C-Suite Mastery Profiles of Elite Executive Coaches

1. Vol. 02 Issue-03 Feb ua y 2024 | theeducationview.com Center for Excellence C-Suite Mastery: Proles of Executive Coaching Approaches Effective Communication Strategies for C-Suite Leaders Dr Usman Zafar Piloting Worldwide Business Landscape Crowe Elevating Leadership Excellence Succession Planning and Leadership Development Leadership Strategies of Coaches at the Helm Maxcene

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5. Letter from the Editor The World of E Elite Executive Coaches xecutive coaching is a highly specialized ?ield that focuses on partnering with top- level executives to help them achieve their full potential and excel in their leadership roles. These coaches are experts in providing personalized and E tailored guidance, support, and feedback designed to meet everyone's unique needs and goals. They act as trusted allies, offering a safe space to discuss con?idential issues, share insights, and provide constructive feedback. In addition, they serve as sounding boards, offering perspective and insights on complex business challenges and helping executives navigate dif?icult decisions. Executive coaches also play an essential role in fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth, promoting innovation, and driving organizational success. Their expertise and guidance are critical in helping executives build con?idence, enhance their leadership skills, and achieve their full potential. Our latest edition, C-Suite Mastery: Pro?iles of Elite Executive Coaches, The Education View, delves into executive coaching, exploring the journeys and insights of top-tier coaches who specialize in guiding C-suite leaders to achieve their fullest potential. These coaches possess a unique blend of expertise, empathy, and strategic guidance, enabling executives to navigate challenges, unlock new perspectives, and drive sustainable success. The pro?iles offer valuable insights into the art and science of executive coaching. We hope this edition honors these visionaries. By celebrating the achievements and methodologies of these elite coaches, we aim to ignite a ripple effect of empowerment, growth, and innovation in leadership development. Just as honoring exemplary individuals is vital in fostering inclusive and equitable educational environments, recognizing the expertise and dedication of executive coaches is essential in cultivating a culture of excellence and continuous improvement Education is the power in the corporate world. to think clearly, the power T H E Have an engaging read! to act well in the world's work, and the power to appreciate life. - Maria Christopher - Brigham Young

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7. Interviews Dr Usman with TEV 18 Page Zafar Piloting Worldwide Business Landscape Mel 24 Page Ross Mastering Modern Leadership Executive Coaching Approaches Effective Communication Strategies 20 Page Articles for C-Suite Leaders Succession Planning and Leadership Development 26Page Leadership Strategies of Coaches at the Helm Maxcene Elevating Leadership Excellence Crowe

8. C-Suite Mastery: Profiles of Elite Executive Coaches FEBUARY - Issue 04 Dr. Anuraag is a well-known expert in family Managing Partner, business consulting, recognized for his distinctive Dr. Anuraag Guglaani hands-on approach in revitalizing businesses by Wazir Advisors implementing systematic processes. With a career spanning academia, government, and private industry, Dr. Zafar has cultivated CEO, Dr. Usman Zafar expertise in eGovernment, intelligent cities, and World Business Hub (WBH) business development. Mary Gardner is an energetic and captivating public Veterinarian, Innovator, speaker who leverages her extensive career Professional Speaker Mary Gardner background and personal experiences to inspire and empower audiences. With a diverse background spanning healthcare administration, receptionist roles, and catering, Consultant and CEO, Maxcene Crowe Maxcene's journey into facilities management MCFM Global showcases her tenacity and adaptability. Mel Ross, the visionary Founder of Adapt2Digital, Founder, Mel Ross stands as a guiding force amidst the progressive Adapt2Digital wave of digital transformation.

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11. Special Feature Maxcene Crowe Elevating Leadership Excellence usinesses grow, architects of ef?iciency, prosper, and expand guaranteeing the accuracy B when led by of organisational proactive, resourceful operations. Maxcene people who coordinate Crowe, a Consultant and smooth operations. These CEO at MCFM Global, is a diligent professionals skilled, high-impact, and manage a wide range of in?luential ?igure creating duties, including supplier ef?icient strategies for sourcing and contract client-oriented solutions in negotiations. Competent in their best interest. strategic sourcing, When she graduated from negotiation, and client- University, Maxcene started centered solutions, these working for a Healthcare masterminds are pro?icient Trust as a Contracts at negotiating the Administrator on a part- complexities of service time basis. She played a procurement for maximum crucial role in the successful facility functionality. completion of various Each client is They play an integral part community development different with some in creating effective projects through her facilities management knowledge and experience similarities; never procedures and providing of JCT80 construction solutions that are focused contract defect liability assume all are the on the requirements of the clauses. same. customer. Their distinctive Due to personal combination of abilities circumstances changing, makes them successful Maxcene soon managed to “ “ The Education View February 2024

12. 12 outstanding ability to motivations in order to balance ?ive distinct jobs, individualised, holistic, and including those of a Care comprehend dif?icult obtain insight into the basic intensely inquiring Bank employee, a busy situations quickly. dynamics that shape approach to every client She demonstrates a great company actions. doctor's of?ice receptionist, engagement. and even a job providing ability to produce results by In her quest for catering and bar services approaching each obstacle comprehensive Client Commitment and with a ?irm emphasis on understanding, Maxcene is Professional Achievement for nightclubs in addition to her daytime solutions. Her bravery to excellent at locating A few guiding beliefs and responsibilities. stand out and embrace her problem areas and learning practices stand out as uniqueness is at the very from both achievements pillars of knowledge Maxcene was determined to heart of who she is. By and failures. When used throughout Maxcene's follow a speci?ic doing this, Maxcene has not effectively, the power of professional career. She only discovered her calling "why" can serve as a places a strong emphasis on professional path. It was a deliberate move that but has also emerged as a lighthouse to guide you to openness and transparency, eventually resulted in her role model for individuals the problem's core. and this concept guides her who value authenticity, Maxcene is aware of how dealings with clients. Her ?irst job in facilities management with CBX Ltd. bravery, and a ?irm important it is to recognise approach is fundamentally This position as a trainee commitment to changing in?luencers and utilise their based on maintaining the world. Her story is proof potential in order to objectivity, ?lexibility, and facilities manager was more than simply a job; it was the of the strength of staying negotiate the challenging adaptability in the face of start of an exciting career. true to oneself, standing business environment changing conditions, out, and emerging as a solid successfully. By avoiding making sure that the client's She accepted the dif?iculties of a taxing three-hour force during the chaos, previously tried and failed demands are always put roundtrip to the job site as a solving issues, and enacting methods, this strategy not ?irst. change with unshakable only avoids wasting time Going above and beyond necessary step towards his goals. tenacity. but also avoids reinventing is a core value of her work She started her the wheel. ethic, not just a sign of her Know Your Client professional dedication. Her professional career at 27 in the exciting and enticing One crucial lesson Maxcene Her deep comprehension unrelenting commitment to ?ield of facilities Crowe emphasises is the art ultimately stems from the the idea of a culture of of client involvement. She conviction that each person ongoing learning and management. Her ability to forge a niche for herself in mainly focuses on the is different, even though development is evidence this extraordinary crucial value of getting to they may have that she recognises the know her client. She asserts commonalities. She ongoing nature of personal profession was a credit to her tenacity, adaptability, that the cornerstone of her advocates for an development. She promotes and unrelenting will. approach is the need to ask lots of questions in order to Embracing Uniqueness understand the customer with Distinction fully. Living by the motto "Dare to Although everyone has be different and embrace preconceived beliefs about one's unique self," Maxcene what makes an effective has carved out a unique strategy, Maxcene's skill is route for herself. She is in her capacity to set these known for being a "problem aside. Maxcene encourages solver," with the instinctive active listening, being In my opinion, it is important to capacity to enter stressful receptive to all forms of circumstances, evaluate the learning, and having a be open and transparent, confusion, and emerge as steadfast commitment to remain objective, flexible and the calm in the storm. Her understanding the adherence to objectivity, intricacies of each unique adaptable as circumstances ?irm opposition to political circumstance. She looks into change with your clients. game-playing, and the environment to ?ind the relentless focus on the task key players and are the foundations for her comprehend their “ “

13. Special Feature Maxcene Crowe Consultant and CEO, MCFM Global “ “ The Education View February 2024

14. I went in to assess the chaos, and became the calm, in the storm. 14“ “ the adoption of this culture among those around her, creating an atmosphere that is conducive to growth and development. Maxcene's approach is characterised by her insatiable thirst for information. She diligently seeks out insights outside of her specialty because she is aware of how the business landscape is always expanding and changing. She incorporates insightful viewpoints into her business practices by drawing on the experience of mentors and a variety of other sources. She places a special emphasis on

15. Special Feature crucial guidelines. The most successfully adopting their Maxcene notices a discoveries that are consistent with the important among them is language. Her dedication to growing emphasis on fundamental principles of the golden rule: never talk ensuring that her clients supply chain sustainability about or reveal clients' receive unique, ef?icient, in addition to technology educating, inspiring, and energising. names in any setting and highly personalised developments. This includes She supports ongoing without getting their consultation services is putting more of an permission. It demonstrates underscored by her emphasis on ESG self-improvement because she thinks that setting a her steadfast commitment adaptable and perceptive (Environmental, Social, and good example for others to upholding the con?idence approach. Governance) principles as her clients have in her. well as reporting carbon may be a powerful incentive. According to her, Beyond this, she practises Mobilisation Mastery emissions and supply chain encouraging people to move keen environmental The future presents an sustainability. Maxcene is awareness. She carefully encouraging trajectory for steadfast in her dedication outside of their comfort zones and sharing ideas chooses the locations for Mobilisation Mastery, to upholding sustainability with like-minded peers and private conversations, according to Maxcene objectives within making sure they take place Crowe's view. Her goal is to Mobilisation Mastery as a colleagues is crucial to fostering growth and in rooms rather than make Mobilisation Mastery supporter of sustainable creativity. hallways. This careful the leading expert in practises and creating a “ “ attention to detail integrating transition skills positive social impact. Maxcene's journey serves as demonstrates her into organisations and Additionally, she fervently both a re?lection of her commitment to upholding raising the bar on urges others to support the the con?identiality that her knowledge in this crucial B1G1(Business for Good) personal and professional development and a case clients are entitled to. area of facilities community causes based on study of the regenerative She extends her management. She imagines the 17 UN Sustainability dedication to con?identiality a setting in which both Goals, resulting in a positive potential of an open, ?lexible, and curious by being careful and clients and service social impact on the lives of mindset. Those that have prudent in her providers are able to make others and their communication. In important discoveries, communities. the honour of working with her ?ind inspiration in her correspondence, only ending the typical errors commitment to the values pertinent parties are caused by a lack of empathy In simple terms, Maxcene invited, reducing the or a thorough sees a world in which of shared learning, constant growth, and true client possibility of comprehension of the Mobilisation Mastery commitment. unintentionally disclosing complexities that underlie a emerges as a source of successful mobilisation. knowledge, in which sensitive information. Trust-Centric Consulting Maxcene maintains a Maxcene is acutely aware interdisciplinary In her capacity as a consistent and courteous of the major role that AI and collaborations and technology play in the technological developments consultant, Maxcene Crowe response in circumstances consistently emphasises the where inquiries can sector and anticipates the reshape the business importance of privacy and potentially pierce the cloak changing trends within it. landscape, and in which She sees these technologies sustainable best practices in con?identiality. She is aware of con?identiality, simply that the foundation of any emphasising that the topic taking the stage and transition and mobilisations fruitful client-consultant is con?idential and cannot enhancing mobilisation are ingrained into business processes' ef?icacy and practices. Her vision is not relationship is trust, be shared. without which progress and ef?iciency. just a prediction; it mutual gain are impossible Maxcene is an expert at Additionally, she imagines represents a dedication to a market where there is reshaping mobilisation and to achieve. Maxcene is adapting and using tactics adamant about protecting that are compatible with improved client-provider transition management in private information because many leadership styles, engagement and alliances. the future to make it more The deeper understanding effective, sympathetic, and she recognises the weight of despite not being a coach by T H E reputational harm that de?inition. Her strategy is and alignment that may be socially responsible. con?identiality violations based on the essential idea fostered by these cooperative arrangements may cause. of comprehending the Her approach to leaders she works with, will ultimately result in smoother and more maintaining con?identiality spotting their distinctive is supported by a number of business models, and effective transitions. The Education View February 2024

18. 18 Dr Usman Piloting Worldwide Zafar Business Landscape lite coaches are success of CEOs by helping essential positions in understanding of the global essential for them become more self- academia, the public, and business environment, E supporting aware and enhancing their the commercial sectors. He ability to develop executives to overcome leadership abilities. turned the organization into relationships and resilience. obstacles at work, develop With over 20 years of a one-stop shop for global The Education View had specialized plans, and experience, Dr Usman expansion, establishing an interview with Dr Usman improve performance. Zafar, CEO of World alliances with more than 90 Zafar. These leaders provide Business Hub (WBH), is a businesses globally and personalized mentoring, seasoned IT and business completing more than 100 Below are the excerpts from strategic insights, and projects across North Africa executive who has made a the interview: and the Middle East Could you share your emotional intelligence renowned name in the distinctively. They support United Arab Emirates. His (MENA). journey to becoming a the development and career path includes Widely recognized prominent ?igure in your worldwide, he has won industry and the pivotal multiple accolades. These moments that shaped values inform his social your career? responsibility, innovation, I am a seasoned IT and excellence, and integrity business leader with over decision-making. His advice 20 years of experience in to prospective professionals the UAE, including senior stresses passion, roles in academia, government, and private industry. I have a proven track record of success in leading and executing complex projects, managing teams, and building relationships with key stakeholders. My expertise includes eGovernment, D Dr r U Us sm ma an n Z Za af fa ar r intelligent cities, and business development. CEO, As CEO of World Business Adapt2digital Hub (WBH), I have founded and led the company to become a one-stop shop for international companies looking to expand into the UAE and the MENA region. I have secured partnerships with over 90 companies worldwide and delivered over 100 projects across the

19. Interview with TEV world a better place to live MENA region, mainly in the • Lack of capacity. • I was awarded as a by creating job public sector. "Leading Smart City • Lack of a track record. Previously, I served as IT opportunities. World Expert in the MENA • Failure to provide Director for the Ajman Business Hub (WBH) signs Region. bankable projects. mandate with developing Ruler's Court, where I • H.E. Brigadier Sultan Al • The MENA region is managed all eGovernment countries in healthcare, Nuaimi - General perceived as a relatively projects for the state of education, smart cities, Directorate of Residency high-risk region for infrastructure development, Ajman and established and Foreigners Affairs - investment. relationships with youth development, green Ras Al Khaimah, honored • Use blockchain renowned companies energy, and other areas to me as a "Senior Board technology to improve worldwide. I was also build the countries through Advisor Locus Chain" for security and Managing Director at Al Public Private Partnerships an outstanding transparency. Taqnyah Business Solutions, (PPPs) or Build-Operate- Contribution at where I converted the Transfer (BOT)projects. Innovation Conference Have you received any company into a pro?it center We are uniquely and delivered a Keynote noteworthy awards or in less than three years positioned to provide these Speech on Blockchain recognition for your ?ield despite the global economic services to governments GCC Challenges contributions? crisis. worldwide and create job organized by Federal I have a massive list of I began my career as a opportunities. I am Authority of Identity & awards. Below is a University Lecturer at passionate about making a Citizenship on 19th of prominent list of awards I Ajman University, where I difference in people's lives Feb 2019 at Hilton Hotel have received. taught various IT courses, and have built partnerships RAK, UAE. served on university across the globe to make it • I received an Excellence • The International Prime committees, and managed happen. Award from General Dahi Awards. the university's Khalfan, chief of Dubai • The "Global Achievers Technosphere Research What are some of the Police, for implementing Centre. most signi?icant Award" in Bangkok, the successful eNotary challenges you've Thailand, in 2022 at the project for Dubai Courts. I am a highly sought-after encountered, and how Indo-Thai Business speaker, delivering over 500 have you overcome them? Development Conference What advice do you have keynote speeches Public-Private Partnerships organized by the Institute for others aspiring to worldwide. I also received (PPPs) have become of Economic Studies in make a difference in your increasingly popular in the several awards, including Bangkok, Thailand. ?ield? the Top 51 Global In?luential Middle East and North • Awarded Top 51 Most Here is some advice for Leaders in Smart Cities Africa (MENA) region in Impactful Smart Cities others aspiring to make a (2019). recent years as Leaders Globally difference in the ?ield of I am a passionate and governments seek to attract Awarded Top 51 Most expanding businesses into driven individual with a private investment and Impactful Smart Cities new markets, without solid commitment to expertise to help ?inance Leaders Globally – by mentioning the name WBH: and deliver major excellence. I am con?ident World CSR Day & World that my skills and infrastructure projects. Sustainability. • Be passionate about experience would be However, several signi?icant • Leading Smart City helping businesses grow challenges still need to be valuable to your Expert in the MENA and succeed. organization. addressed to ensure the Region Leading Smart • Be knowledgeable about successful implementation City Expert in the MENA the global business What is the overarching of PPPs in the region. Region- by 8th landscape. mission and vision that International Smart City • Be able to build drives your work? Some of the most Conference & Expo. relationships with I have served as a Board signi?icant challenges to • GCC Young Achieve businesses and investors. Advisor to several blue-chip PPPs in MENA include: Award GCC Young • Be persistent and companies and traveled the • Lack of a supportive legal Achieve Award - by World T H E world. I now have a mission resilient. and institutional CSR Awards. and vision to make the framework. The Education View February 2024

20. Executive Coaching Approaches 20 Effective Strategies C C- -S Su uiit te e forLeaders

21. Article n the dynamic world of Key Communication Understanding the business, effective Importance of Strategies for C-Suite I communication stands Communication for Leaders as the foundation of Clarity and Conciseness: C-Suite Leaders successful leadership, C-suite executives hold C-suite leaders must distill especially for C-suite pivotal roles in driving complex ideas and executives. The ability to strategies into clear, concise organizational strategy and convey ideas, inspire teams, vision. Their effectiveness in messages that resonate with and navigate complex communication not only diverse audiences. By avoiding jargon and situations with clarity and shapes internal culture and con?idence is paramount. employee engagement but unnecessary technical This article delves into the also in?luences external details, they ensure that essential communication stakeholders, including communication is easily strategies that C-suite investors, customers, and understood and actionable. leaders must master to partners. Clear and Active Listening: thrive in their roles, with a compelling communication Prioritizing active listening focus on executive coaching fosters trust, alignment, and is essential for C-suite approaches that facilitate collaboration, thereby leaders. By seeking to growth and development. driving organizational understand the perspectives success and sustainability. and concerns of others before formulating responses, they foster trust and encourage open dialogue within the organization. The Education View February 2024

22. Executive Coaching Approaches 22 their teams behind common By offering constructive Authenticity and Role-Playing Scenarios: Transparency: Authenticity Simulated scenarios and goals and inspire collective feedback, challenging builds credibility and trust role-playing exercises action. However, achieving assumptions, and clarity in communication facilitating self-re?lection, among stakeholders. C-suite provide C-suite leaders with leaders should opportunities to practice requires careful coaches help C-suite leaders communicate openly and communication skills in consideration of audience identify areas for growth dynamics, context, and and develop actionable transparently, realistic settings. acknowledging both These interactive messaging channels. C-suite strategies for improvement. successes and challenges experiences enable leaders leaders must tailor their Moreover, executive communication strategies to coaching fosters a while remaining true to to re?ine their approach, their values and principles. adapt to different resonate with diverse supportive environment for Tailored Communication: audiences, and anticipate stakeholders, ensuring that experimentation and risk- their messages are relevant, taking, enabling leaders to Recognizing that different potential challenges. stakeholders have unique Feedback and Re?lection: meaningful, and easily stretch beyond their needs and preferences, C- Regular feedback sessions understood. comfort zones and re?ine Moreover, effective their communication suite leaders must tailor with executive coaches their communication facilitate ongoing learning communication extends approaches in real-world strategies accordingly. and growth. C-suite leaders beyond the dissemination of settings. information; it is also about Whether addressing receive constructive employees, shareholders, or feedback on their fostering meaningful Conclusion customers, adapting the communication connections and building Effective communication is trust. Authenticity and a fundamental skill for C- tone and format of performance, identify areas communication enhances for re?inement, and develop transparency lie at the heart suite leaders, in?luencing relevance and engagement. action plans for continuous of trust-building, as organizational culture, employee engagement, and improvement. stakeholders value leaders Executive Coaching who demonstrate integrity, stakeholder relationships. Approaches to Enhance Peer Learning and honesty, and vulnerability. By mastering key communication strategies Communication Skills Collaboration: Executive By sharing their Individualized Assessment: coaching programs often experiences, acknowledging and leveraging executive Executive coaches conduct incorporate peer learning mistakes, and soliciting coaching approaches, C- suite leaders can enhance comprehensive assessments and collaboration feedback, C-suite leaders of C-suite leaders' opportunities, allowing C- can cultivate an their ability to inspire, communication strengths suite leaders to exchange environment of openness in?luence, and lead with impact. Clear, authentic, and and areas for improvement. insights, share best and mutual respect. In This personalized approach practices, and learn from doing so, they not only tailored communication allows for targeted each other's experiences. foster stronger fosters trust, alignment, and collaboration, driving interventions and This collective approach relationships but also create development plans tailored fosters a culture of a culture where individuals organizational success in an to each leader's unique continuous learning and feel valued, heard, and increasingly complex and interconnected business needs. development within the empowered to contribute Skill-Building Exercises: executive team. their best. landscape. As C-suite Executive coaching C-suite leaders often ?ind Executive coaching serves leaders invest in honing their communication skills, programs incorporate skill- themselves at the forefront as a valuable resource for C- building exercises designed of organizational change, suite leaders seeking to they position themselves to enhance key whether it's implementing enhance their and their organizations for sustained growth, communication new strategies, driving communication skills and T H E competencies, such as innovation, or managing leadership effectiveness. innovation, and excellence. public speaking, emotional crises. In such scenarios, the Through personalized intelligence, and con?lict power of clear and concise assessments, skill-building resolution. Through practice communication cannot be exercises, and role-playing and feedback, C-suite overstated. By articulating a scenarios, executive coaches leaders develop con?idence compelling vision and provide valuable insights and pro?iciency in various outlining a strategic and guidance tailored to communication contexts. roadmap, leaders can rally each leader's unique needs. The Education View February 2024

24. 24 Ross Mastering Modern Leadership journey into change and over the world. What is the overarching transformation began. Her My marketing career mission and vision that allowed me to explore how drives your work? knowledge serves as an instruction manual for digital technologies can In 2013, these areas of aspiring leaders and bring value and bene?it to experience and expertise the human experience and came together when we executive trainers in an era where modernization is not ethically provide data to founded the business that is an option but a must. keep enriching and evolving today Adapt2Digital. The “ that experience over time. I premise and belief have Her story inspires leaders to impact the rapidly guess that's how I got into remained unchanged: that evolving digital landscape change and transformation. the gift of our age is our ability to reconnect with signi?icantly. It's more than Having experienced just a story of personal different places, humanity using digital and success. She shed light on environments, and data for good. The only difference is her remarkable journey in situations with a thirst for the industry while the future, curiosity around whether this is passive or discussing with us. the potential of technology, active. Most importantly, we can all agree that culture he wave of digital The Education View had and a deep connection to transformation is an interview with Mel Ross. humans and humanity shifts by looking up. For me, T progressive and drove my interest and this is key. Our leaders often do not realize the power dynamic. Within this ?luid Below are the excerpts from development as a mentor domain, Mel Ross, the the interview: and coach. they wield when it comes to innovative and visionary Adapt2Digital was a the success of change or transformation. It is not just Founder of Adapt2Digital Could you share your company set up to support is a source of guidance for journey to becoming a leaders in creating effective the decisions they make; it leaders managing the prominent ?igure in your digital strategies. But is how they show up and how they role model the complexities of today's industry and the pivotal something strange was corporate environment. moments that shaped happening. Whenever we future in the eyes of the Driven by a strong desire to your career? were working with a client, workforce that is the actual driver of success in my explore new places and an I have always had an af?inity the CEO or senior leader insatiable curiosity about for adventure and the would often speak to me experience. how technology and people future, coupled with a con?idently, asking for If culture eats strategy for breakfast, mindset eats interact, she has skillfully curiosity about what drives guidance to learn and combined executive people to behave and act the develop their modernity. culture for lunch! coaching, change way they do. My early That was when Modern What are the primary management, and digital career combined these two Mindset Theory became a marketing. things by working in the thing—working with aims and goals you have With the advent of emergent digital marketing leaders as mentors to help set for yourself in 2024 and beyond? Adapt2Digital, a company space. I have also been lucky them explore their beliefs committed to assisting that my career and life have around the future and In 2024, I aim to work more leaders in devising effective allowed me to work and live digital and data. closely with individual leaders, CEO entrepreneurs, digital strategies, Ross's in different countries all

25. Interview with TEV Adapt2Digital was a company set up to support leaders in creating effective digital strategies. I also think that the recognition is something complexity and pace of that is given, not sought. “ “ I am incredibly proud that change can often drive leaders to react and rely too a recognized leadership heavily on the past to make book published this year, critical decisions instead of Reimagining Leadership: being more responsive and Empowering Growth and leaning into what's possible. Performance Through Mentoring and coaching are Purposeful Change and fundamental support Constructive Culture by Dr. mechanisms that should be Elie Daher, has two chapters more readily available to dedicated to Modern leaders to make this shift. Of Mindset and my work. course, I am biased when and business owners who reaching a mid-life point, asked how best I can Can you share some overcome these challenges insights into your plans? have a passion and belief in often coupled with the future so I can help menopause. because my answer would I think a massive amount of them make that a reality for lie front and center with support is needed to help What are some of the developing a modern bridge the gap between their path and that of the organization they lead. most signi?icant mindset to show up as a leaders and modernization. I am also keen to expand challenges you've current leader. Assisting leaders to my volunteering work as a encountered, and how recognize who they are mentor and coach, helping have you overcome them? Have you received any drives success in a modern SMEs here in the UK thrive The seed of self-awareness noteworthy awards or world, less what they do, and working with has de?ined effective recognition for your ?ield and bringing the three passionate people leadership for decades. This contributions? tenets into leadership worldwide who have a remains one of the biggest I am not really into shiny practice. dream and need some challenges working with things, to be honest. For this If we can continue to support to make that real leaders in the change and reason, I tend to stay away work towards normalizing and change their lives transformation space. The from accolades. However, the human side of forever. This year, I also certainty of modernization based on customer feedback leadership and the launched a passion project is absolute. However, it's a and research, I have been imperative of role model focusing on female challenge to help leaders awarded the most leadership in culture work, entrepreneurs, leaders, and translate that into practice, innovative executive we can have a positive T H E business owners navigating into how they show up in mentoring organization impact. some of the challenges of the eyes of others. this year. For me, The Education View February 2024

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27. Article Leadership of S St tr ra at te eg giie es s Coaches at the Helm n the realm of executive By providing unbiased coaching, leaders serve feedback, challenging I as pivotal ?igures assumptions, and offering guidance, executive coaches guiding individuals toward personal and professional empower leaders to growth while also shaping overcome obstacles, leverage their strengths, the future of organizations through effective succession and cultivate the mindset planning and leadership and skills needed for sustained success. development. The Role of Executive Strategies for Succession Planning Coaches in Leadership Development Succession planning is Executive coaches serve as essential for the long-term catalysts for transformation, sustainability and success of working closely with organizations, ensuring a leaders to unlock their full seamless transition of potential and achieve peak leadership and continuity of performance. Beyond vision and strategy. addressing immediate Executive coaches play a challenges and skill gaps, critical role in identifying executive coaches take a and grooming high- holistic approach to potential talent to assume leadership development, leadership roles in the delving into core values, future. beliefs, and behaviors that shape leaders' effectiveness. The Education View February 2024

28. Succession Planning and Leadership Development 28 Talent Identi?ication: develop strategies for adaptability and resilience and adaptability. In today's Executive coaches possess a grooming their successors. in the face of disruption. rapidly changing business keen eye for talent, landscape, the ability to recognizing individuals who Leadership Development Diversity, Equity, and learn and evolve is demonstrate the potential to Strategies: Inclusion (DEI) paramount for leaders to lead. Through assessments, In addition to succession Executive coaches play a stay ahead of the curve and feedback, and observation, planning, executive coaches vital role in promoting drive innovation. employ various strategies to diversity, equity, and Moreover, executive executive coaches identify emerging leaders and assess nurture leadership talent inclusion within coaches serve as trusted their readiness for greater within organizations. organizations. By raising advisors and sounding awareness, challenging boards for leaders grappling responsibilities. Leadership Competency biases, and advocating for with complex decisions and Leadership Assessment and Development: inclusive leadership dilemmas. Through Executive coaches work practices, coaches help con?idential discussions and Development: Executive coaches conduct with leaders to develop leaders create objective feedback, coaches comprehensive assessments essential leadership environments where all help leaders gain clarity, competencies, such as individuals feel valued, perspective, and con?idence of leadership competencies, strengths, and areas for strategic thinking, respected, and empowered in their decision-making development. Based on communication, decision- to contribute their best. processes. By providing a making, and emotional Executive coaching stands safe space for leaders to these insights, they design tailored development plans intelligence. Through as a cornerstone in the explore ideas, voice to address skill gaps, targeted coaching and leadership development concerns, and seek feedback, leaders enhance journey of organizations. guidance, coaches enable enhance leadership capabilities, and prepare their effectiveness and drive With their guidance, them to navigate challenges individuals for future executives can hone their organizational performance. with resilience and leadership roles. skills, navigate challenges, determination. Leadership Presence and and drive organizational success. One of the most Mentorship and Sponsorship: In?luence: Conclusion Executive coaches serve as crucial aspects of executive Executive coaches wield Executive coaches help mentors and sponsors, leaders cultivate executive coaching lies in succession signi?icant in?luence in planning, ensuring that providing guidance, support, presence and in?luence, shaping the future of and advocacy to emerging leadership pipelines remain organizations through enabling them to inspire leaders. By sharing their and mobilize others toward robust and future-ready. effective succession Executive coaches play a planning and leadership wisdom, networks, and a shared vision. By re?ining experiences, executive pivotal role in identifying development. By leveraging communication skills, coaches accelerate the building rapport, and high-potential individuals their expertise, insights, and within an organization and experience, executive development of future mastering persuasion leaders and prepare them providing them with the coaches empower leaders to techniques, leaders elevate for the challenges of their impact and credibility necessary support and realize their full potential, development opportunities drive organizational executive leadership. within their organizations. to prepare them for performance, and build a Succession Planning Change Management and leadership roles. pipeline of talent for the Furthermore, executive future. As organizations Workshops: Innovation: Executive coaches facilitate coaches facilitate a culture navigate the complexities of Executive coaches support workshops and training leaders in navigating change of continuous learning and today's business landscape, growth within the guidance and support sessions focused on and fostering innovation succession planning and organizations. By provided by executive within their organizations. leadership development. By fostering a growth encouraging leaders to coaches at the helm will re?lect on their experiences, continue to be instrumental These interactive sessions mindset, encouraging provide leaders with experimentation, and learn from their successes in fostering a culture of opportunities to explore promoting a culture of and failures, and embrace leadership excellence, T H E new perspectives, coaches innovation, and growth. leadership best practices, learning and agility, leaders engage in peer learning, and drive organizational foster a mindset of agility The Education View February 2024

30. Mascot School Colors Year Founded 1992 AYA Eagle Teal & Gold Affilia?on: Islam Early Childhood Elementary Middle School High School Department VPK- K 1-5 6-8 9-12 Girls 53 221 130 139 Boys 67 184 132 138 120 405 262 277 Total

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