#43 - Become a Better Leader and Improve Your Career Trajectory with Nicole Soames

Show Notes

Nicole Soames is an executive coach and trainer who specialises in helping individuals thrive in their careers and become exceptional leaders.

In this conversation we discuss how leadership styles in the workplace have changed over time, how Emotional Intelligence plays a pivotal role for effective leadership, and how this is actually a skill that can be developed with training.

Nicole also shares valuable insights on managing burnout, improving self-confidence, uncovering hidden blind spots, how we can work better as a team, and one game-changing piece of advice that will transform your relationship with your boss.

This conversation is packed with actionable tips for anyone looking to elevate their career.

Expect to learn

1:20 Introduction to Career Development and Coaching

2:29 Challenges in Career Progression

8:38 Public Speaking and Overcoming Fear

13:00 Personal Journey into Coaching

19:32 Starting and Growing a Business

32:52 Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

43:23 Understanding Emotional Intelligence in Teams

44:55 Managing Upwards: Treating Your Manager as a Customer

46:15 Personality Profiling and Emotional Intelligence

50:12 Building Self-Confidence and Emotional Awareness