Career Development Resources

Web Resources

Kellogg School of Management: Executive Programs
In addition to coaching, executives can often benefit from formal management programs or other executive education (e.g. “Finance for Non-Financial Executives”). These build awareness and confidence quickly—especially if one has risen through the ranks without formal business training. In addition to teaching MBA students, I teach in numerous executive programs at Kellogg and believe they are absolutely top-notch—you will experience a wide range of faculty and ideas in a short amount of time. The networking opportunities are absolutely incomparable.

Liz Handlin
Having an up-to-date and polished resume is important for current job seekers as well as those who are happy in their jobs, but may be applying for board positions or need to provide a bio or resume for speaking engagements. I know of no one better to help with this process than Liz Handlin. I have had many clients work with her and all have been THRILLED with the end product.

Marshall Goldsmith Library
Marshall Goldsmith has generously made many of his resources available on line. I recommend reading through his materials when one wants a “quick hit” of leadership advice—especially as it relates to behavioral change at the highest ranks.

Book Resources

There are so many books that are helpful and complement the coaching process. I have included here only those that I recommend again and again:

Full Catastrophe Living

Full Catastrophe Living
by John Kabat Zinn

Getting Things Done

Getting Things Done
by David Allen

Take Time for Your Life

Take Time for Life
by Cheryl Richardson

Strengths Finder 2.0

Strengthsfinder 2.0
by Tom Rath

Crucial Confrontations

Crucial confrontations
by Patterson, Grenny, et al

Primal Leadership

Primal Leadership
by Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee

The Introvert Advantage

Introvert Advantage
by Marti Olsen Laney

Crucial Conversations

Crucial conversations
by Patterson, Grenny, et al

Resonant Leadership

Resonant Leadership
by Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee

Immunity to Change

Immunity to Change
by Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey

Working Identity

Working Identity
by Herminia Ibarra