Coaching for leaders: Listen & Lead
How you listen, determines how you show up. In meetings, in your relationship and at the workplace. Listening is the most underrated leadership skill. Listening is a cognitive habit, and knowing how you listen, will be the start of your journey to be a better leader.
Listening is at the basis of everything. Your relationships, your decisions, the way people feel about you and how you feel about others. When you become aware of your listening preferences, you will get to know yourself better. And by knowing yourself, you can start becoming a better leader.
I work with LQ™ Listening Intelligence, a science based, validated assessment.
Get to know how you listen
What you listen for, determines how you make a decision. What you think about, care about, and listen for, influences what you speak about and how you think. When working with me, you can expect the following:
Experienced and Empathetic Coach
I have years of experience in guiding individuals towards personal and professional growth.
Human-Centered Approach
I create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your challenges and aspirations with authenticity and vulnerability.
Focus on Self-Discovery
I help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, your values, and your motivations, empowering you to make choices that align with your true purpose.
LQ™ Listening Intelligence
I am a certified LQ™ Listening Coach. Together, we find out what your listening habits are, and how you can use these as your main strength.
Action-Oriented Strategies
We don’t just talk about change; I equip you with practical tools and strategies to take action and achieve lasting results.
Confidentiality and Trust
We maintain the highest level of confidentiality, creating a safe and trustworthy space for open and honest conversations.
Benefits
Experience the transformative power of awareness. Being aware on how you show up, is the start of being able to adapt. Knowing how you listen and what you listen for, will open up a set of opportunities.
Gain clarity on how you make decisions
Knowing what you care for and why that is important
Communication will improve, now you know how you listen
Knowing how you listen, will also identify what you don't listen for
Greater awareness will make you a better leader, who listens with intention
Ready?
Are you curious to hear how listening can transform you as a leader?
Book a free consultation to hear how we can help.
Your Challenge
You are leading a team, and have many different responsibilities. Things are getting unclear, and you feel uncertain on what impact you make.
Are you:
- Feeling your meetings lead to nothing?
- Struggling with difficult relationships or communication challenges?
- Getting impatient and feel you are missing what your team is telling you?
- Feeling you are talking most of the time, while you want the team to speak up?
Your Solution
The LQ™ Listening Intelligence assessment will be the start of your journey to awareness and improvement
In our 1:1 coaching we will work together to:
- Identify your listening habits
- Guiding you where to use these habits to their maximum potential
- Developing personalized strategies to get more out of your meetings
- Empowering you to make choices the listen, and give space to the other to tell their story
Your Outcome
You will:
- Gain clarity and confidence in the way you show up
- Develop effective communication and conflict-resolution skills
- Become aware on which basis you make decisions
- Get to know the power of listening
- Learn about the power of asking the right questions
How it works
Curious about Listen & Lead? Here’s how we will work together so you will start leading by listening:
Initial Consultation
We begin with a free consultation to discuss your needs, goals, and challenges.
Listening assessment
You will complete the listening assessment.
One-on-One Coaching Sessions
Based on the outcomes of your assessment, we decide how often we meet.
Actionable Strategies
We will discuss your challenges and incorporate these with the outcomes of the assessment.
Ongoing Support
We provide ongoing support and encouragement as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions about Listen & Lead? We’ve got answers! Here are some common queries we receive:
Why is listening so important?
Listening is at the core of everything. It determines how you make decisions, what you pick up from meetings, and what you potentially miss in conversations. Knowing how you listen, will make you aware about how you show up.
How long will it take to see real change in my listening?
The assessment results will already open your eyes after you have first read it. You will recognize it immediately, as the assessment is extremely accurate. The report will already give you some first tips to implement right away.
How is coaching on listening skills going to help me?
The coaching is not only focused on listening, as listening is at the core of everything you do. You will get practical insights and tips, and as you communicate all day through, you have multiple moments in your day to work on the skills.
What is the cost of individual coaching?
We offer various coaching packages to suit your needs and budget. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements and receive a personalized quote.
How confidential are the coaching sessions?
We hold your privacy in the highest regard. All conversations are completely confidential, creating a safe space for you to share openly and honestly.
I am senior in my career, can I still subscribe to this program?
Even high-achievers benefit from the focus on listening, as listening is not something that is trained for. That is why, it is such a benefit to start with it immediately, no matter where you are in your career.
How is coaching with Susan different from other coaches, mentors or advisers?
Susan’s coachees say the following: the coaching was a very insightful and enriching experience. The program gave me a solid basis, with a tailored assessment and tips, to become a better communicator in my personal and professional life.
Your listening habits
Curious about your listening style? Get in touch with Susan to set-up a call to discuss
About Susan Braakman
Susan is a trained mediator and certified LQ™ Listening Coach with a drive to support people to listen to each other more. Her dynamic and insightful approach will give insights and will transform people personally and professionally. With an extensive understanding of human nature and a genuine desire to help, Susan guides her clients to unlock their potential and create a future that is free of judgments.
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