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“Cultivating Connection: How Coaching Enriches Leadership and Belongingness in the Workplace” with Rich Jones



Summary:

This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we welcome a Wellness & Career Coach, a Masters track and field athlete, and the founder of Find More Balance, Rich Jones. Rich shares his journey of expanding leadership through developing himself as a coach and using coaching tools to encourage a sense of belonging within organizations. He also touches on personal reflection, recognizing capacities, and embracing one's achievements.


If you’re a leader who hasn’t yet embraced the principles and skills of coaching, this conversation might inspire you to take the leap! Tune in now!


In this Episode:

  • Rich's Journey: From coach training to applying those skills as an internal leader at his organization

  • Expanding Belonging: The importance and methods of encouraging a sense of belonging in today’s diverse workplace

  • Personal Capacity & Reflection: Recognizing one’s limits while appreciating accomplishments

  • Coaching Frameworks: How listening deeply can uncover true issues beyond surface-level problems

  • Defining Coaching: It's about helping people discover their answers and empowering them along the way

  • Impactful Experiences with Coaches: A powerful story about Rich's former manager who guided him through career decisions using coaching principles

Order of Topics:

  • Rich Jones's Personal Reflection and Coaching Approach

  • Enhancing Leadership and Performance through Coaching

  • Creating a Coaching Framework in the Workplace

  • Defining Coaching and Its Organizational Value

  • The Universal Language of Coaching for Belonging

  • Leveraging Coaching Skills Beyond Formal Sessions

  • Coaching's Impact on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

  • The Power of Thoughtful Leadership in Career Development

  • The Importance of People-Centric Management

Action Items:

  • Quit Detrimental Habits

  • Embrace Passion Projects

  • Prioritize Mental Health

  • Set Boundaries at Work

  • Challenge Age Stereotypes

  • Be Authentic

  • Align Actions with Personal Values rather than External Validation.

  • Recognize Healing as an Ongoing Process

  • Boost Productivity by Aligning Employees with their Passions.

  • Ensure Recognition Within the Company

About Rich:

Rich Jones is a Wellness & Career Coach and the founder of Find More Balance, a coaching and content company dedicated to helping individuals achieve their full potential. In his day job at Google, Rich serves as a Retention and Progression Consultant in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging space, where he passionately coaches and advocates for employees, driving meaningful change within the organization.


Beyond his professional endeavors, Rich is a masters track and field athlete and a two-time national champion, showcasing his commitment to excellence both on and off the field. A personality development junkie, Rich continuously seeks growth, not only for himself but for those he coaches and mentors.



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About UpLevel Productions: Founded by Christie Mann, MA, CPCC, PCC, and Rachel Baldi, CPCC, PCC, UpLevel creates, produces, and delivers Transformative Experiences, Workshops, Training, Events + Media that develop leaders who make our world a healthier, more alive, and connected place to be. As Associate CTI Faculty Partners, UpLevel is licensed to sell, produce, and deliver Co-Active coach training and leadership development programs around the world to support the transformational growth of individuals and culture inside the workplace and organization. www.uplevelproductions.com Instagram @uplevelproductions Facebook & LinkedIn @uplevelproductionscompany




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