Coach Dan Estby

Tag: Reflect

  • Learning without thought

      Who doesn’t start out the new year with a Confucius quote? Seriously though – this particular quote hits pretty close to home as I reflect on my career, and consider my next steps forward. I’ve been blessed to have worked with so many amazing people, from whom I have learned so much. Wonderful mentors,…

  • Change happens by listening

    Jane Goodall’s quote resonates with me deeply, and is especially relevant when applied to the practice of change management. So often, changes start with the best of intentions, then devolves into a litany of communication plans, stakeholder management lists, status updates, milestones and deadlines. Every change, regardless of size and complexity, ultimately intersects with the…

  • Isn’t a coach really just a trainer?

    Isn’t a coach really just a trainer?

      I was recently asked by someone I met, “Isn’t a coach really just a trainer?”My response was quick – “While a coach sometimes trains on new skills or knowledge, they also facilitate, mentor and challenge teams to improve the way they work.”Looking back, I would grade myself a “C-” on that answer. I WISH…

  • There are no shortcuts!

    There are no shortcuts to transformational improvements – but starting with small changes today can lead to big results in the future! Long term, meaningful improvements come from small, thoughtful experiments today. ✔️ Remind yourself – what’s your long term goal?✔️ Ask yourself – what’s one small thing I can accomplish today to bring that…

  • Be yourself

      For anyone who needs to hear it today – “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ― Ralph Waldo EmersonEmerson is on to something. Is it possible to spend so much time trying to meet the expectations of others that you forget the…

  • Take a step forward

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  • Thankful – not just today – but every day!

    As we approach this holiday season (and despite the fact that my personal backlog keeps getting longer instead of shorter) I feel compelled to take a moment and share a list of things for which I’m most thankful.   (Cliché’, I know – but deal with it… when it comes to Coach Dan, you take the…

  • Manager Musings – Investing In Yourself

    What’s better than Monday of a new work week?  A couple of days of rest and relaxation behind us; nothing but limitless possibilities in front of us! Ok, if you’ve made it through that cheeseball opening line, keep going – there’s a point! As agile managers and leaders, we’re in the people-development business, and one…

  • Coach’s Challenge – What did you do differently this week?

    It’s easy to get in a rut.  We’re busy people, for sure.  Lots of people counting on us both at work, and outside of work. “We all win together” means we give our teams our all so we can bring value to our customer.  I get it. But that is no excuse for not embracing…