strategic planning

Strategy Ladder = bridge between sweat and dreams

May 11, 2018Jill Malleck No Comments

A lot of clients are in the thick of it – scaling up, in growth or shrink mode, or implementing major projects. As leaders and I unpack their experience, we’re noticing a blue space in between the work on the ground and the eyes on the sky.

On the ground, a focus on day-to-day operational excellence, getting stuff done and doing it better and faster. Great operational plans that are flexible and intelligent responses to success and failure. Focus on customer satisfaction,

The Facilitator as Conscious Sailor

March 16, 2018Jill Malleck No Comments

I’m working on a Facilitation Skills course for leaders and thinking hard about how to distill 30 years of experience into a day. My definition of an effective facilitator is “Someone who makes the work of the group easier, through planned and spontaneous interventions.” I think it captures the aspect of being of service to the group, and the facilitator’s responsibility to bring something important to the table.

A good metaphor comes to mind: The way of the Conscious Sailor.

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.”