Sarah Wirth is the President of Ecsell Institute and the Amazon best-selling author of "The Coaching Effect." With over 20 years of experience in employee assessment, leadership development, executive coaching, and customer service, Sarah has a proven track record of driving growth and excellence. She began her career as a talent analyst, coaching leaders in diverse organizations, and later led a consulting firm to a 65% revenue increase. As Vice President of Client Services at Ecsell Institute, she boosted client retention to over 94% before becoming President in 2019. Sarah is passionate about leadership and its impact on team performance, bringing an analytical approach to high-performing sales leaders. She is a sought-after presenter for global executives from top companies like Mercedes Benz, Estee Lauder, and Ritz Carlton. Holding a B.A. from the University of Nebraska and a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, Sarah combines her legal expertise with her leadership insights to drive innovation and success at Ecsell Institute.
What You’ll Learn on this Episode:
- The significance of understanding and improving leadership behaviors
- What the Coaching Equation is and how it drives performance
- The importance of creating complexity for growth and development
- What are the four key coaching activities for effective and high-impact coaching
- The impact of building strong and trusting relationships with team members
- How the practice of leadership helps leaders increase their self-awareness
- The significance of ongoing career discussions and feedback in fostering growth and improvement
- Why leaders should take time to understand their team member's career goals and personal interests