Darcy Luoma Coaching and Consulting

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Vulnerability at Work: Liability or Asset?

You might be more connected to the world than ever, with your ever-present phone, social media feeds, and access to a bazillion YouTube videos. 

But how well are you connecting with people around you? 

In her book Rising Strong, Brene Brown says, “I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.”

It’s not about looking at pictures of people on a screen, it’s sharing with them in real-time, and letting them do the same. Connection requires us to be open about how we’re feeling, as well as to listen and make the other person feel heard. [Read more…]

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Read the Room

As a consultant, reading the room is really important. If I am at a team retreat and notice that everyone is walking in and sitting far away from each other with their arms crossed, I know I’m going to earn my paycheck that day. But if everyone is walking in joking around with a cup of coffee and a smile? My job is going to be much easier!

One of the most important skills for being a leader is to be able to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and help it rise to the top in a productive way.  [Read more…]

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Thoughtfully Fit Managers Don’t Solve Problems

Thoughtfully Fit Managers Don't Solve Problems BLOG

One of my favorite things about coaching is that it holds YOU as the expert in your own life. If you want someone to tell you what to do, do NOT hire a coach (not a good one at least!). Because in coaching, the goal is to ask questions, and get you thinking about what you want and how to get there. A coach doesn’t make the decisions for you, but helps you figure out how to make your own decisions. However, when I teach managers how to use coaching skills to empower employees, I often get push back. “Isn’t my job to provide the answers and give advice?” Well, yes….and no. [Read more…]

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