directness

In Workplace Communications, Being Direct is Kind

July 17, 2017Jill Malleck No Comments

You’re sitting in front of an employee whose negative outlook and constant complaining is making it difficult for others to work with him. Or, a colleague has just sent you a note saying that unfortunately, no one on his team has time to participate in your strategic cross-functional project team. Your boss tells you, with great excitement, that she’s made an unrealistic promise to a significant client, and now she’s depending on you to make it happen.

In all these cases you’re faced with a dilemma: How do you tell the other person your side of the story without alienating them or damaging the relationship – and perhaps your career?

Vice President, Sales, Consumer Goods 2020

This was by far the best coaching experience I’ve had. Powerful, impactful and transformational. Jill gave me practical tools to use immediately at work. Her coaching helped me visualize myself in the next chapter of my career, with elevated confidence to communicate across the organization and my team.

Director, City Government 2020

Jill listens actively and helps you to create your own solutions. The best thing that Jill does is hold you to task – she pushes you in a way that is supportive and keeps you moving forward. I have my coaching diary from our sessions, and I refer to it often

Supervisor, Technical Professional Team, 2020

Jill is a fantastic coach in the very essence of the word. She creates a safe space for growth and truly works to help you through the challenges on your journey. She provided resources and sound, valuable habits that will help me in my career, especially in areas that were not obvious to me.

Senior Executive, Global Manufacturing Industry Leader

“Jill and I had open discussion of the issues and challenges I faced, but it didn’t end there. At the end of each session, we would agree on exercises that I could work on. I like the Integral Coaching structure of theory followed by practical application. There was a plan that helped us to stay focused, and at the same time it was flexible enough that if a new revelation arose, we adjusted accordingly.”

Manager & Engineer, Gov’t Services

“The greatest impact of the Coaching with Jill came from her ability to see me as I am and to quickly zero in on what needed to be done. If you are looking for a Leadership Coach, jump on the occasion to work with Jill Malleck: She is very knowledgeable, has good judgment and – while accepting you where you are – will help you find a way to a better you. Expect to do the work and see lasting results.”