Coaching Real Leaders

From uncovering the belief that’s quietly holding you back… to mapping your path to the C-suite… to recovering after a career-defining mistake — executive coach Muriel Wilkins is back with real, unscripted coaching conversations that take you inside the lives of leaders at pivotal moments. And for the first time ever, you’ll get new episodes twice a month, all year long - no more waiting between seasons.
Listen in as leaders wrestle with ambition, visibility, competition, fulfillment, and the hard challenges that come with the job. Plus, check out a brand-new monthly series — Ask Muriel Anything — where Muriel answers the toughest leadership questions straight from listeners.
The new season of Coaching Real Leaders drops March 2.
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LinkedIn: @Muriel Maignan Wilkins
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Read Muriel’s book: LeadershipUnblocked.com
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She’s a leader who unexpectedly finds herself running a company, but isn’t sure it is the right role for her long-term. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through defining what she can do versus what she wants to do, the level of responsibility she truly wants, and what might lie at the heart of her current discomfort.

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Further reading:

Check out Muriel’s new book, Leadership Unblocked: leadershipunblocked.com

Join Muriel in her Group Coaching Intensive Program: Leadershipunblocked.com/group

The Skills and Habits Aspiring CEOs Need to Build

Is the C Suite Right For You?

What It Takes to Become a CEO

The Hard Truth About Being a CEO

Soft Skills Matter Now More Than Ever
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He’s relatively new to being a people manager after working hard and getting promoted quickly at his organization. He’s struggling with communicating and managing effectively with some on his team, especially former peers. Executive coach Muriel Wilkins guides this leader through how he’s currently trying to motivate people, what is or isn’t working, and how he can scale his leadership even further.

Check out Muriel’s new book, Leadership Unblocked: leadershipunblocked.com

How to Manage Your Former Peers

What to Do First When Managing Former Peers

5 Pieces of Advice for First Time Managers

5 Techniques to Build Rapport With Your Colleagues
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She’s climbed the ladder at her company through many years and phases of growth. Now, she’s sensing a changing organizational tide and isn’t sure where she fits in its future. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader through defining her value, working through possible scenarios at her organization, and taking a step forward into her next career phase.

Further reading:

Check out Muriel’s new book, Leadership Unblocked, out October 28th: leadershipunblocked.com

How to Build Confidence at Work

Self-Efficacy: A Better Construct than Confidence

How Scale Changes a Manager’s Responsibilities

How Do I Adapt My Leadership as My Company Grows?

5 Ways to Set More Achievable Goals
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He is a leader looking to advance, but feels like he often struggles in meetings with more senior leadership. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches him through ways to approach these meetings differently and how to position himself to attain the higher level of leadership he wants.

Further reading:

Check out Muriel’s new book, Leadership Unblocked, out October 28th: leadershipunblocked.com

The Hidden Beliefs That Hold Leaders Back

Muriel’s Virtual Book Event

What Having a Growth Mindset Actually Means
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