Personal Note from Rachel

As we enter the final six weeks of 2024, I invite you to pause and reflect on the remarkable journey you’ve navigated this year.  As we leave Halloween behind us and move towards year-end, the changing seasons encourage us to review where we’ve been and envision what we want to create next. 

What are your professional development needs as this year draws to a close? What knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviours will equip you to step into 2025 with intention and resilience? How can these serve both your own growth and those you serve?

In our 6Ps of Positive Practice, we focus on mastering six interconnecting factors—Purpose, Personal, Professional, People, Products & Services, and Prosperity. These are the building blocks that help us align our development with what is needed most in our lives and work.

Reflecting on each of these areas, consider:

• Purpose: What drives you, and how do you want to contribute in 2025?
• Personal: What will nourish you to stay grounded, focused, and adaptable?
• Professional: What new competencies, insights, or skills does the world need you to develop further?
• People: How can you deepen values-based connections, trust, and support systems?
• Products & Services: What refinements or expansions can you envision that will add value?
• Prosperity: How can you measure success in ways that align with your broader goals?

Celebrating Leadership and Professional Milestones

What You'll Find in This Month's Newsletter 

This month, our newsletter offers a wealth of resources designed to support you in your professional development journey of growth and reflection:

• For Pharmacists: Explore The Value of Professional Development in Cultivating Positive Pharmacy Practice and CPD Reflective Practice Cycle: Enhancing Pharmacist Professional Fulfillment and Mental Fitness.

• For Coaches: Discover the New ICF Mentor Coaching and Supervision Competency Frameworks, plus opportunities for ICF Mentor Coaching and Super-Vision Experiences, to deepen your coaching skills through reflective practice.

• For Leaders: Engage with the Looking Back and Growing Forward section, featuring reflections on key insights from thought-leaders in leadership and development.

Professional Development Opportunities 

Additionally, we’re excited to share a range of Professional Development Opportunities for pharmacists, coaches, leaders and teams, including:

• 4FrontPharmacyOnline: Self-directed learning for pharmacy teams - annual memberships available
• Pharmacist Coach Academy: One-to-one leadership development coaching with Rachel Dungan MPSI, MCC-ACTC - four six-month slots opening Jan 2025
• Just Get It Done CPD Mentoring: 90-min laser-focus session for pharmacists to prepare CPD ePortfolio Review submissions for 2024/2025 in Jan 2025 - book now
• On-Site Pharmacy Practice Audit (PAS): Aligned with PSI Pharmacy Assessment System Annual Review requirements - two on-site days left for 2024.
• ICF Mentor Coaching: Competency based mentoring for those working towards ICF-ACC, PCC, and MCC credentials 
• Cross-professional Supervision: For coaches, mentors, and team leaders looking to deepen their practice.
• Lead With Coaching: Cross-industry, group leadership development programmes - enrolling now for Feb (in-person) and May (online) 2025

Professional development is a catalyst for meaningful growth and lasting impact. As the year draws to a close, it’s a perfect time to map out your path forward with curiosity and confidence, knowing that you don’t have to navigate leadership challenges alone. To sustain my own well-being, honour my values, and continually expand my capacity to hold space for others effectively, I engage in regular coaching, therapy, supervision, and mastery training—as a client. This commitment to self-care, development, and ethical practice is essential to my dedication to bring the best of myself to my work with clients. These practices strengthen my resilience, clarity, and capacity, enabling my team and me to support you and your team with ever-increasing effectiveness.

The phrase “you cannot pour from an empty cup” is more than a saying—it’s a cornerstone of sustainable leadership and professional growth. I invite you to read on to explore ways to fill your cup (and that of your team) in 2025.

Enjoy!
Rachel 
Co-Founder, Lead With Coaching Institute and 4Front Pharmacy

PHARMACIST

4Front’s 6Ps of Positive Practice focus on Mastering Six Inter-Connecting Factors: Purpose, Personal, Professional, People, Products and Services, and Prosperity.

This Month's Focus: Professional Development

The Value of Professional Development in Cultivating a Positive Pharmacy Practice

Introduction: In healthcare and pharmacy, excellence isn't just a goal—it's a necessity. Creating a positive pharmacy practice that excels in patient care and inspires teams requires not only the right mindset but also the right practices. This journey from mediocrity to positivity is where the true transformation begins.

Understanding Mindsets and Practices: Before we dive into the journey, let's clarify what we mean by mindsets and practices. Mindsets are the underlying attitudes and beliefs that shape our actions and decisions. Practices, on the other hand, are the actions and behaviors that result from these mindsets. A positive pharmacy practice is rooted in both the right mindsets and the right practices.

The 6Ps Framework for Positive Practice: Our "6Ps of Pharmacy Excellence Self-Assessment Quiz" serves as a roadmap for cultivating a positive pharmacy practice. Let's explore how this framework empowers pharmacy professionals to embrace the right mindsets and practices:

1. Purpose: Purpose-driven mindsets inspire leaders to align their actions with their values and the greater mission of healthcare. The practice of setting a clear purpose fosters meaning and direction in the workplace.
2. Personal: Personal growth mindsets prioritise well-being, resilience, and emotional intelligence. The practice of continuous personal development equips leaders with the tools to manage stress and adversity effectively.
3. Professional: A commitment to professional development and alignment with evolving industry best practices are essential. Continuous learning is the practice that ensures pharmacy leaders remain current and at the forefront of their field.
4. People: Developing relational skills that create and sustain strong relationships and fostering teamwork require the right mindset. The practice of effective teamwork creates a collaborative and patient-centric environment.
5. Products & Services: Developing the clear communication, active listening and open questioning skills to understand customer needs and communicate value is vital. The practice of aligning products and services with customer expectations ensures patient satisfaction.
6. Prosperity: A prosperous pharmacy enables growth and innovation. The practice of driving prosperity through developing a professionally prosperous 'win-win-win' approach ensures the organisation thrives, creating a positive environment for all.

The Science Behind Positive Practice: Scientific research supports the idea that positive leadership leads to increased job satisfaction, higher patient satisfaction, and improved team performance. Positive mindsets and practices aren't just beneficial; they're essential for success in pharmacy practice.  Click here to read the complete article. 

IIOP CPD ePortfolio Review Timelines for Pharmacists Called for Review 2024/2025 

Communication from the IIOP 

On 17 October 2024, the IIOP sent an email to Irish registered pharmacists included in the 2024/2025 review.  This email provided important information on the 2024/25 ePortfolio Review, including a link to the ePortfolio Review support resources and the specific dates in January when pharmacists called this year can submit their ePortfolio extract for review. 

Submission Dates  

If you have been selected for ePortfolio Review, on Monday, 6 January 2025, the IIOP ePortfolio System will send an email to the email address registered on your IIOP profile notifying you that you may now submit CPD Cycles from your ePortfolio in line with the requirements of the 2024/25 ePortfolio Review Standards. You will have until Sunday, 26 January , to submit your extract. You may submit cycles at any stage during the three-week submission window, and you may make more than one submission. 

Please note that you may prepare your CPD cycles in advance so they are ready for submission in January. However, it is not possible to submit cycles before the submission period opens in January 2025. Once your cycles are fully finalised and ready to submit, submitting your extract is a straightforward process that should only take a few minutes. 

In addition, below find an example of a CPD cycle from my ePortfolio, for your inspiration. 

My CPD Reflective Practice Cycle  Title: Enhancing Pharmacist Professional Fulfilment and Mental Fitness Through Coaching

Introduction:
Positive Intelligence (PQ) approach to mental fitness, peak performance and positive workplace culture integrates cognitive behavioural science, positive psychology, performance science, and neuroscience. It aims to boost mental fitness, equipping individuals and teams, including healthcare professionals, with tools to combat stress, burnout, dysfunctional workplace culture and enhance professional fulfilment.

Self-Appraisal:
According to national and international pharmacy industry reports such as the PSI Workforce Intelligence Report and FIP Sustainable Positive Practice Report, healthcare professionals face unprecedented challenges, leading to stress, burnout, and recruitment issues.  Mental fitness coaching, powered by Positive Intelligence, addresses these concerns by providing evidence-based strategies to build resilience, manage stress, and improve overall well-being.

I want to explore the impact of

• Educating pharmacists in mental fitness coaching skills
• Providing pharmacists with mental fitness coaching

To address

• an employer’s reputation as a place to work
• patients’ experience of patient care
• teams’ experience of workplace culture, management, and leadership

And pharmacist

• wellbeing and professional fulfillment
• recruitment, retention, and professional engagement
• reluctance to take on ‘governance roles’ such as supervising and superintendent
  pharmacist

 Click here to read the complete CPD Focus article.

PHARMACIST:  Next Step Development Opportunities with 4Front

6Ps Pharmacy Positive Practice Self-Assessment Tool

• For a self-assessment of your Pharmacy Practice through the lens of 4Front’s 6Ps of Positive Practice, CLICK HERE to complete 4Front’s complimentary 6Ps of Positive Practice Self-Assessment Tool. 

Pharmacist CPD (aligned with ePortfolio Review Standards 2024/2025)

• Just Get it Done CPD Mentoring: If you are a pharmacist who has been called for ePortfolio Review this year and would value partnering with a pharmacist colleague as you prepare your CPD cycles for submission and Just Get It Done, CLICK HERE to schedule a 1-2-1 session with Rachel. Most colleagues find this partnership approach less stressful and more fun to meet regulatory requirements and create valuable learning. 

Your Leadership Skills Development (aligned with Pharmacist Core Competency Framework)

• Group Leadership Development Training: To grow your (and your team’s) leadership skills in a practical, enjoyable, multi-disciplinary environment, CLICK HERE to learn more about Lead With Coaching: Cross-industry, group leadership development programmes - enrolling now for Feb (in-person) and May (online) 2025
• 6-Month 1-2-1 Leadership Development Coaching: To transform yourself as you step into your next leadership growth edge, CLICK HERE to learn more about Pharmacist Coach Academy: One-to-one leadership development coaching with Rachel Dungan MPSI, MCC-ACTC - four six-month slots opening Jan 2025
• One-Off Strategy Session: One-to-one leadership development coaching is tailored to each individual needs.  If you are interested in developing in any of the 6Ps areas of leadership, but are unsure if a 6-month leadership development coaching relationship with Rachel is right for you, click this "90-Minute Strategy Session"  link to book a one-off strategy session and search my calendar for the perfect time for you.

Pharmacy Team Training (Support Pharmacy Governance Roles)

• To upgrade your pharmacy team’s OTC product knowledge and consultation skills training, visit http://www.4frontpharmacy.ie
• On-Site Pharmacy Practice Audit (PAS): Aligned with PSI Pharmacy Assessment System Annual Review requirements - two on-site days left for 2024.

For COACHES (and Leaders and Pharmacists Who Lead With Coaching)

Upcoming Opportunities for 

Coaches, Mentors and Super-Visors Super-Vision and Mentor Coaching:

A Path to Fulfillment and Mastery  - Reflective Practice with 4Front

The ICF's evidence-based competency frameworks for Mentor Coaching and Coaching Super-Vision Raise the Bar in Coaching and Leadership by providing tools to empower effective reflective practice.   

As an ICF Mentor Coach at the ACC, PCC, and MCC levels, and an EMCC-credentialed Supervisor, I’m honoured to have been one of many (hundred!) contributors to these frameworks, which elevate the standards of excellence in our field.

Competency frameworks are a vital professional development tool for any coach, mentor, or leader committed to growth and excellence. They provide

• structured guidance on deepening professional practices (in this case leading with coaching),
• enhancing reflective capacities, and
• aligning with ICF’s core values: Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, and Respect.

Mentor coaching helps you refine your approach, while super-vision ensures reflective learning and adherence to ethical standards.

ICF defines mentor coaching as a collaborative process where coaches receive feedback based on observed sessions to refine their skills and style in alignment with ICF Core Competencies. 

ICF defines coaching super-vision as a dynamic and reflective process of collaboration, guidance, and support through which coaches develop their personal, professional, and ethical capacity and maturity.

Reflective Question: How might super-vision or mentor coaching help you to unlocking your next level of mastery, as you elevate your leadership impact?

For COACHES (and Leaders and Pharmacists Who Lead With Coaching)

Call to Action: Join me in a mentor coaching session or super-vision to enhance your leadership and coaching practice, grounded in values and integrity.

The most successful and inspiring professionals understand the importance of regular reflective practice.  By dedicating time to reflect, they become better equipped to avoid burnout, find deeper fulfillment in their careers, and navigate challenges with renewed clarity. Whether you're a coach, pharmacist, or leader, prioritising this space for reflection allows you to step back, gain new perspectives, and enhance your impact.  

Reflecting the value professional bodies place on reflective practice as a core leadership skill, 

• 5hr of Coaching Super-Vision with a qualified coaching super-visor is a core ICF credential requirement for team coach credential applicants (ICF-ACTC). 
• In addition, up to 10hr of coaching super-vision can count towards Continuing Coach Education Units (CCEs) for the purposes of any ICF credential renewal.
• EMCC requires credential holders (coach, mentor, super-visor) to record a minimum of 4 coaching super-vision sessions per year.
• 10hr of Mentor Coaching with a ICF credentialed mentor coach is a core ICF credential requirement. 
• In addition, up to 10hr of mentor coaching can count towards Continuing Coach Education Units (CCEs) for the purposes of credential renewal
• Pharmacists must submit evidence of their professional development, learnings and impact through reflective practice records, once in every 5 year cycle. 

Coach CCEs, Mentoring and Super-vision (aligned with ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies, ICF Coaching Super-Vision and ICF Credentials & Standards)

Reflective practice is a powerful way to unlock your professional potential. For those ready to take the next step, consider booking a 4-session block for private super-vision or a 3-session block for mentor coaching. 

• ICF Mentor Coaching: is for you if you are a coach working towards applying for or renewing your ACC, PCC or MCC credential, and you are ready to focus on your unique path to coaching mastery, CLICK HERE to learn more about mentor coaching with Rachel.  Through competency-focused mentoring, we work on honing your unique expression of coaching skills within professional relationships, offering a rich space for growth. 
• Cross-professional Super-Vision: is a vital resource for you if you are a coach (individual or team), leader (business or team) or super-visor (coaching, clinical),  and you want to partner with a trained cross-professional super-visor to deepen your impact by focusing not just on your professional skills but also focusing on your entire way of being, including how you show up, connect, and create change in your interactions with others.  CLICK HERE to learn more about super-vision with Rachel.
• ICF Coaching Supervision Community of Practice: If you are an ICF Member, I invite you to join me in ICF's Coaching Supervision Community of Practice, where I join a panel of accredited volunteer supervisors from around the globe on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 6-7:30 p.m. (Dublin/London) to experience coaching supervision. Many coaches have not had the chance to experience individual supervision or supervision in small groups. You're invited to join our qualified volunteer supervisors, who will meet with small groups to demonstrate supervision. This will be an opportunity to explore whether supervision benefits you and how it can support your coaching practice. Please come prepared with a potential issue you would like to discuss in a small, safe group!  Click here to learn more about the International Coaching Federation's Communities of Practice, which are a member benefit. 

Group Mentor Coaching and Group Super-Vision, in partnership with Reciprocoach 

Reciprocoach is a collaborative community of more than 7000 coaches, focused on professional development for coaches through peer coaching, group mentor coaching and group super-vision.  I am proud to be a Reciprocoach 'Recommended Mentor Coach' and 'Reciprocoach Recommended Super-Visor.'

• Group Super-vision for MCC Coaches: I lead a monthly MCC supervision group through Reciprocoach, providing a deeper experience for those who prefer a more intimate and ongoing reflective practice. In this group, MCC coaches get to reflect together on recent coaching experiences, to deepen our understanding and practice in a supportive, structured environment.  Click here to learn more about supervision groups with Reciprocoach.
• Group Mentor Coaching for PCC Coaches towards MCC: In mentor coaching groups through Reciprocoach, up to 7 coaches get to participate have the opportunity to submit recorded sessions (or excerpts thereof) and the Group Mentor Coach, as well as the other members of the group, discuss feedback based on the ICF Core Competencies at the relevant credential level.  The group listens to any submitted recordings during the session or participate in live coaching demonstrations. A maximum of 2 recordings are accepted and those first submitted will be used in the 90 min session.    Click here to learn more about mentor coaching groups with Reciprocoach.
• One-Off Strategy Session: One-to-one coaching is tailored to each individual needs.  If you are interested in developing in any of 4Front's 6Ps of professional practice, click this "90-Minute Strategy Session"  link to book a one-off strategy session and search my calendar for the perfect time for you.

For LEADERS - Recent Events:  Leadership Development | Looking Back and Growing Forward

Looking Back: Interactional Coaching: The Psychodynamics of ‘Difficult’, ‘Defensive’ and ‘Defeating’ People

In October, I participated in the Coaching.com Coaching Mastery session, “Interactional Coaching: The Psychodynamics of 'Difficult,' 'Defensive,' and 'Defeating' People,” led by Michelle Brody, author of Own Your Armor. Michelle specialises in helping coaches and leaders work effectively with challenging dynamics, shifting interactions with “difficult” individuals from cycles of frustration to constructive engagement. 

This session provided powerful insights into the psychodynamics behind defensive behaviours, offering tools for shifting from a state of deadlock to one of hopeful engagement. A key concept Michelle introduced was “interactional coaching,” which goes beyond managing surface behaviours and focuses on the underlying mistrust and defensive patterns that often entrench individuals in unproductive cycles. This perspective aligns with the 4Front and Lead With Coaching Institute’s values of empathy and empowerment, as it encourages leaders to understand challenging individuals on a deeper level and reframe defensiveness as an opportunity for positive change.

Key Learning Takeaways

Michelle’s teachings resonate with 4Front and Lead With Coaching Institute’s commitment to fostering constructive relationships and personal responsibility. Here are three insights I found particularly impactful:

• Reframing Difficult Dynamics as Learning Opportunities: Her session reminds me to shift my mindset to view difficult dynamics as opportunities for growth rather than setbacks. When I approach these moments with curiosity, I find new insights often emerge.

If you were to choose to embrace this curiosity-driven approach, what impact might it have on your own 'difficult' interactions?

• Acknowledging Armour and Exploring Alternatives: Recognising when someone is defensive allows me to explore what might be happening beneath the surface. I’ve found that by acknowledging this “armour,” I can help others consider alternative ways to engage without feeling judged.

What would be possible if you were to acknowledge the ‘armour’ in your interactions, exploring alternative ways to foster openness?

• Shifting from Criticism to Positive Redirection: I’ve noticed that if I reframe a situation from focusing on a specific behaviour to focusing on shared goals, it often leads to more openness and willingness to change. This positive redirection helps others feel less defensive and more empowered.

How might shifting your focus from criticism to constructive possibilities impact the dynamics in your leadership practice?

Leading Forward: Conversational Habits: Creating a Coaching Space to Enable Wiser Choices

Next month, I look forward to sharing my recap of the upcoming webinar, "Conversational Habits: Creating a Coaching Space to Enable Wiser Choices," by esteemed thought leader Megan Reitz. She explores the nuances of effective coaching in professional environments. A Top Global Business Thinker, according to Thinkers50, Reitz is an Associate Fellow at Saïd Business School and an Adjunct Professor at Hult International Business School. Her expertise lies in leadership, dialogue, and mindfulness, providing critical insights for today’s fast-paced workplaces.

This transformative session highlights how ingrained speaking and listening habits shape the coach-coachee relationship and influence outcomes. Reitz encourages participants to step back from the frenetic pace of modern work life, offering fresh perspectives on their roles. Attendees will acquire practical techniques to foster open, honest dialogue and create coaching spaces that prioritise thoughtful decision-making over short-term results.

This webinar is expected to be  especially relevant for professionals in the pharmaceutical sector. As one main focus to equip them with valuable tools to enhance leadership skills and improve team dynamics, ultimately leading to more informed decisions.

📚 Discover Books to Elevate Your Learning Journey!

Welcome to our book corner, where we curate insightful reads to complement your learning from our workshops

"Own Your Armor: Revolutionary Change for Workplace Culture" by Michelle Brody, PhD, is a compelling guide for leaders seeking to transform their organisational culture.

Why it's great: Brody's book offers practical strategies for addressing workplace conflicts and fostering a more inclusive environment. It provides valuable insights into human behaviour and communication patterns that can hinder progress.

Relevance to values-based leadership: The book aligns with values-based leadership by emphasising authenticity, empathy, and self-awareness. It encourages leaders to recognise their own "armour" and how it impacts their interactions and decision-making.

Key takeaways:

1. Understanding personal "armour" and its impact on workplace dynamics
2. Techniques for navigating difficult conversations
3. Strategies for building trust and psychological safety
4. Methods for fostering inclusivity and collaboration

Reflective question: How does your "armour" influence your leadership style and team interactions? 

• Identify one aspect of your "armour" that may be hindering your effectiveness as a leader.
• Commit to working on this area over the next month and observe how it affects your interactions and decision-making processes. 
• By implementing Brody's insights, leaders can create a more open, productive, and harmonious workplace culture.

Call to action: Invest in leadership coaching to align your leadership style with your values and transform your workplace culture. Join our Lead With Coaching Programme to learn how to lead in a way that increases connection and reduces 'armoured' behaviour. To learn more, visit www.leadwithcoaching.org

"Speak Out, Listen Up: How to Have Conversations That Matter" by Megan Reitz and John Higgins is an essential guide for leaders aiming to foster open and meaningful dialogue in their organizations.

Why it's great:
This book provides practical strategies for creating an environment where people feel safe to speak up, and leaders are genuinely receptive to diverse perspectives. It addresses the power dynamics that often hinder open disclosure and honest communication in the workplace.

Relevance to values-based leadership:
The book aligns with values-based leadership by emphasising the importance of authenticity, inclusivity, and ethical communication. It encourages leaders to create a culture of trust and psychological safety.

Key takeaways:

1. Understanding the impact of power dynamics on communication
2. Techniques for active listening and creating psychological safety
3. Strategies for encouraging diverse voices and perspectives
4. Methods for giving and receiving feedback effectively

Reflective question:
How do your communication habits either encourage or discourage open dialogue within your team? 

• Identify one specific communication practice from the book to implement in your next team meeting.
• Observe its impact on the quality of discussion and participation levels. 
• By applying the principles in this book, leaders can cultivate a more engaged, innovative, and collaborative workplace culture.

LEADERS:  NEXT STEP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH 4FRONT (and Coaches and Pharmacists Who Lead With Coaching)

• One-Off Strategy Session: One-to-one coaching is tailored to each individual needs.  If you are interested in developing in any of 4Front's 6Ps of professional practice, click this "90-Minute Strategy Session"  link to book a one-off strategy session and search my calendar for the perfect time for you.
• Discover how to foster a culture of openness and trust in your team. Enroll in 4Front's ABCDE Pharmacist Coach Academy for one-to-one coaching to build skills in active listening, psychological safety, and inclusive leadership. Visit www.leadwithcoaching.org to learn how to develop yourself so you can have the conversations that matter to build value-creating teams and grow impactful prosperous business.
• If these insights resonate with you and you’re ready to cultivate a more constructive, curiosity-driven approach to leadership, I invite you to join our 2025 Lead With Coaching programmes. These programmes are designed for leaders committed to deepening their ability to navigate important conversations with empathy, clarity, and purpose. Through immersive, cross-industry learning and practical coaching tools, you’ll develop the skills to move beyond reactionary dynamics and lead with an empowering, solutions-oriented mindset.

Embrace the opportunity to lead challenging conversations with confidence and create a positive ripple effect within your team and organisation.

Coaching: 4Front's ABCDE™ Pharmacist Coach Academy

Bespoke 1-2-1 Coaching for Experienced, New and Aspiring Supervising & Superintendent Pharmacists.  

As my client, I invite you to embrace coaching with wholehearted curiosity as you navigate challenges and dive to the heart of what is truly most important for you (as an individual and/or team). 

4Front's Pharmacist Coach Academy Programme: The 6 Ps of Positive Practice is an innovative hybrid programme meticulously crafted to provide an empowering learning journey for all participants, bridging the gap between knowledge and action. Whether you seek to elevate your current success, find balance amidst the busyness of life, or face challenges in various aspects of your well-being, this programme offers a transformative experience tailored to your specific needs.

In this bespoke programme, you will embark on a path of self-discovery, growth, and development, guided by mentors and coaches who will empower you to identify and cultivate essential skills for success. The programme equips you with practical tools and resources and nurtures a mindset of continuous learning and collaboration. Participants benefit from personalised guidance, peer discussions, and access to a resource library to enhance their skills and decision-making abilities.

Enroll now in 4Front's Pharmacist Coach Academy and embark on a journey to unlock your full potential, enhance your leadership skills, and positively impact your professional and personal life. Don't wait any longer to invest in your growth and well-being. Take action today and join us on this empowering and transformative experience!

If you are interviewing a coach, mentor coach or coaching super-visor you are considering working with to progress your goals, here are some questions you could consider asking - and my responses to those questions.

Rachel | 10 Questions to Ask Your Coach

Lead With Coaching Practitioner Programme (LWC-P) 

CLICK HERE to meet the team and for the 'Lead With Coaching | Foundation' brochure

Unlocking High-Value Professional Development for 21st-Century Leaders

As we enter the final weeks of 2024, many are preparing for a strategic 2025, planning investments that will yield long-term value. Among the most critical investments is leadership development—especially for today’s leaders, whose role requires steering through unprecedented change. The Lead with Coaching (LWC) Foundation and Practitioner Programmes are designed to provide leaders, pharmacists, and coaches with essential tools to navigate complexity with clarity, purpose, and resilience.

The Benefits of the LWC Programmes: Foundation and Practitioner

The Lead with Coaching Foundation (LWC-F) Programme is designed for leaders ready to align their professional practice with their values, supporting meaningful contributions to their organisations and communities. Over the course of this programme, participants from industries such as pharmacy, elder care, construction, engineering, healthcare, and logistics, join forces to develop competencies in values-based leadership. Through practical coaching exercises, participants hone self-awareness, empathy, and the skills to empower others—a transformative journey that allows leaders to integrate a coaching mindset in their daily interactions. They experience firsthand the power of coaching to build trust, foster innovation, and lead through complex challenges.

For those who have completed the Foundation Programme, the Lead with Coaching Practitioner (LWC-P) Programme represents the next level, focusing on advanced coaching techniques, challenging conversations, and leadership tools designed to inspire growth and drive team performance. This exclusive programme is an invitation to deepen your impact as a leader, empowering not just your own development but that of your entire organisation.

The Systemic Cost of Not Investing in Leadership Development

The cost of not investing in comprehensive leadership training is high, especially in times of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (known as VUCA).  The risks include disengaged teams, unaddressed conflicts, burnout, and a potential loss of competitive edge in industries undergoing transformation. Leaders who embrace the LWC programmes take proactive steps to create adaptable, values-driven cultures that thrive. They develop the capacity to effectively address challenges head-on, ensuring resilience and sustainable growth.

Why Lead With Coaching, in a 21st-Century World?

The Lead with Coaching programmes are uniquely valuable for today’s leaders. Built upon the global thought leadership and cross-industry experience of the founders, these programmes are enriched by their involvement in international coaching networks and partnerships with organisations dedicated to social impact, professional leadership, and pharmacist development. The diversity of industries and functions represented among our graduates speaks to the universality of the LWC approach, helping each participant create a positive ripple effect within their teams and communities.

Reflective Question

How could leading with a coaching mindset transform you, your leadership and your organisation?

What might change if you committed to embedding leading with coaching at every level?

Your Invitation to Join

Whether you’re new to the Lead with Coaching Foundation Programme or an LWC-F graduate ready to take on the Practitioner Programme, 2025 is your year to step further into purposeful leadership. Together, we’ll work to empower you with the mindset, tools, and network to create a lasting impact.

To learn more and begin your journey, visit www.leadwithcoaching.org.

Lead With Coaching | Foundation - In-Person & Online Upcoming Dates

• February/March 2025: In-person (4th, 5th, 25th, 26th); Online (February 12th & March 5th). Venue: TBC
• September 2025: In-person (8th, 9th, 15th, 16th); Online (10th & 17th). Venue: TBC

Lead With Coaching | Online Only

• May 2025: May 12th-15th, 19th-22nd

Lead With Coaching | Practitioner

• October/November 2024: In-person (Oct 22nd, 23rd, Nov 12th, 13th); Online (Nov 5th, 19th). (currently in-progress)
• October/November 2025: In-person (Oct 20th-23rd); Online (Oct 29th, Nov 5th). Venue: TBC

 🌟 Unlock the Power of Effective Delegation! 🌟 

As leaders, mastering the art of delegation is key to our success and the growth of our teams. With your strong leadership skills and adaptability, you can develop accountability while empowering others to shine!

✨ Start Small: Begin by delegating smaller tasks to new team members. Collaborate on projects to better understand their work style and personality. Remember, effective communication is vital in shaping a positive working relationship!

🔄 Establish a Workflow: Avoid the temptation to micromanage! Create a clear workflow, balancing progress monitoring with the autonomy your team needs to excel. Regular check-ins and simplified approval processes can keep things running smoothly.

🤝 Embrace Letting Go: Trusting your team is the most challenging yet rewarding step. As they become familiar with your preferences, gradually relinquish control and empower them to take ownership. This boosts their confidence and frees you to focus on strategic initiatives.

Let’s embrace effective delegation and watch our teams thrive! 💪 #Leadership #Delegation #Teamwork #ProfessionalGrowth  #Coaching  

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