LeaderShifts360
These days, getting promoted to (and succeeding at) higher levels of leadership has less to do with…
- your education
- your industry experience
- the projects you’ve completed
- the numbers you’ve hit
- or the books you’ve read
And everything to do with just 4 behaviors that form the backbone of “executive presence.” They are a common thread in just about every successful leader I’ve seen, from rockstar newcomers to longtime industry vets.
The best part is, the 4 behaviors can be easily learned. And when applied, they give you that extra edge over others who may be more established with their education or experience.
That’s the advantage I want to give you with this Leadershifts360 coaching intensive. In this training, I will not only reveal what those 4 key behaviors are, but I’ll also provide you with some of the best techniques for implementing them.
It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in – accounting, education, technology, sales, or operations – these are the critical behaviors that are relevant and necessary for today’s successful leader.
I’m not saying that education and experience aren’t relevant. They were important and got you your first job. But unless you develop these 4 critical leadership behaviors, no amount of education and experience will keep your career from stalling. On the other hand, when these 4 behaviors are present, you become highly promotable, marketable, and sought after. That’s the power of the Leadershifts360 program.
It’s likely you have already enjoyed some success in your career. You are in the right place if you are ready to take it to the next level and get even better. This training is designed for those who want to develop their leadership skills, but just aren’t sure what they should do differently or what it takes to succeed at a higher level.
Perhaps you’re here today because you’ve been passed over for a promotion that you thought was yours. Maybe you even tried to get the scoop on why you weren’t promoted, only to hear some general comments about improving your “communication skills” or “building better relationships.” Your situation is surprisingly common, especially among those who don’t like to play office politics.
Very few companies spell out their criteria for advancement, leaving you frustrated and unsure of how to get ahead. Promotion decisions get made behind closed doors with unwritten rules that can seem arbitrary and political. You might not know those rules, much less the specific skills you need to demonstrate them. As a result, you’re left to your own devices to figure out how to achieve your career goals.
You can get there. But you have to understand that what got you here won’t get you there. The next level of success is going to require a totally different set of behaviors. What brought you to this point will not be enough to move you higher.
The Rules Have Changed
At the highest leadership levels, everyone is smart enough. Everyone is up to date on the technical aspects of their job. Everyone works hard. That’s why your people skills (or lack thereof) become more important on the upper rungs of the corporate ladder. These “soft skills” make all the difference in determining how high you will climb.
Unfortunately, many people don’t realize which behaviors they need to change until it’s too late. They just keep clinging to methods that worked for them in the past. These leaders aren’t aware that the rules have changed. And that the necessary adjustments require a new way of thinking, a different perspective, and an altered approach to leadership. The Leadershifts360 model describes exactly what changes you need to make as you rise to the top.
I believe you have untapped potential within you. How much farther can you go? How much more impact could you have?
Yes, there are obstacles in your path. Barriers to advancement can be a good thing – they ensure only the best rise to the top. But I can give you the tools you need to overcome those barriers.
Getting promoted to higher levels of leadership (and thriving there) requires navigating 4 very specific transitions, or shifts, necessary for success. The Leadershifts coaching intensive describes each of those transitions in detail and shows you how to master them.
The dozens of tiny moving parts around making these 4 critical shifts has become the “Achilles heel” of many a high-potential leader. You, on the other hand, will have access to a revolutionary road map to success. You’ll learn how to:
- communicate with confidence
- maintain your composure when things go wrong at work
- create an optimistic and inspiring vision that moves people forward
- build trust with a stronger, more supportive network of sponsors and mentors
- think strategically and push the envelope appropriately
- raise your awareness to eliminate self-defeating patterns of behavior
- increase your agility so you can adapt to changes more easily
The Leadershifts coaching intensive provides a diagnostic assessment – the Leadershifts360 – which is a research-validated instrument to identify your readiness for higher levels of leadership.
The Leadershifts360 assessment will help you mark your place on the leadership journey, not by job title, but by measuring the milestone behaviors that represent true leadership. You can evaluate your performance on each of the 4 critical shifts, as well as your leadership agility (your ability to make the needed transitions quickly).
By taking the Leadershifts360 assessment, you will be able to see potential gaps between your current level of performance and your desired level. You can also see where you may have skipped a transition, or shift, and how that’s hurting your performance.
Leadership is not something you learn from a textbook. And it’s not something you “figure out as you go.” It requires focused execution on the right strategies.
Most other leadership programs aren’t detailed enough where it matters most. Next thing you know, you’re left with wasted certificates, a stack of unfulfilled promises, and aspirations that never see the light of day. You don’t need another degree. You don’t need another mentor. You need a complete, personalized, and tailored-to-you implementation strategy.
That’s what this Leadershifts360 coaching intensive can provide. It’s an individualized, step-by-step, implementation plan for succeeding at higher leadership levels. You take a personalized assessment and make only the adjustments that you need to make. You will learn to navigate the 4 critical shifts with confidence, knowing that every action you take is bringing you closer to great leadership with powerful, impactful results.
Even the strongest Olympic athletes have coaches. Why shouldn’t you get a little expert advice on your way to the top?
Invest in yourself and enroll today!
My coaching services reflect a passion to help you develop intentionally, pursue excellence, and create a manageable action plan for your career and life. If you have further questions contact me at drstefani@leadinghigher.com or call 610-436-3154.
The development of leadership skills is best done one-to-one in a coaching relationship. Coaching has become a standard leadership practice for elite executives and talented up-and-comers. There’s no substitute for private one-on-one coaching. A report by the Personnel Management Association found that when training was combined with private coaching, participants improved by an average of 86% compared to 22% with training alone.
You don’t have to waste time and money figuring this all out by yourself, or making mistakes trying to learn by trial-and-error. With 1:1 coaching, you get specific and personalized focus on where you fall short in the required behaviors. This can accelerate the change process.
Because everyone is different, your coaching intensive will be private, customized, and tailored to your unique situation. In this highly interactive program, you will learn techniques that will work for you personally. I will provide you with a practical roadmap for mastering your leadership and maximizing your potential – giving you an exceptional edge in work and life.
$4500
Here’s how it works:
We start with an introductory tutorial, so you learn about the 4 behavioral shifts required for great leadership. You begin to experiment with solving leadership problems that you’re facing using the tools provided. Then once a month, you and I will have a one-hour phone (or Zoom) call. We’ll get clear on where you are and where you want to go. We’ll examine what’s working and what’s not. I will help you determine exactly what to do next.
Your Assessment
You’ll complete an online assessment (self-report or 360◦ feedback format depending on your needs and preference). You’ll receive a computer-generated report of your results. Your results will highlight your strengths and point to areas for development opportunity. We’ll review your assessment results privately – you can decide how much you want to share with others.
Your Feedback Session
I will ensure you have a clear understanding of your results from your personalized report, and then connect your results to a specific and achievable development plan. We will link your test results to your personal goals – demonstrating how increasing specific leadership skills will help you solve organizational problems and reach your career objectives.
Your Development Process
Each month, you will be given specific tasks and assignments to focus on for the following month. I will select tools and methods that best match your personal learning style to maximize results. The developmental methods I employ are based on scientifically established processes that maximize lasting behavior change, so you receive a significant return on investment.
I provide three private, one-on-one coaching meetings throughout the process. The 3 coaching sessions will be scheduled throughout the month, at your convenience, giving you time to strengthen your leadership “muscles” in between. I will follow-up with you regularly to check in on your progress and keep you on track.
For the entire 3 months, you will have my full attention, unlimited priority access to me, and exclusive accountability to discuss your progress, ask questions, and get advice.
Everyone has the potential to grow and change.
People can and do reinvent themselves.
I can help you make the right changes at the right time in the right order.
Are you ready?
If you’re still on the fence about enrolling, I want to make sure that you can confidently make a decision. To do that, I created a 5-point checklist that will indicate how ready you are:
1. You believe you have something to offer that will make a difference and improve things for the better.
I believe you can create positive change in your organization. And we desperately need more great leaders out there! I will show you how to bring out the best in yourself and others. I share all the best strategies for how to energize, inspire, and motivate people. I can help you establish your credibility as a respected and promotable people leader.
2. You agree that you have some room to improve.
Very few people are naturally good at all of the transitions, or shifts, that are necessary to position yourself for higher levels of leadership and succeed there. Developing as a leader will take time, effort, and practice. It will also depend on your willingness and ability to change – something called leadership agility. And yes, I cover how to develop that too.
3. You are open to receiving 360◦ feedback from others.
To further develop as a leader, I strongly recommend figuring out what others really think about you. This process is called 360◦ feedback. It’s a tool where everyone positioned around you can rate your current performance. With the Leadershifts360 assessment, I help you easily gather confidential and anonymous data from people above, below, and beside you. This kind of feedback is essential to identify strengths and potential blind spots.
4. You’re willing to learn how to be a great leader.
You aren’t expected to be a great leader right off the bat. All I ask is that you stick with me through the program where I’ll equip you with the skills required to be a powerful, influential leader that earns trust, exudes confidence, and expertly guides your team toward results.
5. You’re willing to put distractions aside.
There will always be something more urgent. There will always be something that someone else thinks is more important. I’ve been coaching leaders for a long time and still, not a day goes by that a client doesn’t get distracted by someone else’s agenda. So I get it. But if you’re willing to say “Wait a minute…I need to focus on my own future right now…” then this Leadershifts360 coaching intensive might be a good fit for you.
About Dr. Stefani Yorges
I am a psychologist and professional leadership coach. I partner with people who want to rise to their full potential so they can have an increasingly greater impact on others.
I received my Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Purdue University in 1996. I have been teaching, researching, and consulting on leadership development for 25 years. As a certified business coach, I have worked with over 100 clients from more than 30 different organizations.
I provide the education and tools to help you thrive. I share all the best strategies in cognitive science, behavior modification, and psychology that you wouldn’t find on your own. By working with me, you come away with manageable and sustainable action plans for your personal and professional life.
What Others Are Saying
“I found the executive coaching extremely helpful. Eye-opening! Stefani held me accountable for what I committed to work on between our sessions. I really benefited from Stefani’s knowledge and the encouragement she provided. I will reap the rewards for many years to come.”
Jennifer BarrettDirector of Leasing and Development, Liberty Property Trust
“I take my development seriously and see it as a means to grow both personally and professionally. Going through her program helped me to get to a new level of awareness. It’s not just a single book, study, or assessment…the whole package provides results that are, and will continue to be, life changing.”
Lisa PerfettoDirector, Quality Assurance and Operations Support at Independence Blue Cross
“It can often be difficult to analyze oneself and share core thoughts and behavioral motivations with others; Stefani employs a coaching style that is comfortable to engage with, while also being instructive and intellectually challenging. I thoroughly enjoyed working with her and found her observations to be insightful and valuable to me on many levels.”
Charles RayfieldVice President, Corporate Controller at Providence Service Corporation
Coaching can make all the difference
- It’s fast. I get it – we’re all busy. You will complete this program in just 3 months. Because the material is so concentrated, that time may be intense, but that’s part of the effectiveness of the program.
- It gives you clarity. My coaching intensive will give you a proven structure for increasing your emotional intelligence. You’ll have the confidence that you’re on the right track because you’ll get laser-focused on exactly what you want to change or accomplish.
- It’s proven to work for all kinds of challenges. Some programs only focus on health, business, or relationships. My program is focused on you as a whole person, so this method is effective for any kind of obstacle you want to overcome.
- It will give you a boost of confidence. You need the assurance and confidence that: (1) HOW you are improving, and (2) WHAT you are changing is going to pay off this year.
- Having a coach brings support, accountability, and momentum – which guarantee positive results for yourself.
For further questions, contact me at drstefani@leadinghigher.com or call 610-436-3154.
Invest in yourself and enroll today!
My coaching services reflect a passion to help you develop intentionally, pursue excellence, and create a manageable action plan for your career and life. If you have further questions contact me at drstefani@leadinghigher.com or call 610-436-3154.
