Andrea Nicholas Coachsulting

I'm delighted to share that Forbes Coaches Council has invited me to join their elite collection of some of the best coaches in the business. It's an honor to have the opportunity to connect with fellow thought leaders, share insights, and contribute to shaping the future of coaching on a global scale! #Executivecoach #Coachsultant #Goals

As this TED talk underscores, to get ahead in your career, you must have sponsors. While working with an outstanding coach or a mentor external to your organization ignites your career, having an internal sponsor (or a few!) to advocate for you is jet fuel. If you want to ascend to the top of your field, you must develop both your professional and relationship currencies, as Carla Harris outlines in this TED. Many times, people exclusively focus on performance currency (results) to move up, but it's not enough. Relationship currency, particularly developing relationships with sponsors, is equally important. What are some methods? I encourage clients to identify those higher-ranking people with whom they have rapport and trust and invest in developing those relationships. Support those leaders and their initiatives, be a resource when they need one, seek their advice, and make a point to learn from them. And, if you are in the enviable position to be a sponsor to someone, please invest in the next generation of leaders. As Ms. Harris wisely stated, 'to grow your power you must be willing to give it away'. #Sponsor #Careerstrategy #Coachsultant #TED #Mentor #Careergrowth

Choosing the Right Coach: Why Real Leadership Experience Matters I'm often asked what separates a good coach from a great one. While certifications, frameworks, and methodologies are valuable, at the end of the day, it's what benefits the clients most, and repeatedly, clients share it's the coach's real, lived experience. ?? Why? As many know, leadership is more than a concept; it's a practice refined over a long period in the real world. When you are in the trenches facing professional headwinds and looking for support, does an advisor with only academic knowledge or someone who empirically understands the complexities and nuances of executive decision-making, the weight of responsibility, and the intricacy of guiding teams through change matter most to you? The answer is clear. Coaches who have lived through the challenges and triumphs of leadership themselves provide?unmatched depth and valuable insight. They know what it's like to make tough decisions, to steer teams through uncertainty, and to stand accountable for big moves. Call it muscle memory, wisdom, discernment, but the collaboration is richer, more results-oriented and you, the client, win. If you're on a journey to refine your leadership skills, my advice is to seek out a partner who can bring the heft of lived experience to your relationship. ?? If you are interested in thinking bigger, leading differently with the support of someone who’s been there, please message me to discuss how I can help you achieve your goals. #Executivecoach #Coachsultant #Experiencematters #Trustedadvisor