Host: Helen Rimmer
Guest: Steph Tranter, Leadership Coach and Author of LEAP!: How to Be More You and Find a Career You'll Love
Introduction
Welcome to Lead with Kindness:
Podcast focused on transforming the workplace through kindness and well-being.
Hosted by Helen Rimmer, a seasoned leader with a background in positive psychology.
Aimed at sharing practical tips and inspiring stories to challenge conventional leadership.
About the Guest
Steph Tranter:
Visionary leadership coach and consultant.
Former corporate leader in the retail industry.
Author of LEAP!: How to Be More You and Find a Career You'll Love.
Focuses on helping leaders and individuals navigate career crossroads.
Expert in corporate experience combined with psychological insights.
Episode Highlights
Steph’s Background and Journey:
Began career at Tesco, progressing from checkout to leadership roles.
Transitioned from corporate to freelance, driven by a passion for coaching and leadership development.
Emphasizes a strengths-based approach and has worked across various sectors including corporates, charities, and sports teams.
Unique Coaching Approach:
Combines corporate experience with therapeutic insights.
Holistic view of clients, addressing both personal and professional aspects.
Focus on emotional and physical well-being, alongside practical leadership strategies.
Key Topics Discussed:
Corporate to Coaching Transition:
Importance of recognizing one’s strengths and leveraging them.
The pivotal moment involving Strengthscope assessment with Dr. Paul Brewerton.
Holistic Coaching:
The interconnectedness of personal and professional life.
Addressing root causes of issues rather than surface symptoms.
Imposter Syndrome:
Unpacking and addressing self-doubt in newly promoted leaders.
Emphasizing the value of personal strengths over traditional metrics of success.
Challenges and Solutions for Leaders:
Common issues faced by leaders such as confidence, influencing peers, and managing change.
Specific example of a leader who overcame self-doubt through strengths-based coaching.
Small Business and Entrepreneurial Insights:
Challenges like client acquisition, workload management, and financial uncertainty.
Importance of balancing passion projects with financial stability.
LEAP!:
Motivation behind writing the book: creating a practical, science-based guide accessible to all.
Integrating positive psychology and practical tools.
Success stories and the impact of the book on readers and clients.
Defining Compassionate Leadership:
Qualities like empathy, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and curiosity.
Importance of flexibility and creativity in leadership.
Success Stories:
Highlighting a story of a female client who transitioned from a corporate role to a successful career in sports massage.
The journey from feeling undervalued to achieving professional fulfillment.
Conclusion
Final Thoughts:
The power of compassionate leadership and the importance of understanding and leveraging strengths.
Encouragement to leaders and individuals at career crossroads to embrace their unique qualities and pursue fulfilling careers.
Resources and Links
Steph Tranter’s Website: stephtranter.com
Book: LEAP!: How to Be More You and Find a Career You'll Love
Strengthscope Information: Strengthscope (both Steph and Helen are Strengthscope masters so get in touch)
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