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International Speaker, Award Winning Coach - Mental Health In the Workplace at Pearce Insights
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
I speak about leadership, followership, and mental health at work—three interconnected forces that can transform organizations from contributors to the mental health crisis into solutions. As a seasoned speaker, author, and LinkedIn Learning instructor, my insights are shaped by personal experiences with anxiety, burnout, and resilience. With an academic foundation from the London School of Economics and Concord Law School, coupled with 25 years in project management across sectors, I offer a blend of expertise and lived experience. My passion for nature, well-being, and innovation drives my mission to create environments where people and businesses thrive. Let's connect and spark transformation together!
P.S. Looking for a keynote speaker who not only delivers but truly engages? I would love to connect and discuss how I can bring a unique perspective to your event. My specialty is closing keynote sessions, weaving insights together to create a memorable and cohesive experience.
My favorite keynotes are called Let the Audience Choose - where I have four topics related to Leadership, Followership & Mental Health & the audience gets to choose in the moment where they want to focus!
Top skills
Public Speaking • Leadership • Followership • Workplace Coaching • Coaching
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Beating Burnout - A Conversation with Caroline Kohles
September 10, 2024
What is Coaching - Ask Ruth
September 10, 2024
Ruth speaking at the IIL Leadership & Innovation Conference 2024
September 10, 2024
Featured Topics
Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious - Mental Health in the Workplace
Hope gets a bad rap - as it seems like wishing
Nearly 70% of people are blind to their own strengths - taking for granted attributes that make them special and failing to see that others have different attributes.
Bravery is something that most of us think is reserved for others - so it may be surprising to know that we have all been brave sometime, somehow and we can cultivate bravery through evaluation and reflection.
And curiosity! Is it one thing. Research shows that there are multiple faces to curiosity. While you may not think of yourself as curious - it turns out most of us are in one way or another. And curiosity is tied to mental health, innovation and more.
Learning Objectives
Learn what each of these components are and what the science tells us.
Identify your relationship to Hope, Strengths, Bravery and Curiosity
Target those attributes to increase resilience, feel better and do better in day to day life including work.
Make a manageable, immediately actionable plan to improve mental health for self and others!
It is time for workplaces to be part of the solution to mental health challenges instead of part of the cause!
As this is such a rich topic and a deep dive into what can make us feel better, we recommend a 1/2 day or full day session.
The basic concepts can be shared in a Keynote speech.
Decision Making & Planning for Leaders
It has been estimated that human adults make more than 35,000 decisions a day.
When YOU are making a decision, do you consult with a group?
Ask individuals you know or work with?
How do you decide how many opinions to get or who to trust?
And how to you avoid confirmation bias - that feeling that familiar answers and answers that agree with your own ideas are probably true while others seem less plausible?
Join this session to learn & experience three ways of coming to a decision - and try it for size by working out the answer to a question posed by Ruth. Then take what you learn and apply it to a new scenario.
Learning objectives: Distinguish, Experience, Construct, Plan
• Distinguish one process of analysis from another.
• Experience how groups can work - and not!
• Construct powerful strategies for making decisions and making plans
• Plan how you will put these into action.
“Ruth is fun, concise, and was very helpful in this class. I was impressed with her coach approach which seemed clean, open, and clear.”
“[She] had a very relaxed perspective ... feeling of ease, non-stressing out.”
20 ways to Cause Burnout & How to Avoid Them...
Ask an expert about burnout and they will have a list of actions they recommend. Eating better, sleep hygiene, exercising more... The list is often more exhausting than the symptoms. In this session we throw away the list and focus one thing - the science of Hope .
Hope is often confused with wishing but hope is something we can cultivate. Hopeful people are more likely to report being happier and having higher levels of wellbeing and thriving than unhopeful people.
1. Learn about the three components of hope – Vision, Pathways & Agency
2. Explore how to get help with hope.
3. Discover how to leverage hope to make incremental change and become healthy.
Case studies, small and large group work and learning by doing are core components of our sessions. Participants will also have access to a hope assessment to assess their own current level of hope.
The psychological safety of all participants is very important to us, and we endeavor to ensure that everyone can take part in the way they feel most comfortable. Please let us know if there is anything you want us to account for.
Learning objectives: Define, Learn, Plan, Implement
• Define hope.
• Learn to hope.
• Have fun and create a manageable plan
• Implement hope for you and others
“This was the first time I've had the pleasure of experiencing one of Ruth's presentations. I really enjoyed her style of presenting. I look forward to future webinars and learning more.”
Company Information
Pearce Insights
International Speaker, Award Winning Coach - Mental Health In the Workplace
Bravery for Leaders
Thinkers360
September 17, 2024
In 2022 Ruth was invited to share with project leaders insights and practices to introduce new ideas about bravery for project leaders.. The course was created for LinkedIn Learning and subscribers here can get a short summary of the content as a reference.
Mindfulness for Leaders
Thinkers360
September 14, 2024
Check out this summary of my LinkedIn Learning course on mindfulness. It was created with assistance from ChatGPT
It contains 15 key points and 8 simple action steps for you to use to start the journey toward mental health through mindfulness.
Character Strengths & Coaching for Law Students
Suffolk University Law School
December 20, 2023
Adjunct professor working with established Professor Lisle Baker, winner of the IPPA Award for Outstanding Practitioner in 2023. We work with law students to empower them to navigate law school, the bar exam and their future practice with grace and self-compassion. We strive to help them avoid some of the addiction and depression that plagues the profession in the US.
Beating Burnout
Pearce Insights
September 22, 2024
As more and more people reevaluate their life balance (often misleadingly referred to as work-life balance), the issue of burnout has emerged as an increasingly common reason for professionals to leave their jobs. While project leaders are not often identified as people most likely to suffer burnout, many attributes of a project leader’s role can lead to feelings of disconnection, exhaustion, and futility.
In this workbook, Ruth Pearce explores the sources of burnout for project leaders. She details the signs you can look out for, steps you can take to reduce your risk of burnout, and how to avoid contributing to burnout in others. If you’re a project leader that feels like you’re hitting a wall or losing your sense of purpose, join Ruth in this course as she explores the possible causes of burnout, and what you can do about it.
This workbook does reference content from Ruth’s 2024 book Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious: How Coaching Can Help You Get Out of Your Own Way and Create a Meaningful Life , published by Wiley, it is not necessary to have read that book to get benefit from this workbook.
Be Brave: How to Identify & Nurture Courage to Alleviate Fatigue, Disconnection, & Overwhelm in Your Work
Pearce Insights
September 16, 2024
Most people don’t think of themselves as brave. They make unreasonable and unrealistic comparisons to others whose behaviors may or may not actually be brave. In this workbook, speaker, coach & instructor Ruth Pearce explores how project leaders can be brave and why it is so important.
Ruth explains what bravery is and what it is not, then dives into three types of bravery and some popular misconceptions. She helps you identify times when you have already been brave as a project leader and what bravery looks like in others and in you. Ruth discusses knowing when to be brave and when to walk away. She covers what bravery has to do with successful project leadership and highlights being hopeful,
strong, brave, and curious as a project leader. Brave leaders are key to organizational success!
This workbook references content from Ruth’s 2024 book Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious: How Coaching Can Help You Get Out of Your Own Way and Create a Meaningful Life, published by Wiley.
It is not necessary to have read that book to get benefit from this workbook.
One of the book reviewers said, “Ruth is a MACHINE! I am in awe of how quickly she wrote this book. And of course, it is AMAZING.”
As I read this review and was smiling at the enthusiasm of the reader for my work, I also experienced ripples of concern. That very quality that made her describe me as a “machine” is the same one that has previously led me to burnout. But this time I did not burnout. And some of the reasons why not are captured here.
Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious: How Coaching Can Help You Get Out of Your Own Way and Create A Meaningful Life
Wiley
February 06, 2024
In Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious: How Coaching Can Help You Get Out Of Your Own Way and Create A Meaningful Life, veteran coach Ruth Pearce delivers an incisive set of strategies designed to help you celebrate your wins and focus on the positives in your life. In this “portable life coach,” you’ll learn how to look at problems, challenges, and uncertainties in a way that can lead to deeper meaning in your professional and personal life.
Be a Project Motivator: Unlock the Secrets of Strengths-Based Project Management
Berrett-Koehler
November 27, 2018
Many project managers do not have the authority to direct the activities of people on their teams--they can only influence them. The most influential people succeed by focusing less on themselves and their message and more on others. They pay attention, they are brave, they are vulnerable, they are curious, and they look for and acknowledge the things that are important about and to the other person. And they model the behavior that they want to see. This book tells you how.
The Volunteering Journey to Project Leadership: A Pathway to Improving Leadership Skills, Broadening Networks, and Exploring New Fields
CRC Press
August 01, 2024
The project management profession has grown through the hard work of many volunteer groups and organizations. The Volunteering Journey to Project Leadership explains how volunteering can help project management professionals grow their own capabilities and careers. It explains how volunteering in project-oriented organizations, or any organization where projects are delivered, can help project managers develop leadership skills, build strong and diverse networks, and gain experiences in new fields. Any project manager or PMO can get advice and insights from this book, which explains how to:
Identify volunteering goals that align with career goals
Find the right organization that complements professional aspiration
Choose activities for enhancing careers in project leadership
Strategically select the right role to advance careers
Based on the authors’ own volunteering and professional experiences, as well as interviews and informal discussion with more than 100 volunteers, this book is a hands-on guide to personal and professional growth in the field of project management. It is structured in three parts. Part I describes four ways volunteering can develop project leadership abilities. Part II focuses on leadership and adaptative skills, networking, and new skills gained by experimenting. Part III consolidates the learning and explains how to apply it at work. Each chapter ends with practical case studies, detailed interviews, key takeaways, and questions to reflect on.
Coaching Perspectives VIII
Center for Coaching Certification
November 27, 2018
Coaching tools, techniques, and processes for project managers, executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs. Insights for cultural competence, coaching a team, trauma coaching, authenticity, and more.
5.0 out of 5 stars This Book is a Must Buy
Wiley books
September 06, 2024
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I am a champion for the book, “be hopeful, be strong, be brave, be curious” by Ruth S. Pearce.
Ruth Pearce explores the potential of coaching and its transformative effect through the eyes of both the client and the coach. The book is divided into three sections that follow Tegan and Jamal's journey to understand "what coaching is, how it works, and what the results are." Ruth walks the reader through the power of coaching for self-discovery, meaning, and progress, rather than simply achieving external goals. She also shares inspiring stories of revolutionary action. I appreciated how each chapter focused on a specific topic.
For instance, "Meaning and Purpose" encourages readers to use coaching to align their lives with their beliefs and purpose. She explains how coaching helps people clarify their goals, achieve fulfillment, and positively impact their communities.
“Hope” allows the reader to look at how, through coaching, someone may learn to develop hope even in challenging situations by picturing a brighter future, setting meaningful goals, and unleashing their potential for the best results.
“Strength” invites the reader to study how coaching might help people develop their inner talents and skills. There are tools in the book for individuals to practice building these qualities to better outcomes.
“Bravery” invites both the coach and the client to be vulnerable, to take risks, and co-create a trusting and supportive relationship outside of their comfort zones. “Curiosity” explores a mindset of growth and openness, challenging assumptions, asking questions, etc.
Practical tools, exercises, and journaling prompts to let readers participate in their own coaching experiences are included. It is informative and an enjoyable read for prospective clients and for coaches interested in self-discovery, resources, and the coaching process. Someone who is uncertain about things or concerned about the effectiveness of coaching can gain insight from this book. Get this book, find out for yourself. I share it often with new coaches, mentees and coachees.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow First of Its Kind - Must Read
Wiley books
June 04, 2024
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There's been a lot of books on coaching, but not from this perspective! Ruth's book completely flips the script to the person being coached. Why is this important? As a behavioral scientist, I've studied a lot about human cognition and how our brain can be so much more powerful through perspective. What Ruth's book does is show how you, as someone being coached, can be empowered by the coaching experience and get perspective and insights into yourself that maybe you hadn't been previously aware of.
We often think of coaching as something that's done to 'fix' oneself. That perspective really undersells the importance of coaching. Coaching is like opening doors to new pathways in your brain, and Ruth's book is the first, that I'm aware of, that really gives this perspective from the coachee's point of view.
I can't recommend this book enough!
Dr. Josh Ramirez
Institute for Neuro & Behavioral Project Management
5.0 out of 5 stars Bringing coaching to life
Wiley books
May 12, 2024
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2024
As a coach myself, I find this book a great way for potential clients to explore coaching and get a better understanding of what the coaching relationship looks like. The case studies and self-reflective questions bring coaching to life. I also appreciate the author's storytelling, which is entertaining, accessible, and vulnerable, and includes her own personal experiences with working with a coach. Great read!
5.0 out of 5 stars I Highly Recommend
Wiley books
April 23, 2024
Reviewed in Canada on April 23, 2024
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I’d highly recommend this book, I really liked how Ruth illustrated her lessons with real stories and it made it easy to digest and understand. She truly has a passion for this work, and it shines bright in her book!
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Wiley books
April 22, 2024
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
This book is inspirational and helps the reader grasp a better level of personal thought and interjection. She is an amazing author!
5.0 out of 5 stars What a Fantastic Overview of What Coaching Entails
Wiley books
February 19, 2024
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 19, 2024
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As a coach I am often asked the question "Does coaching really work?". Ruth has managed to answer this question covering all angles, for coaches as well as coachees. The case studies bring to life the magical aspects of coaching which are the 'light bulb moments' when coachees discover the power/strength within themselves.
The guidance notes for selecting a coach are spot on.
Absolutely amazing book, I highly recommend!
5.0 out of 5 stars A Practical & Insightful Read
Wiley books
February 19, 2024
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 April 2024
Ruth writes with a lot of honesty and practicality – sharing from the perspective of a practitioner who is dedicated to walking their talk. I like that this is not an overly theoretical book, but instead provides many examples from case studies and draws on Ruth’s own experiences. I also value the many practical coaching questions which will bring insight to anyone who takes time to reflect on them – even someone like me who is a coach myself! :-)
Susanne Madsen is a leadership coach and the award-winning author of ‘The Power of Project Leadership’ and ‘How to Do the Inner Work – A Guide to Self-Discovery, Empowerment and Emotional Healing”.
5.0 out of 5 stars Like Having Your Own Professional Coach
Wiley books
February 13, 2024
I recently read Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious on a long-haul flight to Malaysia. Since I'm a coach myself, I thought I would skim the book before watching a movie or two. Not. Pearce grabbed my attention at the first chapter and wouldn't let go.
Pearce masterfully combines her decades of project management and coaching experience into a step-by-step approach to living your best life. Her conversational tone and evidence-based tools make Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious a must-read for coaches and anyone considering hiring a coach.
Margaret H. Greenberg, is an executive coach and co-author of The Business of Race: How to Create and Sustain an Antiracist Workplace and Why It’s Actually Good For Business AND Profit from the Positive: Proven Leadership Strategies to Boost Productivity and Transform Your Business (both published by McGraw-Hill).
5.0 out of 5 stars This Book is a Winner
Wiley books
February 13, 2024
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"Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious" is a treasure trove of strategies that will help you conquer your inner demons and emerge victorious. Ruth Pearce isn't just a coach; she's a magician of motivation.
With her guidance, you'll discover how to turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones, embrace challenges with unshakable courage, and find beauty in life's uncertainties. Ruth's insights are practical, actionable, and backed by years of expertise. It's like having a personal coach cheering you on every step of the way.
Grab it, read it, and let Ruth Pearce be your guiding star!
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow This is a Masterclass
Wiley books
February 08, 2024
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This book is a masterclass for coaches, coachees, and anyone who wants to go on a journey of self-exploration. The embedded questions are making me think hard, and the case studies with real people are fascinating and helpful. I was skeptical of the price point of this book at first, but after receiving it and diving in, I’ve realized the cost is a minuscule fraction of the value I’m getting. Thank you for writing this important book!
5.0 out of 5 stars Take the next best step in a meaningful life
Wiley books
February 06, 2024
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Buy this book if you are looking for a guide to becoming a more hopeful, stronger, braver, and more curious version of yourself. It has many coaching questions and suggestions that can help you make progress on your own journey. It also helps you explore how a coach might help you and know what to expect if you choose to hire one.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Compassionate Guide to Personal Transformation through Coaching
Wiley books
February 06, 2024
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In this book, Ruth elegantly unfolds the journey of coaching not just as a profession, but as a transformative practice that can deeply enhance one's life.
Starting from the very roots of where you are, Ruth’s methodical approach in visualizing outcomes and fostering motivation is not only practical but also deeply moving. Her discussion on the pivotal role of a coach and the ethical considerations involved provides a clear framework for what effective, respectful coaching should look like.
What sets this book apart is Ruth's ability to make the reader feel understood and supported. She provides an array of thought-provoking questions that coaches might ask, which I found incredibly helpful for self-reflection. Moreover, her emphasis on the importance of finding a coach who can truly meet you where you are in your journey underscores a personalized approach to coaching.
This book is an essential read not only for those aspiring to become coaches but also for anyone seeking a coach. Ruth has gifted her readers a compass to navigate their own transformation with hope, strength, bravery, and curiosity. Highly recommended for its profound insights and actionable guidance.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Coaches & Coaching Clients
Wiley books
February 06, 2024
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I really enjoyed Pearce’s insights into coaching from both the perspective of the coach and the client. The book is filled with practical questions, evidence-based strategies, and thought provoking ideas. I would recommend it to coaches and anyone hoping to understand the benefits of working with a coach.
5.0 out of 5 stars What a Great Book
Wiley books
February 06, 2024
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I am not a coach, but I’ve used coaches for years. I really appreciate the practical advice, honesty and integrity of this book There is a lot to work with here, many ways to access a more meaningful coaching relationship. My challenge is that when there are many many coaches of all varieties, how can I find the right one and make the most of that relationship. So this book gave me a positive approach and model for changing and evolving via coaching. Well done!!
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical, Respectful and Honest
Wiley books
February 06, 2024
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Having met Ruth when she facilitated the VIA Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice, I was eager to read how she would weave character strengths into coaching language. Not only does Ruth make a case for strengths use, she provides practical case study wisdom throughout the book. Referring to her own strengths, and carefully crafting language that honors the whole person, Ruth does an exceptional job in making the work practical, easy to follow and with ample instruction throughout, easy to apply. I bought another copy for one of my colleagues and fellow coach. Thank you Ruth!
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Approachable
Wiley books
February 06, 2024
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This book and its author clearly have your best interests at heart. The writing is very approachable with case studies to give you “real world” examples of how her ideas play out. I’ve read other books that were so dry and boring I couldn’t get through them. This book kept me engaged cover to cover. I hope to attend a seminar in person sometime soon. Ms. Pearce’s knowledge and enthusiasm for her subject is very apparent in her writing. It’s contagious! Highly recommend.
Pearce Insights is focused on mental health in the workplace. Through speaking, coaching and training, we partner with organizations who want to be part of the solution to the current mental health crisis, offering support to their leaders, managers, and other team members who may be struggling with burnout, stress and overwhelm.
With all the experience our founder has in corporate America, State Government and Non-Profits, as well as her own personal journey with mental health, Ruth is in a unique position to help others avoid pitfalls and overcome setbacks.
Her goal is to ensure that no other employee ever stands up in a meeting and blurts out to the CEO, "I am not sure what you are smoking, but I want some."
SWUC
North Carolina Department of Administration Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses
July 10, 2024
The Historically Underutilized Business program helps businesses own by women, minorities, and other historically underutilized resources to get access to support and to contracts where their skills can make a difference.
The program in North Carolina is particularly robust and I am proud that ALLE LLC has been approved as a HUB/SWUC certified business.
European Mentoring & Coaching Council - Senior Practitioner
EMCC
June 20, 2024
This designation is awarded by the EMCC to practitioners who meet the requirements in education hours, mentoring, and coaching to be recognized as a Senior Practitioner.
International Coaching Federation - PCC
International Coaching Federation
May 03, 2024
This is the middle tier ICF award given to coaches who have more than 125 hours of classroom teaching, 500+ hours of coaching experience, and who have passed the Coach Knowledge Assessment and submitted two coaching session recordings for review and feedback by ICF Assessors.
Most Empowering Coach & Mentor 2024 (North Carolina)
Corporate Vision
July 17, 2024
Most Empowering Coach & Mentor 2024 (North Carolina): Ruth Pearce
Ruth Pearce is renowned for speaking to people about leadership, followership & mental health in the workplace.
Her background in positive psychology, leadership, coaching & training, make her an expert at empowering individuals & organizations to maximize potential.
She is a five-time LinkedIn Learning Instructor & two times book author.
Her commitment to continued learning, excellence & personalized support makes her a sought-after international speaker & coach.
Transforming Conflict into Collaboration: How Coaching Helps Leaders Navigate Workplace Tensions
LinkedIn
October 03, 2024
In my years of coaching leaders across various industries, one challenge comes up time and time again: workplace conflict. Whether it’s subtle tension between team members or a full-blown disagreement that derails productivity, conflict in the workplace is inevitable. But here’s the thing—conflict doesn’t have to be destructive. In fact, when handled effectively, it can become a powerful catalyst for collaboration, creativity, and growth.
From Burnout to Brilliance: How Coaching Can Help Employees Reclaim Their Passion and Drive
Linkedln
September 25, 2024
In my years as a leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the toll that burnout can take on even the most passionate and driven employees. It’s a silent epidemic that creeps up on individuals, often unnoticed until it’s too late. What starts as a bit of extra work here and there can quickly spiral into chronic stress, a loss of motivation, and a feeling of being completely overwhelmed. For many, the spark that once fueled their creativity and ambition is dimmed, if not extinguished altogether.
Beyond the Buzzword: What ‘Positive Psychology’ Really Means for Your Leadership Development
Linkedln
September 11, 2024
On this day 23 years ago I stood on the 28th floor of a midtown Manhattan office block and watched something that looked like the world ending. There are no silver linings to buildings collapsing, the horror of war, the fierceness of nature during a natural human disaster. And today I pause again to reflect on what we experience and how we move on. Yesterday was the anniversary of my father's death and today is THAT anniversary. I pause but I don't stop because we can do more with what we have.
The Forgotten Half: Understanding the Diverse World of Followers
Linkedln
August 29, 2024
We often focus on the actions and qualities of leaders, overlooking the equally crucial role of followers. Yet, followers are not passive recipients of leadership; they bring their own personalities, motivations, and behaviors to the table. Understanding the diverse world of followers is essential for effective leadership and organizational success.
Leadership Styles and Followership Preferences: How different leadership styles impact follower engagement
LinkedIn
August 21, 2024
Leadership is often viewed through a singular lens, focusing primarily on the actions of the leader. However, the dynamic between a leader and their followers is a complex interplay of personalities, behaviors, and expectations. Understanding how different leadership styles impact follower engagement is crucial for building high-performing teams and organizations.
Balancing Act: When to Lead and When to Follow
Import from wordpress feed
August 08, 2024
Discover the importance of both leadership and followership in achieving success. This post explores the dynamics between leading and following, providing
Finding Your Purpose - What IS in a Name?
Linkedln
August 07, 2024
Many people know this name is biblical but they don't necessarily know much about the character Ruth, a woman who traveled away from her own people, and when offered the choice to return decided to stay with her new family in an alien land. She decided to follow her mother-in-law, Naomi.
The Fallacy of ‘Forever’: How Embracing Change Can Enhance Our Relationships
Linkedln
July 24, 2024
Most of us long for enduring connections – friendships that stand the test of time, romantic partnerships that feel like home, and family bonds that are unbreakable. We often equate these deep connections with the idea of "forever." But what if this pursuit of permanence is actually hindering our relationships?
The Spark Within: Unleashing the Power of Extroverted Leadership
Linkedln
July 17, 2024
In our last post, we explored the quiet power of introverted leaders, challenging the extrovert ideal that often dominates leadership narratives. But here's the thing: leadership isn't a one-size-fits-all proposition. The world needs all kinds of leaders – introverts, extroverts, and everything in between!
Copy of Ask all the experts - or what would Beryl say? Pts 1 - 6
Linkedln
July 09, 2024
We live in scary times. I am pretty sure my parents felt the same about the times they lived in - WWII, The Blitz, rationing, Bay of Pigs ... but something my parents probably did not anticipate was that we would all, worldwide, be talking so much about the weather.
Ask all the experts - or what would Beryl say? Pt 6
Linkedln
July 08, 2024
We live in scary times. I am pretty sure my parents felt the same about the times they lived in - WWII, The Blitz, rationing, Bay of Pigs ... but something my parents probably did not anticipate was that we would all, worldwide, be talking so much about the weather.
Copy of Ask all the experts - or what would Beryl say? Pt 5
Linkedln
July 07, 2024
We live in scary times. I am pretty sure my parents felt the same about the times they lived in - WWII, The Blitz, rationing, Bay of Pigs ... but something my parents probably did not anticipate was that we would all, worldwide, be talking so much about the weather. I have been following Beryl's journey as - in what we hope will be an outlier but are afraid is the new norm - she builds up fast and wreaks havoc across the Caribbean.
The Quiet Power of Introverts: Challenging the Extrovert Ideal in Leadership
Linkedln
July 05, 2024
We all have a mental picture of the ideal leader: charismatic, outspoken, the life of the party. Think confident speeches, energetic brainstorming sessions, and a constant buzz of social interaction. This extroverted ideal dominates leadership narratives, leaving introverts feeling overlooked and undervalued.
Ask all the experts - or what would Beryl say? Pt 1
Linkedln
July 03, 2024
We live in scary times. I am pretty sure my parents felt the same about the times they lived in - WWII, The Blitz, rationing, Bay of Pigs ... but something my parents probably did not anticipate was that we would all, worldwide, be talking so much about the weather.
When Your Habits Betray Your Values: The Dissonance Dilemma of Unhealthy Choices
Pearce Insights
June 27, 2024
We all have values – those core principles that guide our lives. We want to be healthy, productive, kind, and maybe even a little adventurous. But then, reality sets in. The late-night cookie cravings, the endless scroll on social media, or hitting snooze one too many times – habits that seem harmless in the moment can chip away at our long-term goals. This is the dissonance dilemma: when our daily habits start to contradict our values, creating a gap between who we aspire to be and who we actually are.
To Speak or Not to Speak? Decoding When to Overcommunication and When to Keep it Concise
LinkedIn
June 19, 2024
We've all been there. You're knee-deep in an email chain, messages piling up like an overflowing inbox. Was that last email really necessary? Or perhaps you're in a meeting, everyone seems to be on the same page, but a nagging voice whispers, "Should I clarify that point?". Ah, the age-old communication conundrum - to speak or not to speak?
To Speak or Not to Speak? Decoding When to Overcommunicate and When to Keep it Concise
LinkedIn
June 19, 2024
We've all been there. You're knee-deep in an email chain, messages piling up like an overflowing inbox. Was that last email really necessary? Or perhaps you're in a meeting, everyone seems to be on the same page, but a nagging voice whispers, "Should I clarify that point?". Ah, the age-old communication conundrum - to speak or not to speak?
All sunshine & roses
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June 17, 2024
I am fortunate to be part of a supportive and encouraging community for which I am very #grateful. And one of the things that regularly happens is that someone encourages the rest of us to share our weeks wins.
All sunshine & roses - not quite!
LinkedIn
June 17, 2024
I am fortunate to be part of a supportive and encouraging community for which I am very #grateful. And one of the things that regularly happens is that someone encourages the rest of us to share our weeks wins.
Cultural Constructs: How Our Backgrounds Shape Our Views on Money and Success
LinkedIn
June 12, 2024
We all have dreams and aspirations. We chase that elusive concept of "success," but what exactly does success look like? A fancy car? A corner office? A life of leisure on a beach somewhere? The truth is, our definitions of success are shaped by powerful forces – our cultural constructs.
Redefining Intelligence: Why Emotional Agility Might Matter More Than IQ
Linkedln
June 06, 2024
For as long as I can remember, intelligence has been synonymous with a high IQ. It has been the number we chase in school, the bragging right at the dinner table, and the supposed key to success. I remember my mother's excitement when she was admitted to MENSA.
Choosing YOUR Optimal Exercise Routine for Sustainability.
Pearce Insights
June 03, 2024
Over the years I have "enjoyed"(?) various forms of physical exercise. I have looked for things that keep my attention, help me lose weight, reduce blood pressure, increase endurance and more.
The ‘Fail Fast’ Philosophy: Is It Just a Shortcut to Mediocrity?
Linkedln
May 31, 2024
The ‘Fail Fast’ philosophy has gained significant traction. It’s a concept embraced by startups and tech giants alike, promoting the idea that quickly acknowledging and learning from failures can accelerate success. While this approach has its merits, I can’t help but wonder: is it a valuable strategy or just a shortcut to mediocrity?
LinkedIn Learning Instructor - Team Coaching Strategies for Leaders - 4.7/5
LinkedIn
March 11, 2024
The best project leaders know how to develop the team as individuals and together. And the best tool for resource development is coaching. In this course, Ruth Pearce shows project managers how to bring out the best in their project teams by developing coaching skills. Whether working with individuals, groups, or the entire team, these skills are learnable! Start with the basics—what is coaching and how is it a helpful skill for a leader? Learn strategies for coaching in typical scenarios and challenges—teams that can’t get things done, demotivated teams, idea-resistant stakeholders, and more—and recognize situations where coaching does not work. Hear practical examples of coaching approaches, and discover how to create a coaching culture in your team. Join Ruth to find out how you can weave coaching into your project management practice for better outcomes, more successful projects, and greater team engagement.
Learning objectives
Describe situations in which coaching is an appropriate strategy for project managers.
Differentiate between the three levels of listening.
List strategies that can help project managers build engagement in a demotivated team.
Identify ways that a project manager can help their team work through conflict.
Explain how project managers can effectively use silence with their team.
Skills covered
Project Management
Coaching
LinkedIn Learning Instructor - Fearless Leadership - Becoming More Assertive - 4.7/5
LinkedIn
October 26, 2022
Most people don’t think of themselves as brave. They make unreasonable and unrealistic comparisons to others whose behaviors may or may not actually be brave. In this course, instructor Ruth Pearce explores how project managers can be brave and why it is so important. Ruth explains what bravery is and what it is not, then dives into three types of bravery and some popular misconceptions. She helps you identify times when you have already been brave as a project manager and what bravery looks like in others and in you. Ruth discusses knowing when to be brave and when to walk away. She covers what bravery has to do with successful project management and highlights being hopeful, strong, brave, and curious as a project manager. Brave project managers are key to project success!
Skills covered
Project Management
Self-confidence
LinkedIn Learning Instructor - Project Manager Burnout: Recognizing, Disrupting, and Reversing
LinkedIn
April 28, 2022
As more and more people reevaluate their life balance (often misleadingly referred to as work-life balance), the issue of burnout has emerged as an increasingly common reason for professionals to leave their jobs. While project managers are not often identified as people most likely to suffer burnout, many attributes of a project manager’s role can lead to feelings of disconnection, exhaustion, and futility. In this course, Ruth Pearce explores the sources of burnout for project management professionals. She details the signs you can look out for, steps you can take to reduce your risk of burnout, and how to avoid contributing to burnout in others. If you’re a project manager that feels like you’re hitting a wall or losing your sense of purpose, join Ruth in this course as she explores the possible causes of burnout, and what you can do about it.
Learning objectives
Distinguish between the types of burnout.
Explain the risks of burnout with leaders.
Articulate the signs of burnout and how to manage recovery.
Interpret the benefits of shaking your body and asking questions to prevent burnout.
Describe the strategies for preventing burnout.
LinkedIn Learning Instructor - Mindfulness a Critical Skill for Project Managers & Leaders - 4.7/5
LinkedIn
November 17, 2021
In the field of project management, there has been heightened attention on the value of interpersonal skills. The foundation of these skills is an increased awareness of oneself and others—and that begins with mindfulness. In this course, instructor Ruth Pearce explores what mindfulness is (and is not), challenging popular misconceptions about the practice of mindfulness and its importance in managing projects.
Ruth explores the links between mindfulness and the skills of a standout project manager, including leadership, decision-making, and communication. Learn how mindfulness can help you counteract cognitive bias and respond appropriately to both positive and negative stress. Get tips for transitioning from task to task mindfully. Plus, discover how to incorporate mindfulness practices into your everyday life.
Skills covered
Project Management
Mindfulness
Instead of just managing tasks or managing people, wouldn’t it be great to really motivate your team to do and be their best? Ruth Pearce, founder and lead facilitator of In It Together Coaching, walks you through how to become a project motivator. Ruth explains the benefits of project motivating and goes over how you can use your own strengths and can see the character strengths of others to empower your team to get things done. She discusses how to inspire others to strive for a goal and shows you how influence matters more than authority, when it comes to motivating teams. After covering the six steps to build a culture of appreciation, Ruth concludes by describing mindful use of character strengths and the project motivator’s mantra: be hopeful, be strong, be brave, and be curious.
Skills covered
Project Management
Team Motivation
The Practice of Character Strengths: Unifying Definitions, Principles, and Exploration of What’s Soaring, Emerging, and Ripe With Potential in Science and in Practice
Frontiers in Psychology
January 27, 2021
What does it mean to be “strengths-based” or to be a “strengths-based practitioner?” These are diffuse areas that are generic and ill-defined. Part of the confusion arises from the customary default of practitioners and leaders across many cultures to label anything positive or complimentary as “strengths-based,” whether that be an approach, a theoretical orientation, an intervention, or a company. Additional muddle is created by many researchers and practitioners not making distinctions between very different categories of “strength” in human beings – strengths of character, of talent/ability, of interest/passion, of skill/competency, to name a few. To add clarity and unification across professions, we offer seven characteristics and a comprehensive definition for a character strengths-based practitioner. We center on the type of strength referred to as character strengths and explore six guiding principles for understanding character strengths (e.g., character is plural; character is being and doing) and their practical corollaries. Reflecting this foundation and based on character strengths research, our longstanding work with strengths, discussions with practitioners across the globe, and a practitioner survey asking about strength practices (N = 113), we point out several character strengths practices or approaches we describe as soaring (e.g., explore and encourage signature strengths; practice strengths-spotting), emerging (e.g., the integration of mindfulness and character strengths), or ripe with potential (e.g., phasic strengths; the tempering effect; the towing effect). We use the same framework for describing general research domains. Some areas of research in character strengths are soaring with more than 25 studies (e.g., workplace/organizations), some are emerging with a handful of studies (e.g., health/medicine), and others are ripe with potential that have none or few studies yet opportunity looms large for integrating character science (e.g., peace/conflict studies). Using this framework, we seek to advance the exchange and collaboration between researcher and practitioner, as well as to advance the science and practice of character strengths.
Growing up, I used to watch my father speak at professional events. And sometimes, I would be the slide carousel operator. "Next slide please, Miss Kelly," he would say throughout his speech and I would dutifully press the button and the project would make a comforting "ker-chunk" sound as it operated. And the next image would pop up on the screen.
Bravery vs Recklessness: Knowing when to stand up and when to stand down
Arizona State University
September 28, 2022
Keynote themes
Change comes from people speaking out against norms and at the same time creating trust and belonging in the groups they inhabit. Project managers are often confronted with situations where they need to share unpopular news or opinions and they have to choose which battles to take on and how to present their message. Based on work by Dr. Todd Kashdan on the Art of Insubordination and related work by Dr, Charlan Nemeth on dissent, Ruth's session will explore the reasons we act to “fit in”, dos and don’ts of challenging the status quo, and ways to win others over.
Learning Objectives
Explain why we spend so much time fitting in
Identify ways to challenge group think
Explain what studies show about the effect of dissenters on groups and decision making
Develop a plan for being brave rather than reckless when navigating the challenges of project management
Burnout: Sources, Signs and Solutions
PMI DMV
September 20, 2022
Abstract:
Burnout is a “hot” topic now in many professions. One profession that does not get much attention in these discussions – project management.
Join this keynote session with Ruth Pearce and explore some of the sources of burnout – especially for project professionals.
Be a participant in the first audience to explore with Ruth the connection between burnout and engagement. Together, we will discuss the question of whether the focus on engagement at work in the last few years is one of the major causes of the current so-called "burnout epidemic".
Walk away able to recognize some precursors to burnout, signs that burnout is taking hold, and with some solutions that can help to halt and reverse burnout symptoms.
To get the most out of the session, you may want to take the free burnout assessment at this link: https://projectmotivator.com/burnout-assessment/
(Note: Results won't be shared with anyone.)
And it is not all bleak – we will have some fun and lots of laughs!
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain what burnout is and where it comes from as a project manager
2. Identify signs
3. Plan steps to halt and reverse burnout.
Social Intelligence: Why we need it and how we can get it!
ALLE LLC & IPMA YC
November 30, 2019
Social Intelligence: Why we need it and how we can get it!
Project managers and their teams agree that communication and connecting stakeholders to the goals of a project are core to the role of project managers. Connection is a fundamental part of both aspects of our role. Connection is built on social intelligence – the way that we build and maintain relationships with others and elicit co-operation. This session explores social intelligence in project managers and provides tools for building social intelligence from the moment the session starts.
Social intelligence is how we connect with others. Connection directly impacts communication, and as that is such a big part of our role as project managers, social intelligence would seem like a key ingredient for success. Yet when I ask project managers about social intelligence, they shake their heads and laugh. They say social intelligence is not a go-to for us!
To investigate further, I asked a group to take the VIA Character Strengths survey. Results showed that far from having more social intelligence that our team members as we might hope, on average, we have less. Earliest results show that project managers rank it at just 19/24 on average compared with 10/24 on average for the US at large!
From project initiation to closeout, a project manager’s understanding of how people process information and make decisions, informs the way in which we tailor communications to our stakeholders – or does it?
How effective are we at tailoring our message to the needs of others?
If the survey results are correct, we have work to do. If we are good already, we can be better.
This session will introduce you to character strengths and the ways you can use them to increase your social intelligence to build more effective teams.
Interview for the PMO Leader with Ilinca Nicolescu. This was Ruth's x0th birthday, and she decided to share an hour with the audience. Some of her favorite people showed up to support!
Fast Company - How to Ask Someone at Work if They're Vaccinated
FastCompany
August 13, 2021
As we make more changes in the way people work, it can be tempting to ask another's vaccination status. As several contributors highlight in this article, as Covid cases rise even among vaccinated people, the focus should be on compassion, health & safety.
Project Manager Effectiveness Survey Results
ALLE LLC
April 16, 2019
As a project manager for many years, I have, over that time, enjoyed many conversations with
other project managers and also non-project managers about what the role entails. Some people
have described to me a role that has not sounded at all like the work I have been doing. Using
expressions such as “glorified note-takers” and “task managers only interested in what we have
done today”, people who I thought of as friends and colleagues described the role in mechanical
and often not very positive tones. One friend said, “don’t get me wrong, they are needed, but it
isn’t rocket science is it?”
Others, often project managers themselves, described the role in more positive terms, highlighting
the complexity of the role as a conductor of many different parts of a project or program. For
these people, the role is much more elaborate and entails many more activities. Chief among them
seemed to be the person who acts as the clearinghouse for information for any person who may
have an interest in the project. When describing the responsibilities of a project manager, this
second group pointed to the challenge of being able to communicate with all different stakeholders
in the way that is most meaningful to them. The processes that we follow to set up a successful project, through managing the execution to wrapping things up and delivering the finished product
– which is often a far cry from the product that was conceived in the first place – are often
complex and require great attention to detail. Regardless of the debate about project methodology,
our role was described as everything from onerous to essential.
To get a clearer picture of the role of the project manager, I set out to survey both project
managers and their non-project manager colleagues.
The survey ran from November 2016 to November 2017, with most responses being collected in
the first six months.
#509. Overcoming Setbacks: Turning 1000 No's into Industry-Defining Success with Colleen with Cutcliffe, PhD
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#508. The Counterintuitive Way to Lead (It's Not What You Think) & Why Being the Smartest Person in the Room Will Destroy Your Team with Steven Webster
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From martial artist to tech entrepreneurship, Steven Webster shares insights on leadership, innovation, and building successful teams. As the CEO & Founder of ASENSEI, Steven is pioneering movement recognition technology in connected health and fitness. In this episode, you'll discover how tradi
#507. The 5:1 Formula for Building Winning Pickleball Team Dynamics with Dr. Alex Auerbach
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September 11, 2024
Discover the secrets to building a winning team dynamic on the pickleball court with Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. In this episode, Dr. Auerbach shares his insights on the power of positive feedback, understanding your partner's motiva
#506. Stop Stress Eating: Foods that Reduce Anxiety & the Super Food Myths with Dr. Willliam Li
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#505. Gut Health & Probiotic Strains You Need to Thrive | GLP-1 Probiotics | Metabolic Health & More with Colleen Cutcliffe, PhD
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Unlock the secrets of your gut microbiome with Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe, CEO and Co-Founder of Pendulum. In this eye-opening episode, we explore the hidden world of bacteria living inside us and their profound impact on our health. Dr. Cutcliffe, a biochemistry expert with over 25 years of experience,
#504. The #1 Factor That Will Determine Your Success: Why Talent Isn't Enough
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September 04, 2024
In this episode of The BluePrint, I revisit the concept of grit and unpack a powerful formula for achievement. Moving beyond Angela Duckworth's definition, I explore how talent, effort, and skill interact to drive success in any field. Learn: Why passion alone isn't enough for long-term success The
#503. The Power of Asking "What Else?” & How You Can Be More Brave with Ruth Pearce
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#502. Blood Flow Restriction to Enhance Cognitive Function with Steven Borden
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#501. Maximize Fat Loss, Minimize Soreness: Total Body or Split Routine for Fat Loss?
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In this episode of The BluePrint, I dive into a recent study that challenges conventional wisdom about resistance training for fat loss. Is a full-body workout really more effective than the classic split routine? I break down the research and share practical insights you can apply to your fitness r
#500. 4 Keys to Doing Great Work | How to Find the Next Big Idea: Insights from Paul Graham
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#499. The Hidden Superpower You're Ignoring (And How to Use It) with Ruth Pearce
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#498. 7 Steps to Build Unbreakable Perseverance
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August 21, 2024
In this episode, I delve into the critical role of perseverance in achieving long-term success. Drawing from personal experiences and insights from business titans like Jeff Bezos and Henry Ford, I explore how to cultivate this essential trait. In this episode, I break down the components of persist
#497. How to Unleash Hidden Potential in Your Team – Stephen M. R. Covey Reveals All
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#496. Pickleball Recover: Use Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) to Recover Faster, Reduce Joint Pain, & Rehab Pickleball Elbow with Steven Borden
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#494. How Leaders Can Find Peace & Avoid Burnout with Malcolm Marshall
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#492. End Tech Distraction & Addiction & Harness Your Focus With 1 Mindset Shift
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#491. Prevent Burnout & Unlock Flourishing | 4-Part Framework with Ruth Pearce
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#490. Pain Relief & Muscle Gains: The Surprising Benefits of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training with Steven Borden
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#488. Finding Stability & Joy in Chaos with Malcolm Marshall
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#487. The Decision-Making Framework that Made Jeff Bezos $100 Billion
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#486. Election Season Survival Guide: Dr. Gail Saltz's Strategies to Stay Informed Without Losing Your Mind
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#485. Mastering the Mental Reset: Dr. Alex Auerbach's Release, Reset, & Refocus Strategy for Overcoming Pickleball Mistakes
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Durham Chamber of Commerce Ambassador
Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce
September 30, 2023
The Durham Chamber of Commerce is an active network of local businesses helping each other to grow and make more impact. Just like the city itself, the chapter is vibrant, energetic and committed and it is my honor to be an Ambassador for this group. I help cultivate new members and make new members feel welcome. I love this work!
Institute for Neuro- and Behavioral Project Management
NBPMI
December 28, 2018
The profession of project management is entering a new level of maturity. Project management processes are well-known, highly developed, and widely used. Organizations are committed to a project-based approach to implementing change. It is time for project managers, PMOs, professional associations, project professionals of all specializations, and organizations worldwide to look forward to a new phase in project management, one that focuses on behavioral factors.
We at the Institute of Neuro and Behavioral Project Management believe that this is the way to take project management into the 21st Century and beyond, and create a practice that will result in better project outcomes, and more flexible approaches to change in all types of organization.
It is the mission of the Institute to increase understanding of the impacts of human factors on the project lifecycle and to offer solutions to the challenges of creating predictable results out of unpredictable behavior. This, the next phase in project management, integrates the learnings of the behavioral sciences and neuroscience with project management to create Behavioral Project Management.
National Speakers Association North Carolina
NSA
September 13, 2024
Welcome to NSA Carolinas, one of the strongest chapters in the country within the National Speakers Association!
We are proud that our chapter has more Hall of Fame (CPAE) and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) members than any other NSA chapter.
Whether you are seeking a dynamic speaker for your organization/event, you are already a professional speaker seeking to grow further or you aspire to learn about and become a successful speaker, we're thrilled you are here. Our purpose is to help you achieve your goals and fill the gap between where you are and where you want to be. We will meet you where you are and guide you to take that next step.
As you will find and feel, our members are intentional and passionate about helping people and organizations succeed. We believe in what we do as professional speakers and it shows.
The platform of speaking is a unique skill set requiring credibility, expertise and delivery mastery.
Coaching for Project Success - How Coaching Leads to Effective Project Leadership!
NCPMI
August 26, 2024
Title: Coaching for Project Success - How Coaching Leads to Effective Project Leadership!
Description:
Join Asila Calhoun Leadership Coach, Tiffany Sturdivant Leadership & DEI practitioner and Doug Stewart as they explore how coaching makes better project leaders. Moderated by Ruth Pearce, Unicorn Coach and Executive Coach for Non-Executives and regular speaker and sponsor at NCPMI, the panel will explore how being coached helps leaders excel and how learning basic coaching skills takes their leadership to a whole new level. This panel promises to be lively, uncompromising, challenging and full of practical ideas such that you will be able to take action as soon as you walk out of the room!
Coaching project managers offers a range of benefits that can significantly improve both individual performance and overall project outcomes. Here are some key advantages:
Motivation and Engagement: Even the most fundamental coaching skills transform the interaction between project leaders, their teams and their stakeholders. Leaders with coaching skills are more effective, more engaging and have more fun!
Enhanced Leadership Skills: Coaching helps project managers develop essential leadership qualities such as decision-making, conflict resolution, and team motivation. This leads to more effective management of teams and resources.
Improved Communication: Effective communication is critical for project success. Coaching can help project managers enhance their communication skills, ensuring clear, concise, and constructive interactions with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
Better Time Management: Coaching can aid project managers in refining their time management and organizational skills, enabling them to prioritize tasks efficiently and meet deadlines consistently.
Enhanced Problem-Solving Abilities: Through coaching, project managers learn to approach problems analytically and creatively, leading to more effective and innovative solutions.
Overall, coaching empowers project managers to perform at their best, leading to more successful projects and a stronger organizational performance.
Be Hopeful; Be Strong; Be Brave; Be Curious targeting your strengths practice with Ruth Pearce
Center for Coaching Certification
December 09, 2022
As more and more basic skills and roles in the workplace are automated, managers, leaders and employee resource personnel are seeking new ways to be effective and in demand in the future. As we develop the science and practice of coaching, these professionals can learn a lot from us about interaction, motivating and nudging.
While task-based activities can be readily automated, people skills still depend on ... people! Using character strengths and coaching techniques, professionals and coaches have more tools to support their clients and their colleagues using strengths to navigate change, build new habits and become who they want to be.
Find out how during this session and walk away with insights that you can put into action immediately.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the science of character
- Explore how to use character strengths - in particular Hope, Bravery, and Curiosity - to connect and communicate with others
- Create a plan for integrating these strengths plus one of their top strengths into their daily behaviors
Ruth Pearce, ICF ACC designated coach, a Certified Inclusion Coach, a Project Management Institute accredited Project Manager
My purpose is to build engaged teams who will run through walls for each other.
Experience, and evidence, shows that this happens when colleagues feel seen and heard. It happens when they feel that failure is not a dirty word, when they feel safe to challenge the status quo. And it happens when they know their strengths, they are appreciated for their strengths, and they are encouraged to use and grow their strengths in everything that they do. Group coaching creates that space, supported by the experience and training I have in financial services, non-profits, education, and online communities. I am a International Coach Federation ACC designated coach, a Certified Inclusion Coach, a Project Management Institute accredited Project Manager, a trained Economist and a trained Attorney/Mediator. My motto is Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious - www.projectmotivator.com
Bravery vs Recklessness: Knowing when to stand up and when to stand down
International Institute of Learning
November 03, 2022
Leader Bravery A great example of what counts when a person is a leader. "Bravo" HK
Bravery vs Recklessness - knowing when to stand up - Nice presentation, and as you were rightly saying always bad news by Project Managers should be disclosed with much bravery like Delays why they are happening is it because of any dependencies, or any Integration issues, etc... Perseverance with the plan which is important, and you rightly said about not to dwell with the spent overs which is very true "Sunk Costs" and to seek & search for better opportunities and how to leverage things with the Management/Contingency Reserves and this is where the mettle of Risk Management really lies Sincere Thanks, Vijay VV
Good example to explain bravery vs recklnessness Very good presentation with a good example to explain bravery vs recklessness. Tnx - RM
Appreciate this perspective of being brave Looking forward to being able to review the print out and then apply bravery to my own work.
Bravery vs Recklessness When to say no , is not always accepted, or easy to do when working for a power lead organization. - PR
Great talk As i was listening to this all i could think of is how many PMs on my team need to listen to this talk. Such great insights. Thanks - JH
Bravery vs. Recklessness Great example of Maggie, the PM, being both brave and reckless that helped illustrate the difference. Very much enjoyed this presentation, 5 stars, would recommend. - MG
Great presentation From someone who likes to self analyze on why I don't want to do something and if fear of failure is the only reason, then I HAVE to put myself through the discomfort to just do it. :-) Thank you!
Burnout: Sources, Signs and Solutions
International Institute of Learning
November 03, 2022
Just in time now we are returning to office.
This gives great insights about detecting early signs of bunout, and without a doubt the ruturn to the office possess many of the characteristics that were depicted here. It is a very timely presentation. - FT
Burnout - Quiet Quitting - It's Real
Thanks for this thoughtful presentation. Learning about the indicators of potential burnout - in my team and myself - will help me make changes for the better. GD
Burnout Source Signs and Solutions
Very Nice one Ruth Thanks! Vijay - VV
Burn out Entered
Very good presentation. Tnx for the recovery tips ;-) - RM
Awesome topic Entered
Thank you very much, Ruth. The topic of your presentation is extremely important. I truly appreciate your presentation. AM
Great Topic and Spot On
Thank you for this presentation on a topic that we all probably experience at one point or another during our careers. Also good to know and understand some of the identifiers, as we may be in positions to recognize if peers, coworkers, stakeholders or even customers are hitting a burnout point and may be able to help navigate them through with some tips on reducing those feelings, even if just a temporary reprieve. Tried to give this a full 5-Star review, but for some reason unable to select it. - DO
Timely presentation - Burnout
Remote and Hybrid work styles - increasingly the need to be online, and constantly available. sure has taken a toll on administrate aspect of PM role - PR
Great talk
Liked the content but it was hard to listen to presenter.- JH
Great presentation
I definitely plan on watching this again before the on demand sessions are removed. We all experience burnout and it is so important to mitigate that for our own mental health.- RM
From Project Manager to Project Motivator
American Society for Administrative Professionals
September 13, 2022
Advanced
As a project lead, instead of just managing tasks, wouldn’t it be great to be able to really motivate your team and stakeholders? Uncover the secrets of strengths-based project management as an experienced project manager walks you through practical ideas and real-world examples on how to become a project motivator. Hear how to implement research-based practices to boost your team and stakeholders’ engagement. Explore how you can leverage your own strengths and the character strengths of others as never before to get things done. Learn how to inspire others to strive for a goal and why influence matters more than authority when it comes to motivating teams. Conclude with mindful use of character strengths and the project motivator’s mantra: be hopeful, be strong, be brave, and be curious.
Learning Objectives:
Examine how to use a growth mindset, character strengths, planning styles, and learning styles to engage yourself and others.
Carry out the six steps to build a culture of appreciation.
Apply character strengths to help deal with project problems and conflicts.
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