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One size doesn’t fit all, especially when it comes to coaching
At NextArrow, we’re big believers that the right fit changes everything. If you’ve ever tried squeezing into something that wasn’t your size, you know exactly what we mean. And the same holds true for leadership development. While one-size-fits-all programs might sound appealing, the truth is simple: When you’re working with real humans navigating real-world complexity, customization wins. Over the last year, we’ve partnered with incredible companies to build Learning Coachin
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The Feedback Paradox
Who holds more power in a feedback conversation, the giver or the receiver? Most people instinctively point to the giver—who starts the conversation, frames the message and, often, holds the perceived authority. And to be fair, most feedback workshops, classes, and articles reinforce this giver bias by teaching structured models, polished phrasing, and best practices for delivering feedback well. But here’s the paradox: While the giver appears to hold the power, it’s the rec
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Picking an Executive Coach: 10 Questions to Ask!
The relationship between a coach and coachee is the single most important factor in predicting the success of a coaching engagement....
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Escaping the Motivation Trap: How to make your 2025 Resolutions Stick!
Here are six research-backed tips to tame the Motivation Monster and make your resolutions stick!
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5 Tips to Ensure Your In-House Learning Doesn’t Suck
One of the best ways to make training engaging is to make it fun. How? Try these 5 tips!
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Think You Can’t Handle the Feedback? Try This Instead
How you respond to feedback determines how others view you and whether you’ll learn from it. Here are 4 simple strategies to respond well!
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7 Ways Leaders Undermine Psych Safety
Psychological safety is widely recognized as one of the most significant predictors of high-performing teams, enabling open...
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Avoid the Tension: State Your Intention for Better Feedback Conversations
Giving direct feedback without damaging morale is one of the biggest challenges for managers and individual contributors. It can feel...
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Get Better at Conversations: Ask More Follow-Up Questions
Harvard research from Professor Allison Brooks highlights something powerful: follow-up questions are the most impactful kind of question...
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