Great Places and Spaces - Dedicated to Coaching Talented Leaders for Multifaceted Success.
Executive Coaching
We've all seen companies where fear and intimidation cause business failure. A recent example is Volkswagen's loss of market share and failure to keep up with customer expectations. The leaders in that company did what they were asked to do, but the culture failed as a result. On the other hand, companies that succeed create and sustain workplaces that feel great to their employees from teamwork and pride in the product, positive culture where they are listened to, and physical aspects of work like resources, location, flexibility and safety.
Every role demands new perspectives and skills of us, while standing up for the culture and conditions that make your team successful. Accelerate your impact by setting a future vision of who you will be, and creating a personal bridge from the present moment to mastering that vision.
Great Places and Spaces helps leaders who treat their teams as valued resources. The raw skills of finance, sales or product are not enough. The human skills of empathy, empowerment and helping people learn and speak up for what is right are also essential.
Mentoring the few powerful skills that can transform technical professionals into trusted advisors and leaders.
Career Growth
Emerging Leaders
What are Great Places and Spaces to Work?
We provide personalized coaching to strengthen the leadership skills you want to prioritize for growth.
Offering career support for negotiating, adapting in, and, when ready, moving on/up from a role. This includes whether to take a new role based on the match of your values and that of the company.
Great Places and Spaces - Dedicated to Coaching Talented Leaders for Multifaceted Success.
Executive Coaching
We've all seen companies where fear and intimidation cause business failure. A recent example is Volkswagen's loss of market share and failure to keep up with customer expectations. The leaders in that company did what they were asked to do, but the culture failed as a result. On the other hand, companies that succeed create and sustain workplaces that feel great to their employees from teamwork and pride in the product, positive culture where they are listened to, and physical aspects of work like resources, location, flexibility and safety.
Every role demands new perspectives and skills of us, while standing up for the culture and conditions that make your team successful. Accelerate your impact by setting a future vision of who you will be, and creating a personal bridge from the present moment to mastering that vision.
In short, Great Places and Spaces have leaders who treat their teams as valued resources. In those companies, raw skills in finances, sales or product are not enough. The human skills of empathy, empowerment and helping people learn and speak up for what is right are also essential.
Mentoring the few powerful skills that can transform technical professionals into trusted advisors and leaders.
Career Growth
Emerging Leaders
What are Great Places and Spaces to Work?
Personalized coaching to strengthen leadership presence, decision making, and communication during changing business conditions.
Offering career support for negotiating, adapting in, and, when ready, moving on/up from a role.
OUR APPROACH
Practical Support. Thoughtful Guidance. Personalized Leadership Growth.
Our coaching blends reflection and action - helping you bridge from what is working to the new outcome, perspective or skill level you seek. The results are feeling centered and taking decisive action that works for you, your team, and your business.
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OUR APPROACH
Practical Support. Thoughtful Guidance. Personalized Leadership Growth.
Our coaching blends reflection and action - helping you bridge from what is working to the new outcome, perspective or skill level you seek. The results are feeling centered and taking decisive action that works for you, your team, and your business.
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Behaviors are the Key.
Some behaviors, like executive discernment, may need to be added. Some behaviors need to disappear, like accidentally showing favoritism. Some behaviors flow from new ways of thinking, like saying the strategic impact vs a more tactical comment. We'll explore these and focus on those most important to your situation.
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Ensure your Positive Impact.
Enhanced or New Behaviors are the Key.
Some behaviors, like executive discernment, may need to be added. Some behaviors need to disappear, like accidentally showing favoritism. Some behaviors flow from new ways of thinking, like saying the strategic impact vs a more tactical comment. We'll explore these and focus on those most important to your situation.
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Ensure your Positive Impact.
Meet the Coaches
You'll work with one of us, depending on your goals and preferences. We bring different strengths and styles, with a shared commitment to thoughtful, practical leadership development.
Manfred Zapka, PhD
Professional Coach, Technical Growth
Phyllis Horner, PhD
Executive Coach l Leadership
I work with leaders at the C-Suite or Director level to expand their ability to impact the productivity and culture of their business - and their personal well being. My coaching provides support and perspective for visible growth.
I support leaders and emerging professionals who want to build influence, communication strength and leadership skills that translate into real career momentum. My approach is practical, structured and encouraging.
Our success has grown through referrals. We only take clients who have recognized potential and are ready for coaching, not those whose boss requires it to "fix a problem".
We also coach late career executives preparing to change their worklives.
Meet the Coaches
You'll work with one of us, depending on your goals and preferences. We bring different strengths and styles, with a shared commitment to thoughtful, practical leadership development.
Manfred Zapka, PhD
Professional Coach, Technical Growth
Phyllis Horner, PhD
Executive Coach l Leadership
I work with leaders at the C-Suite or Director level to expand their ability to impact the productivity and culture of their business - and their personal well being. My coaching provides support and perspective for visible growth.
I support leaders and emerging professionals who want to build influence, communication strength and leadership skills that translate into real career momentum. My approach is practical, structured and encouraging.
Our success has grown through referrals. We accept clients who have recognized potential and are ready for coaching, not those whose boss requires it to "fix a problem".
We also coach late career executives preparing to change their worklives.