Coaching defined Video — Leadership How coaching is distinct from other leadership support Coach Gail Ginder shares her perspective on what coaching is and how it’s different from consulting and therapy. Watch the Video
Unique value of coaching Video — Leadership How coaching is distinct from other leadership support Coaching Corps Executive Director Janet Carter talks about how coaching can help in ways that other leadership supports can't. Watch the Video
Why coaching must be a choice in order to work Video — Leadership How coaching works- or doesn't work- for leaders Gail Ginder describes the challenges when coaching is imposed rather than chosen, and the coachee is not open to change. Watch the Video
Coaching in a vacuum Video — Leadership How coaching works- or doesn't work- for leaders Bill Ryan shares an example of how it's hard to provide coaching without a context and a clear feedback loop. Watch the Video
When coaching is not the solution Video — Leadership How coaching works- or doesn't work- for leaders Gail Ginder describes how coaching is not going to be effective if it's seen as an alternative to good management. Watch the Video
For a first-time leader Video — Leadership How coaching works- or doesn't work- for leaders Janet Carter talks about how coaching has helped take on new responsibilities - working with a board, creating a vision, and communicating that vision effectively. Watch the Video
How coaching pays off Video — Leadership How coaching works- or doesn't work- for leaders Bill Ryan talks about how coaching helped an Executive Director take a more high-profile and visible role and how that helped his organization. Watch the Video
For an executive transition Video — Leadership How coaching works—or doesn't work—for leaders Gail Ginder talks about coaching a 30-year founder Executive Director who wanted to "leave with grace" in order to help set the organization up to succeed. Watch the Video
Taking on a new role Video — Leadership How coaching works- or doesn't work- for leaders Janet Carter describes how coaching helped her make the leap from the "number two" to the "number one" executive position. Watch the Video
Asking hard questions Video — Leadership How coaching can help leaders change behaviors Gilda Gonzales finds coaching a unique way to explore the essential leadership question, “Am I the right person for my organization at this time?” Watch the Video
Confronting issues head-on Video — Leadership How coaching can help leaders change behaviors Evaluator Bill Ryan on how coaching helped one coachee become a stronger leader by helping her confront a personnel issue that was challenging the organization and its staff. Watch the Video
Better communication Video — Leadership How coaching can help leaders change behaviors Coach Gail Ginder shares an example of how honest feedback can help a leader understand their impact on others and see when their behavior isn't matching their intention. Watch the Video
Getting “unstuck” Video — Leadership How coaching can help leaders change behaviors Coaching can help leaders address tough roadblocks. East Bay Asian Youth Center Executive Director David Kakishiba on overcoming the fears that can become barriers to action. Watch the Video
Better staff supervision Video — Leadership How coaching can help leaders change behaviors Lina Sheth, a Program Director at Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center, discusses the far-reaching impact that coaching has had on her ability to empower her own staff. Watch the Video
Managing stress Video — Leadership How coaching can help leaders change behaviors The Executive Director's role often includes "the stress of making tough and unpopular decisions." Unity Council ED Gilda Gonzales on how coaching helped her achieve balance. Watch the Video
Greater self-awareness Video — Leadership How coaching can help leaders change behaviors It's not always easy for Executive Directors to get honest feedback. Coaching Corps ED Janet Carter describes how coaching helped her identify strengths and weaknesses. Watch the Video
Evaluating impact Video — Leadership New perspectives on funding and evaluating coaching Bill Ryan talks about the process the Haas, Jr. Fund has taken to assess the impact that coaching has had for FLA participants. Watch the Video
Return on investment Video — Leadership New perspectives on funding and evaluating coaching Bill Ryan proposes an approach to evaluation that mirrors the way businesses think about their investment in coaching. Watch the Video
Reading the Polls on Same-Sex Marriage Report — LGBT Equality Digging into data from ballot initiatives in 33 states This 2010 study looks at polling data to glean insights about statewide ballot campaigns for and against marriage equality. Read the Report
Study Released on Polling Regarding Marriage Equality Press Release — LGBT Equality Groundbreaking study shows that voters don’t move during campaigns The study also debunks theories explaining persistent discrepancies between polls and actual results. Read the Press Release
Leading the Future Report — Leadership Getting to know the 21st Century Fellows Rashad Robinson, a graduate of the 21st Century Fellows program, profiles the program’s work bringing people of color into leadership roles on LGBT rights, service, and advocacy. Read the Report
Cal Launches Pioneering Initiative on Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Press Release — College Success Backed by a $16 million grant from the Haas, Jr. Fund A major effort has been announced to establish U.C. Berkeley as a national leader in research, teaching, and public service related to equity and inclusion. Read the Press Release
Becoming a Major Supporter of Nonprofit Coaching Report — Leadership Supporting individual, and social, change Nonprofits are now seeing the power of customized one-on-one support in making their work more effective. Read the Report
Flexible Leadership Awards: An Update Report — Leadership “It’s not just about the ED,” and other lessons learned In April 2010, the FLA program shares some of its insights and lessons to date. Read the Report