Wilkinson Coaching

What could a 32.1% increase in profitable productivity mean for your organization? 📈

In a study conducted at Philips, mid-level managers who received coaching saw a 32.1% increase in profitable productivity compared to those who did not.

That’s a powerful reminder that investing in leaders can have an impact far beyond individual development.

When leaders have dedicated space to strengthen how they think, communicate, make decisions, and support their teams, those shifts can show up across the organization – in stronger performance, healthier teams, and better business outcomes.

Leadership development isn’t just an investment in your people. It’s an investment in what your people can make possible.

How are you investing in the leaders who drive your organization forward? Let’s talk: https://calendly.com/bethwilkinson/60min

Executive coaching is one of those terms leaders hear often, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood.

Is it consulting? Mentoring? Therapy? Advice from someone who’s been there before?

In our latest article, we unpack what executive coaching actually is, what it isn’t, and why so many leaders find value in having dedicated space to think, reflect, and grow.

We’d love to hear your perspective after you’ve had a read.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/executive-coaching-what-isnt-why-matters-wilkinson-coaching-qptcc/

You start the day with a plan.

Then come the emails, meetings, unexpected questions, and one more “quick” issue that needs your attention.

Before long, the priorities that mattered most have been pushed to tomorrow.

Sound familiar?

For senior leaders, the challenge is not always time management. Often, it is protecting enough focus and strategic headspace to keep the bigger picture in view while still responding to what the day requires.

That shift from reactive to proactive leadership takes intention. It can also help to have a trusted sounding board who helps you step back, challenge assumptions, and reconnect with what matters most.

What helps you protect time for strategic thinking when the day starts pulling you in every direction?

A busy team is not always a strategically focused team.

It’s easy to measure progress by how much gets done. But real impact comes from whether that work is moving the business forward.

A few questions worth asking:

👉 Are our priorities clearly connected to the organization’s goals?

👉 Are we measuring success by outcomes and impact, not just completed tasks?

👉 Are we creating enough space to anticipate challenges, think ahead, and solve problems proactively?

Strategic focus helps teams direct their time, energy, and talent toward what matters most.

It also gives people greater clarity around where they can contribute and how their work supports the bigger picture.

If your team is working hard but still feels scattered, it may be time to step back and realign.

Magic happens when a team begins to understand not only how each person works, but why.

That’s where the Enneagram can be especially powerful.

In team settings, it creates a shared language for understanding communication styles, decision-making, conflict, motivation, and the different ways people respond under pressure.

The goal isn’t to label people or put them into boxes. It’s to help teams:

💡 Better understand one another
💡 Recognize and appreciate different strengths
💡 Navigate tension with greater awareness
💡 Communicate more clearly
💡 Build stronger trust and collaboration

This visual offers a helpful overview of the Team Enneagram process we use with teams and organizations.

When people better understand themselves and one another, it becomes easier to work through differences, use each person’s strengths, and create a healthier, more connected team culture.

Curious about what the Enneagram could reveal within your team?

Learn more about the Team iEQ9 Enneagram Assessment: https://wilkinsoncoaching.com/team-assessment/

It’s back-to-school season, and the strongest leaders never stop learning. 📚

As we begin looking toward Q4, it’s a great time to ask yourself:

• What have I learned so far this year?
• Where am I still feeling challenged?
• What leadership skill would have the biggest impact over the next few months?
• Who in my network is helping me grow?

Leadership development isn’t something we check off a list. It’s an ongoing practice of learning, reflecting, and adapting as our roles evolve.

Coaching provides a dedicated space to step back from the day-to-day, think strategically, and continue growing as a leader – because what got you here may not be what takes you where you want to go next.

If you’re looking to finish the year with greater clarity and confidence, we’d love to support your leadership journey.

Learn more about our coaching services: https://wilkinsoncoaching.com/coaching-services/

High-performing teams aren’t built by having everyone share the same personality, communication style, or perspective.

In fact, it’s often our differences that make teams stronger, especially when we understand how to work with them.

In this article, we explore why trust, self-awareness, and understanding one another are some of the most important ingredients for building a high-performing team.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/best-teams-dont-think-alike-understand-one-another-aiczc/

What if instead of “fixing” your weaknesses, you focused on maximizing your strengths?

Leaders are often encouraged to focus on gaps, but growth doesn’t come from correcting every limitation. It comes from a deeper understanding of your strengths and using them with greater intention.

A helpful way to think about it:

🔹 70% | Build on your strengths

Invest most of your energy in the qualities and capabilities that already help you lead well. Look for new ways to apply, stretch, and use them where they can have the greatest impact.

🔹 20% | Strengthen the skills that matter most

Focus on areas where a little more confidence or capability could improve how you communicate, make decisions, or support your team.

🔹 10% | Manage your weaknesses

You do not need to turn every weakness into a strength. Sometimes the better approach is to build support, delegate thoughtfully, or create systems that keep those areas from getting in the way.

When leaders stop chasing perfection and start focusing on what’s working, they create more energy, more confidence, and more results – for themselves and their teams.

What strength deserves more of your attention right now?

Leadership asks us to make difficult decisions. Not just for our teams, but for ourselves.

Sometimes those decisions involve recognizing that we’ve outgrown a role, an environment, or even the way we’ve been leading.

When our work no longer aligns with our values, strengths, or purpose, it’s easy to stay because it’s familiar. But over time, that disconnect can affect our energy, our confidence, and the way we show up for the people around us.

Growth doesn’t always mean making a dramatic change.

Sometimes it means having the courage to ask the hard questions, challenge old assumptions, and take the next step toward greater alignment.

Staying stagnant isn’t just a disservice to you; it’s a missed opportunity to create real impact.

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