Be Your Own Leadership Coach: Self-coaching strategies to lead your way

The book starts with the reader reflecting and determining what their true north is and helps them navigate the uncertainties in getting there. There’s a great piece on value based goals that remain constant as long as your values are broadly unchanged. Periodically looking at yourself in the mirror to increase your self awareness is a practice that leaders are loathe to indulge in, but is a critical part of self improvement. Karen walks you through how you can do this in a disciplined and effortless way. Leading with positive energy, actually listening to people, and better time management are all covered in her book. For me, what resonated most was the chapter on leading with Kindness. Karen explains how kindness builds deeper connections, and more importantly, these acts multiply exponentially. People that have been touched by these acts, pay it forward. I’ve been an Executive Coach for many years, and there are many learnings that I will both leverage for myself, as well as for the benefit of my clients and those around me. Fabulous read.

Timeless advice at the perfect time.

It’s helpful. It’s a gift to people. It goes some way to making coaching more accessible. It’s structured in a way that really appeals to me. It's very practical, like a handbook to keep close by with question sets for each practice to guide your reflection and action planning. I love the topics chosen for the 12 practices and even the order they're addressed. I appreciated the author's years of corporate experience that preceded her becoming a coach and writing this book. It’s packed with academic references for those who want guidance that's evidence based as well as the author's own experiences as a coach and as a leader. I found it a valuable addition to my leadership library and will be recommending to clients and friends.

This book brings new thinking to how you support yourself. As someone who is focussed on innovation and change, I am encouraged by the book's ability to draw a reader's attention to the how and why - how you can use self-coaching to effect change, and why it is your interest to do so. The reader learns to question the assumptions they hold, the data points they utilise, and the building of current and new perspectives.

A long overdue review on one of my favourite leadership books of late. A highly practical guide for leaders, Karen’s book offers a wealth of evidence-based strategies and exercises, designed to empower leaders at all levels with self-coaching techniques that can be immediately applied. Whether you're an established leader or just beginning your journey, this book provides the tools to help you thrive and grow. Highly recommended for anyone looking to strengthen their leadership skills and lead with kindness.

Fantastic book to keep in your toolkit. Karen’s approach blends practical advice with actionable exercises, offering a roadmap for personal and professional growth. Through engaging anecdotes and reflective prompts, she encourages readers to cultivate essential leadership skills and develop a mindset of continuous improvement. Whatever be your leadership maturity, this book provides valuable tools and perspectives to enhance your effectiveness and impact. Highly recommend for anyone reflecting on their leadership impact!