Right Brained Leadership and Intuition
Just read this article in Time Magazine about the Science of Intuition -- totally worth the read and a very right brained approach for...
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Leadership & Organization Development
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About the
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Right-Brained Leadership
Leading on the Right Side of the Brain is a playful homage to Betty Edwards' groundbreaking book "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain."
Both her book and her immersive drawing course left an indelible mark on me. They unlocked the power of the creative, right-brained process, teaching me the art of "seeing" – a process, I believe, brimming with leadership lessons waiting to be unearthed. A yellow brick road of leadership lessons if you will (yep, there's something about that as well in the book!).
The book is an invitation and journey to rediscover, or perhaps awaken for the first time, your right-brain leadership potential.
Together, we'll push boundaries, redefine paradigms, and create a more human-centric world of work.
"To an extent, leadership is a lot like beauty; it's hard to define but you know it when you see it." Warren Bennis
LEADERSHIP IS KINDNESS, HUMANNESS, EMPATHY, DIGNITY, & RESPECT.
Bennis's observation captures the very essence of great leadership: it's not a set of rules or a formula etched in stone. It's an art, a dance between vision and execution, inspiration and action. It's the leader who ignites the spark within their team, who empowers individuals to not just perform but to create.
This intangible quality, this "je ne sais quoi" of leadership, is precisely what makes it so captivating. It's a testament to the power of the right brain – the seat of creativity, intuition, and the ability to see the bigger picture.
My Background & Philosophy
When people zig, I typically zag. A known rule breaker and troublemaker (in a good way), I have traveled the world helping organizations improve their people and organizational capabilities.
A Bit of Philosophy
The pandemic has fundamentally reshaped the world of work. Now, more than ever, bringing empathy and humanness to the workplace is critical. We face a collective challenge: navigating this new reality and forging a path forward together.
That's where I come in. I help organizations reestablish equilibrium by empowering their people to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of work and life.
I Disrupt The Conventional Norms
I disrupt conventional norms across various domains including leadership development, organization development, meeting and workshop facilitation, workshop and curriculum design, presentation skills, executive coaching, communication strategies, recruitment practices, performance management, brand engagement, as well as employee and customer experience.
Co-conspirators (in the crusade to make the world of work, work better)
I have worked and consulted in the airline, telecommunications, high-tech, as well as non-profit industries working with: American Airlines, Sprint Nextel, Boost Mobile, Microsoft, Expedia, GREE Inc., Ubisoft, Massachusetts State Building Authority, Sony PlayStation Studios (just to name a few).
A Bit of Academics
I hold a BA in Humanities, an MA in Organization and Leadership Development, and a certification in Integrative Nutrition.
"Rich's skills as an Executive Coach have earned him a spot on the Coach Foundation, one of the biggest names in the coaching industry."
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & COACHING
I have 20+ years of experience successfully coaching and facilitating leadership development workshops at all levels. I specialize helping new leaders gain the skills necessary to be successful in their new role.
I have been a leader of organizations big and small. I have walked in the shoes of the leaders that I coach -- and that makes a big difference in the outcome of the coaching engagement.
LEARNING & ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT
If there has ever been a time when we need to reexamine organizational life, it’s now.
We are at a crossroads that has changed the world of work forever. The old ways of work will not engage and retain employees -- so let's design a blueprint to help reengage and reenergize your company.
Inclusion (DEI) helps build more vibrant, creative, and innovative organizations that will thrive into the future and I help organizations consider ways of creating more inclusive organizational cultures.
COMMUNICATION SKILL DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGIES
So many times in organizational life we make simple assumptions:
Everyone thinks the same way
Everyone works the same way
Everyone takes in information the same way
Everyone sees the world the same way
Everyone communicates the same way
When we stop to consider these points
it’s easy to understand how making simple assumptions can get in the way of effectively communicating a message.
I help people develop ways to effectively communicate at work and in life, as well as presentation development, design, and delivery.
OFFSITE MEETING DESIGN & FACILITATION
I design and facilitate meetings that stick. I will help your group stay on track, maintain a timely agenda, as well as design and facilitate interactive activities that help to move an agenda forward and help participants retain and act on the information discussed.
My design philosophy is "always interactive" and typically PowerPoint-free zones. You get more out of your time by pulling information out of participants instead of trying to push information in.
Participants stay focused, engaged, and energized throughout the day -- the way meetings/group sessions should be designed.
WORKSHOPS - Customized For Your Specific Needs
All Workshops Are Activity-Based & Totally Interactive
SERVANT LEADERSHIP
Turn Traditional Leadership Upside Down
A workshop that introduces participants to the concept of being in service to those you lead, and the benefits of following a Servant Leadership philosophy.
EXECUTIVE COACHING
Six Months of Focused Leadership Development
A six-month program that takes leadership skills and abilities to the next level.
ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT
Understand More About Your Organization
Understand what is going on in your organization and strategies to improve your culture and performance.
SAMPLE WORKSHOPS
I can customize any of the programs or create something totally new to meet the unique needs of your organization.
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Help Leaders Help Their Team
A workshop that helps leaders understand the critical role they have in motivating and coaching their teams through effective performance management.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
A Critical Skill In The Workplace
A workshop that introduces the basic knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as confidence to develop higher levels of Emotional Intelligence.
PRESENTATION SKILLS
Learn To Design Presentations That Stick
A workshop that introduces participants to more effective ways to develop and design presentations that people actually enjoy, understand, and take action on.
SAMPLE WORKSHOPS
Grow your people -- grow your organization.
INTERVIEW SKILLS
Improve Your Employment Brand
Help your employees understand the critical role they play in representing your employment brand and reputation, as well as the start of an employee experience throughout the recruiting and interview process.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Get Your Point Across
A blend of Everything DiSC Workplace assessments to understand different personality types and communication preferences, as well as communication strategies that help to get your point across.
IS LEADERSHIP FOR ME?
A Day In The Life of a Leader
A day to take people through the life of a leader. Designed for people who are considering taking a leadership track in their career and giving them information up-front about what it's like to be a leader so they can make a more informed decision about the role.
FAN MAIL
Rich is insightful and inspiring. He's got a special knack for asking all the right questions which often result in personal understanding. His guidance this past year has made a profound impact on my professional and personal lives, and I highly recommend working with him to improve your savvy, skills, and self-awareness.
Jeff P
Rich is an amazing listener with a keen sense for guiding you through the coaching process to support your professional growth. He is collaborative, frank and constructive in his approach. I was fortunate to work with him and have grown in my role as an operational leader within my organization as a result. I would welcome the opportunity to work with him in the future and would not hesitate to recommend him.
Pat K
Rich and I worked together on the design and delivery of a training program to support a newly-designed performance management approach. Rich is by far the most creative instructional designer I've ever worked with. The best (and most genuine and true) thing I can say about Rich is that I became a better designer and a better facilitator having worked with him. He's a gift.
Jane T
Rich is one of those rare L&D professionals who combine equally outstanding skills in instructional design, facilitation, coaching and consulting. Every day, Rich inspires me with his creative and innovative design skills. His great, grounded energy as a facilitator transforms his participants by opening them up to learning and growth. At client meetings, he is the one asking those challenging questions that empower others to reach their best. And as a colleague, I am blessed because he is always there to help with advice, actions and ideas!
Claudia Z
When it comes to people leadership, mentoring, and influencing organizational change....Rich is the master. Inspiring, thought provoking, and driven to enable people to uncover their own hidden potential. It was, and will continue to be, a privelege to be associated with Rich.
Mark S
Rich led a complex transformation of the training functions within the organization that established an all-encompassing in-house training and development structure. Rich's leadership allowed others to succeed, maintaining a team approach and meeting expectations both personal and profesional. He understands what it takes to get people to perform at the highest levels.
Matt T
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