In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi engages in a powerful conversation with Ellen Hooper, a leader in culture and leadership coaching, about cultivating Authentic Leadership. As co-founder of The Growth Collective, Ellen shares her expertise on integrating diversity and inclusion into leadership and organisational culture, highlighting the crucial role of empowering middle management to drive thriving work environments. They explore the transformative potential of Authentic Leadership, emphasising the need for leaders to understand their personal strengths and leadership styles to effectively inspire teams. Through practical tools like profiling assessments and feedback techniques, Ellen addresses the challenges of balancing diversity and inclusion while fostering human-centered workplaces where individuals align with both their authentic selves and organisational goals.
Also in this episode:
- Authentic leadership is both an art and a discipline, centered on understanding and leveraging personal strengths and inclusion.
- Middle management plays a crucial role in enhancing employee and customer experiences, impacting organisational culture and engagement.
- Profiling tools like DISC, Myers-Briggs, and others provide critical insights into leadership styles and team dynamics.
About Ellen
Ellen Hooper is an award-winning coach and people leader. She’s a certified coach with the International Coaching Federation, co-founder of leadership training business the Growth Collective, co-host of the I’ll Ask My Sister podcast and a passionate speaker and commentator. Ellen is a Top Leadership Development Voice on LinkedIn and her wisdom has been featured by the ABC, Channel 7, CEO Magazine, Smart Company, HR Leader, the Sydney Morning Herald and the West Australian.
Connect with Ellen
Websites: www.ellenhooper.com; www.growthcollective.com.au
Podcast: www.askmysisterpod.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenjhooper/
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About Bessi Graham:
With nearly 25 years’ of experience working with business owners, governments, and large funding bodies to merge money and meaning, my experience spans from the grassroots of sitting in the dirt working with business owners across the Pacific Islands through to the United Nations in Geneva. This has given me an unparalleled perspective.
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