The Role of Coaching in Transformational Leadership

The Role of Coaching in Transformational Leadership Recently, we have talked quite a bit about transformational leadership as a way to keep up with a complex and volatile business environment. Instead of trying to maintain the status quo, transformational leaders are the visionaries, motivating their teams and inspiring innovation.  Many of you have asked about […]

Becoming a Transformational Leader

Becoming a Transformational Leader Throughout the month, we have made the case for transformational leadership in this ever-changing world. That naturally begs the question: What is a transformational leader, and how do I become one? Below, we explore the essential elements of the Transformational Leadership Framework as we dig deeper into what it takes to […]

Navigating Change: The Need for Transformational Leadership

Navigating Change: The Need for Transformational Leadership Is the transactional leadership model working? The modern-day business landscape isn’t what it used to be. With technology at the forefront, we’re capable of things we never dreamed possible as children. And with the unprecedented impact of global disruptions, it truly is a brave new world.  But is […]

Transformational Leadership for Modern Times

Transformational Leadership for Modern Challenges Are you ready for the VUCA world? The business world we now operate in is Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA) (to say the least!) As traditional leadership models become increasingly obsolete, the old hierarchies and transactional approaches we relied on are no longer effective.  So, how do we thrive […]

The W in G.R.O.W.: Winning

The W in G.R.O.W.: Winning https://ascentim.com/blog/pillars-for-success/Navigating your career and life can often feel like a maze, especially for high-performing leaders with a drive to succeed. There’s a finish line around here somewhere, but we can’t always recognize which turn gets us to the exit and which is a dead end. And unless you can see […]

The O in G.R.O.W.: Overcome Obstacles

The O in G.R.O.W.: Overcome Obstacles Obstacles rear their ugly heads in many ways. When it comes to careers and the clients I coach, however, there are two that feature prominently in so many of my conversations. One is the pervasive influence of the word should. The other is good, old-fashioned fear.  If you’re trying […]

The R in G.R.O.W.: Realize New Possibilities

The R in G.R.O.W.: Realize New Possibilities In this second week of Mental Health Month, I invite you to consider this simple question: What more am I capable of? There is a world bursting with possibilities each of us has yet to realize. In fact, that is one of the most miraculous parts of these […]

The G in G.R.O.W.: Gain Clarity

The G in G.R.O.W.: Gain Clarity May is Mental Health Awareness Month, reminding us how important it is to pause now and then to reflect on our life, where we are, and, most importantly, how we feel about it.  If you’re anything like me, you’re busy and trying to do it all.  Consequently, our days […]

Continuous Evolution for a New Season 

Continuous Evolution for a New Season  As spring comes into its own and we shake off the last dark dregs of winter, I’ve been thinking a lot about continuous evolution.  On a deeper level than what we commonly think of as ‘personal growth,’ continuous evolution is a transformative journey. This process of self-discovery helps us […]

Embodying Transformation And Authentic Leadership 

Embodying Transformation and Authentic Leadership  In a LinkedIn world, we are bombarded with messages about doing more, being better, and garnering awards and certificates – all forms of external validation. But for those of us who are already doing what we need to be doing – or are stretched too thin to do any more […]