The podcast discusses managing stress and achieving fulfillment in the workplace. Emphasis is put on coaching and mentoring over bossing. Lisa McCarthy shares her journey from leading sales organizations to founding a company focused on personal growth. The importance of leadership development and evolving leadership in the face of disruptions are explored. Insights are given on talent development, coaching, and practical management approaches in companies.
Managers should prioritize coaching and mentoring over bossing to foster success and satisfaction in the workplace.
In the evolving workplace, leaders must focus on upskilling existing talent and emphasizing soft skills alongside AI integration.
Deep dives
Transition to Entrepreneurship from Corporate Leadership
Lisa McCarthy shares her journey from leading sales organizations to establishing Fast Forward Group. At a career crossroads at 45, she decided to pursue her dream of helping others achieve professional and personal success. This led to the inception of Fast Forward, focusing on creating a culture where individuals thrive.
Client Diversity and Team Evolution at Fast Forward Group
Fast Forward Group's client portfolio spans diverse industries globally, including tech giants like Google and Meta, illustrating a commitment to leadership development and coaching for whole life success. Lisa and her co-founder, Wendy, initiated the company, expanding over 11 years to include a team of 80, comprising facilitators, coaches, and support staff.
Challenges and Advantages of Hybrid Work Environments
Hybrid work presents unique challenges for talent engagement and relationship-building, especially for younger employees seeking mentorship and guidance in virtual settings. Managers must adapt to slower, deliberate communication to foster trust and create coaching opportunities in one-on-one sessions. The shift towards remote work necessitates emphasizing EQ, collaboration, and adaptability over traditional managerial functions.
Embracing AI and Continuous Skill Development in Leadership
The evolving landscape of work places a premium on cultivating soft skills, human inspiration, and adaptability alongside AI integration. Leaders must upskill existing talent to leverage strengths over recruiting externally. Coaching programs like Fast Forward equip leaders to create a vision of success, prioritize growth, and navigate future job transformations driven by AI and changing industry dynamics.
Lisa McCarthy, CEO and co-founder of the Fast Forward group, and author of Fast Powered: Five Power Principles to Create the Life You Want in Just One Year on managing stress and achieving fulfilment in the workplace and in life. Lisa who has spent 25 years at prominent media companies including Univision, Viacom, and CBS, driving billions in sales revenue, has used her own experience of the toll of high pressure to develop a system to create success and satisfaction. Named a ‘woman to watch’ by Advertising Age, and listed on Crains New York Business 40 under 40, she argues that managers need to put the emphasis on coaching and mentoring, and less on bossing. The constant upgrading and improving of our selves, she says, will help us to seize opportunities, which will be even critical in the workplace of the future.
www.fastforwardgroup.net
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