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Having noticed an increase in the number of Agile Coaches coming to our ICF Accredited Coach Training Programmes, we are curious to explore how these two professional paths make an interesting & complementary synergy. Agile coaches and Leaders are often in two minds about ICF Coaching, hence this expert blog aims to satiate that query. Read on…

“To win the game, go where the puck is going to be, not where it already is.” The Agile/Scrum/Lean industry is going through a tectonic shift. The increasing focus on merging the ‘Coaching competencies’ along with the techniques, tools, and frameworks of Agile Methodology has gained traction, globally.

Ajay, an Agile Professional at one of the ‘big four’ corporations has had a stellar career. For the last 12 years, he has successfully led agile teams for product design and development. His track record speaks volumes about his expertise in Agile Methodologies. Off late, the deployment of the projects has been slipping away. In a recent Enterprise-wide Agile intervention, the team, though well equipped, could not deliver the required outcomes. Ajay wondered, where has he gon

Dear Leader, “We won’t take you back, we only propel you forward in the year.” To be  ‘Regal’  is to be majestic in life (Professionally and Personally) and as we draw curtains to the eventful 2021, we ask you to introspect and envision the transformation and progress in your journey ahead. Presenting a snapshot of our journey with ‘YOU’. Please feel free to watch, read and listen to any of the following resources. ICF India Conclave 2021 was the biggest coaching event of the

In the medical field, several opportunities for coaching exist. Coaching can help patients overcome the burden of their illness, which could be physical, mental, or financial. Coaching can benefit doctors, nurses, and other staff to cope with the pressures of their job. Caregivers too can benefit from coaching. How can doctors add Coaching to their repertoire? Is it time to include coaching in the medical ecosystem? The following talk by expert coaches and domain experts from

“Coaching competencies complete an HR Leader.” – Regal Unlimited The time has arrived for the HR leaders to focus on coaching initiatives in their organizations. Considering the turbulent changes, traditional developmental interventions are becoming less productive and successful. Executive coaching provides innovative opportunities to enable HR initiatives to be in sync with business vision. Demonstrating mindful presence while engaging a diverse workforce with driving chang

While Coaching in sports and academics has shown tangible value, I have often wondered, what is the real value of coaching to an organization, its culture, and delivering value to the business? This power talk by business leaders from two highly respected organizations – Google and Microsoft that have embraced coaching, addressed this as part of ICF Coaching Conclave 2021, India.  Madhuri Duggirala, Senior Executive, Google India, has 23+ years of technical experience across

At the outset, let me confess that I was personally looking forward to this session, and I must commend the organizing team of ICF Coaching Conclave 2021, India to have included a diverse set of speakers for the event. Amongst listening to the vibrant topics like coaching, strategy, Business of coaching, Team performance coaching, etc getting a chance to listen to the serene and calm voice of Sister Shivani added another dimension to this conclave. I recollect listening to si

A growing number of organizations build a coaching culture that offers employees at all levels the opportunity to grow their skills, enhance their value and reach their professional goals while building a high-performance organization. Coaching culture in organizations creates an environment, where employees are encouraged to find solutions themselves rather than look for directions from supervisors. This increases the overall capacity of the organization. The three-panel mem

Life is a roller coaster ride with ups and downs. One word that separates those who plow ahead through adversities and those who fall by the side is – resilience. Abraham Lincoln said, “It’s not about how many times you fall, but how many times you get back up”. Nothing has tested our resilience like Covid, in recent times. The pandemic has not spared any individual or organization. Nevertheless, success narratives have emerged while people grew stronger (antifragility in ac

Business excellence as studied in my MBA had two critical elements, organizational performance, and organizational climate. While many leaders focus on performance, the research indicates that it is the Organizational Climate that catalyzes performance. Hence, Business Excellence, or BE as we commonly called it, is achieved when organizations look at every employee as an invaluable human resource. Professional coaching enables employees in leading themselves, teams, and organ

The ICF Coaching Conclave 2021, India had a series of accomplished leaders sharing their most valuable insights covering a vast range of topics revolving around coaching. I also got an opportunity to listen to some of the brilliant minds of the Industry. I attempt to capture some of our collective key takeaways from the talks. The first session commenced with a  powerful address by Mr. Sridhar Vembu, the co-founder and CEO of Zoho Corp. In the last 25 years, Zoho Corp. has em