As a certified executive coach with a wealth of title industry experience, who better than Alison Gareffa to discuss various approaches real estate professionals can take to sharpen their leadership skills? How does coaching work and how does it benefit busy professionals? Alison explains the distinctions between coaching, consulting, and therapy, emphasizing how coaching is all about focusing on the present rather than the past or the future. Gareffa explains how taking the time to be intentional helps us meet our goals more efficiently. Thinking of honing your craft and skills as a leader? She also highlights the benefits of executive coaching when learning how to be a better boss by boosting employee retention and building trust and loyalty, as well as the importance of active listening while asking open-ended questions instead of ones that require only a simple “yes” or “no.” If you have questions about your company’s coaching approach but just never knew where to turn, Alison is here to help coach you on how to better coach others.

Learn more about Forefront Coaching here and learn some quick tips included in this FAQ. She also is a big supporter of October Research’s Women’s Leadership Conference, which will take place in Cleveland, Ohio in November. Register here.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

3:08 The Power of Active Listening and Open-Ended Questions

5:26 Coaching for Leaders in the Real Estate Sector

9:22 Structuring Coaching Sessions for Success

18:24 Using Assessments and Tools in Coaching

36:44 Prioritizing Self-Reflection and Personal Growth

Get In Touch…

Alison Gareffa, founder, Forefront Coaching (Guest), alison@forefrontcoach.com

Mary Schuster (Host), mschuster@octoberresearch.com

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Episode sponsored by RamQuest – https://www.RamQuest.com

Episode produced by October Research – https://www.octoberresearch.com