culture in your organization? Contact Upskill Consulting today at https://lnkd.in/g_zGyk_4. #LeadershipDevelopment #FeedbackCulture #ContinuousImprovement #LeadershipGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #BlindSpots #Coaching #BusinessSuccess #TransformativeLeadership #UpskillHR

In the legal landscape of business, your HR department is the frontline safeguarding your company. At Upskill Consulting, we understand the importance of a legally sound HR department. Discover our HR templates shop to help you set your business up quickly and easily with expertly-created HR templates ranging from compliance, to talent management, to performance management and culture and engagement. Visit: https://lnkd.in/gpZn-5ac #transformationtuesday #motivationalquotes #humanresources #Hrconsultant #Hrconsulting #Hrbestpractices #learninganddevelopment #corporatetraining #skilldevelopment #leadershipinsights #leadershipdevelopment #facilitator #corporatetrainer #upskillhr

New Blog Series Alert! Our very own Tiffany Baker, ACC, CLC, CPHR has written a powerful two-part series on the "Superhuman Traps" high-achieving leaders fall into - traps that may seem to fuel your success but actually undermine your leadership. Whether you're new to leadership or a seasoned pro, this is a must-read! 4 Tips to Avoid Leadership Traps: ⭐️ Shift from Doing to Developing: Your success now depends on empowering your team, not doing it all yourself. ⭐️ From Solo Star to Team Builder: It's no longer about you shining, but about building a strong team that thrives together. ⭐️ Master Relationships: Leadership isn't just technical expertise - it's about mastering people skills. ⭐️ Problem-Solving through Coaching: Focus on guiding your team to find solutions, rather than fixing things yourself. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gunYZ2-u #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipTraps #TeamBuilding #LeadershipSkills #LeadershipTips #GrowthMindset #PeopleLeadership #CoachingLeadership #UpskillHR

Today’s Dare to Lead session was a great reminder of the importance of understanding the true power of values - both personal and corporate. Here’s what stood out: 💡 If you don’t know your values and the specific behaviours that reflect them, they’re just empty words. 🔑 Values need to be turned into measurable, observable actions that we hold ourselves and others accountable for. 📊 Fewer than 10% of companies have actually operationalized their values into behaviours that are taught and upheld (per Brené Brown). 🚨 If your values can’t be seen or measured, it’s better not to claim them at all. 👥 This is the real challenge: Binding values to behaviours and making them come to life. “You can’t live into what you can’t name and describe.” ~ Brené Brown During the break, I took a walk to let these learnings really sink in, reflecting on how I can make my personal values even more visible in daily life. ✨ Questions to consider: - Do you know your core values? Can you describe how they show up in your daily actions? - Are your company’s values just words on a wall, or are they visible in how people work and lead? If you’re ready to define your core values or bring them to life, contact us - https://lnkd.in/g_zGyk_4! One of our most popular courses is “Living Into Our Values” - let’s create our corporate/company playbook and make sure your values are more than just words. #DareToLead #Leadership #ValuesInAction #Accountability #CorporateCulture #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipMatters #LeadershipinAction #CoreValues #ValuesDrivenCompany #UpskillHR

It's been a busy few weeks, and I’m beyond grateful to work with such inspiring leaders! Energized by the opportunity to build better, more empowering workplaces. Here’s what participants are saying after our #upskillhr trainings: - "Sofia brings energy & fresh perspectives." - "I feel more confident using the tools." - "The materials will be a great resource in my growth." Let’s build a legacy of strong, empathetic leaders! Ready to take your team to the next level? Free consultation: https://lnkd.in/g_zGyk_4 #LeadershipDevelopment #HRTraining #BetterWorkplaces #Gratitude

Invest in HR analytics. Data-driven decisions are more effective. What HR metrics can you track to improve your HR processes? Assessing your HR health and analyzing data are essential steps in establishing a baseline and tracking progress. Access our complimentary HR Audit Checklist on our homepage to evaluate your organization's health at www.upskillconsulting.ca. #Weekahead #HRtips #HRbestpractices #HRadvice #newweeknewgoals #successminset #inspiration #weeklyinspiration #questionoftheweek #foodforthought #upskillhr

Today, I had the pleasure of leading a virtual training session for the entire team at Loren Nancke, Chartered Professional Accountants! As part of their annual performance management cycle, the goal was to set everyone up for success by preparing them for the annual review process. We focused on how to effectively review past performance and evaluate achievements while setting SMART goals for the upcoming year. We also covered the key components of their performance management cycle, highlighting the importance of each team member's role in the firm's overall success. It has been an absolute joy to work with this amazing firm and I feel privileged to have supported their training and provided HR consultancy over the past five years. Excited to see the continued growth and development of this incredible team! #PerformanceManagement #SMARTGoals #LeadershipDevelopment #ContinuousImprovement #TeamSuccess #EmployeeEngagement #ProfessionalGrowth #HRConsulting #UpskillHR

Today marked our fifth module with the fantastic team at Lohn Caulder LLP, and the focus was on performance feedback - a crucial topic for any organization. It's essential not only to set clear performance expectations but also to hold people accountable to them. Often, leaders shy away from having difficult conversations with their employees out of fear they might leave. However, it's critical that we engage in these discussions - not only to give people a fair shot at improving their performance but also to show understanding and support that helps them grow and advance in their careers. We explored strategies for delivering feedback effectively, ensuring it's clear, constructive, and focused on growth. As always, this group came prepared and left with new learnings to apply in their roles. It’s always a breath of fresh air to work with such an incredible group of leaders! Looking forward to the next module in November as we near the end of this impactful program. #PerformanceFeedback #LeadershipDevelopment #EmployeeGrowth #ClearExpectations #DifficultConversations #SupportiveLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #ContinuousImprovement #LeadershipJourney #LeadershipTraining #HRConsulting #CorporateTrainer #UpskillHR