Even if you Weren't Born with It, You can learn it!
I have been coaching emerging leaders in STEM fields for ten years. One of common pain points for my clients is moving from an individual contributor role to a management role. As an individual contributor, my clients were at the top of their game. They were the resident experts. Then, either by choice or by being 'voluntold', they are now managing people.
Leading others is a whole different game. Although you were selected for this position because of your superior technical skills, you're now being required to exercise a different set of muscles.
And, oh wow, people are complicated! A one-size-fits-all approach will not work.
I designed this course to support leaders like you in building one of the most important leadership skills - emotional intelligence.
The great thing about it is that leaders are not born, they are made. So, with practice and trying out some new ways of communicating and interacting with others, you will gain these key leadership skills as well.
People are complicated. Leaders not only need to be equipped with expertise and knowledge but have to bring their people along too.
New tech leaders have generally not exercised their people skills as much as their technical skills. It can be intimidating to feel responsible for others and their success.
The great news is that all of it can be learned. There's no magic here, no special EQ gene.
Although it may not feel totally natural at first, by practicing a few very easy behaviors, you will continue to get more comfortable.
Emotional intelligence is a key skill for leaders. Leaders are the primary driver of how employees' feel about their work and how engaged they are. 70 percent of employee engagement scores is attributed to their leaders.
Let me show you a way to get started.
Decide that you need to make some changes in how you are leading
Step into this 2-3 hour learning process to improve your skills in a key leadership attribute - Emotional Intelligence
Continue to build your Emotional Intelligence skills through practice with a team that is more engaged!
Giving Feedback is Painful
can't be completely Honest
Team Not Engaged
they're Not Doing Their Best Work
I Easily get Frustrated
Not on the same page
Not Getting Results
Not seeing progress despite efforts
In Over my head
They hired the wrong person
Feedback is clear & Actionable
I want my team to be at their best
Team is energized
tackling hard problems
I manage my Emotions & Behavior
i plan ahead for difficult conversations
meeting our objectives
working together as a team
I am a more confident leader
And I can Always improve
In a 1:1 coaching session we will unpack what you've learned from this course and what challenges you are still experiencing. We will identify actionable next steps.
Often, we need more support as new leaders. I am offering a 20% discounted six-month coaching program as a bonus. 1:1 coaching is a powerful tool that will elevate your leadership to a new level. I would love to work with you!
"A lot of great nuggets of wisdom in this course. Doing the reflections and the homework helped me personalize the concepts in the presentations and make it actionable for my current team. The sessions really set you up to think about how you can build EQ into your daily work life."
"After taking this course, I began interacting with my team differently. I've already noticed a difference in how we're working together. I've recommended the course to my peer managers."
Will my employer pay for this course?
Most likely, yes. Here is a draft script for you to provide to your organization to receive reimbursement for this course.
"Dear Manager, as a new leader I am seeking to build my skills in areas that will help my team grow and evolve. I would like to take this online course on Emotional Intelligence for Technical Leaders. It also includes a one-hour coaching session with an experienced leadership coach. I didn't realize it, but emotional intelligence is super important for leaders. It explains 70% of the variance in employee engagement scores! I think this is a skill I need to improve, and I would be grateful if you would approve this as an employee development expense."
How much time will this course take?
The course includes 3 lessons - with video presentations of about 10 minutes each and then homework & extra credit (highly recommended) that will be an additional approximately 30 or so minutes for each lesson. So, plan to dedicate about 2-3 hours to complete this course.
What do I get once I complete the course?
First, you will have a new toolkit to use as a technical leader. Second, you will receive a completion certificate that you can share with your manager and on LinkedIn. Third, you will get a 1:1 coaching session with Coach Molly. And fourth, if you would like to go deeper into developing yourself as a leader, you will get a 20% discount on a six-month individualized coaching program.
What if I this was a waste of my time & money?
If you did not find this course at all helpful, we offer a 30-day money back, no questions asked, guarantee.
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