Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2022

I enjoyed her recommendations and real-life stories as well as her self-coaching advice, which I will paraphrase here, combined with my own insights from the field: Take a hard look in the mirror to see yourself today. Always assume positive intent, stay present, be open-minded, actively listen, the thank the person for their feedback.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2022

I saw a new approach in the classic book “ Leadership Transformed: How Ordinary Managers Become Extraordinary Leaders ,” by Dr. Peter Fuda, which identifies seven leadership themes, presented as metaphors. Works with other team members on mutual aspirations (coach metaphor).

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Berkonomics

JUNE 24, 2021

It is hard to coach or teach leadership in a few paragraphs. Think of those leaders from your past or present whom you respect most. But let’s try by limiting this short insight to a list of the five principal tactical skills of a great leader. Compare their leadership style with these five skills. Skill number one: delegate.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 26, 2022

Phrases like “holding people accountable” imply negative consequences or punishment, rather than rewards or providing the freedom and coaching to team members to choose their own actions, and pursue what matters most to them. Provide coaching and training on ownership discipline. Provide regular feedback on execution and results.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2022

For example, you must forego the traditional meeting approach, where a team member presents a slide deck with all the background and multiple solution options on an issue, and asks you for a decision. For one-on-one coaching from the startup founder, I call this approach five-minute mentoring.

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Berkonomics

APRIL 24, 2014

Accelerators are organizations that selectively accept entrepreneurs into a program of intense coaching in a physical environment sponsored by the accelerator that also provides seed funds for the startup to begin its business.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

The company also offers up date coaching, styling, and professional photography to help clients present the best versions of themselves to prospective dates. The company, let by Talia Goldstein, provides vetted and curated matches for clients, hand screening matches--including vetting matches in person before an introduction.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2022

These authors reference real cases and real business leaders, based on their decades of experience in building companies and executive coaching. I offer here their summary of purposes and inspirations that have motivated existing business leaders, with insights from my own mentoring and coaching experience.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 23, 2022

You need a team focused on the future as well as the present. Priority is placed on employee mentoring and coaching. Mentoring and coaching tend to improve commitment, motivation, decision making, and creative talents, which are required for a competitive business and career.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2022

Of course, you need to be present to spot these changes, and not rely wholly on the input of others. An unwillingness to present ideas, fulfill commitments, or be accountable can be a sign of a disconnected team member. Perhaps your team member needs coaching on how to say “no,” or needs time off to rejuvenate.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2021

In my view, the most effective entrepreneurs are those with a background of an array of real-life experiences, both positive and negative, as well as good academic and coaching activities. Most universities have formal incubator and business development organizations that focus on coaching, grant writing and technology licensing.

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Berkonomics

APRIL 19, 2018

PM, and that the vice president of sales, presently in the air traveling to the very country where the manager was to meet him, was not to be present. Everyone but the sales VP was present as anticipated. Then the meeting no CEO would want to attend. We walked into the meeting at the appointed time.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 17, 2011

Powerful breakout sessions presented by career coaches and experts. Fast track job search workshop for experienced professionals seeking employment. Learn who gets the attention of hiring managers during our panel discussion. See [link] (more)

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 7, 2021

An edtech startup called Entity Academy — which provides women with training, in areas like data science and software development; mentoring; and ultimately job coaching — has raised $100 million on the heels of strong growth of its business, and an ambition to improve that ratio.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Check out local sources for coaching and assistance. Don’t be shy about networking for advisors with business experience for coaching and mentoring. Working in a business, especially a startup , is all about predicting the future, and responding to unanticipated changes, or new entrants.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 10, 2011

The format of the meetings is to have several entrepreneurs present their projects and to have an interactive discussion from the attendees with comments, suggestions and ideas for the presenters. The goal for the entrepreneurs is to receive coaching, mentoring and resources for their companies.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Examples of companies already coaching their teams on these mental strategies include Google, Starbucks, AOL, and more: Mentally be fully present and engaged in the current task. Practice by making a conscious decision to intentionally be more present with a team member, with a client, at a meeting, or at home.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 3, 2011

Eric Gildenhuys, international coach in marketing, sales, and operations, will address effective business conversations at the Aug. Gildenhuys will present techniques and approaches to increase an individuals communications skills and enhance his or her interactive abilities, especially during business gatherings.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 7, 2019

And, many of the presenting companies received sizable funding commitments and offers of ongoing help. Matt is also an executive coach and partner at Evolution Services (link: [link] a high growth executive coaching and consulting firm based in Los Angeles, Silicon Valley and New York.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2020

Examples of companies already coaching their teams on these mental strategies include Google, Starbucks, AOL, and more: Mentally be fully present and engaged in the current task. Practice by making a conscious decision to intentionally be more present with a team member, with a client, at a meeting, or at home.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 5, 2022

Even the best do extra homework to prepare mentally and emotionally to be at their personal best to deliver on key performance meetings and presentations. Set aside time to seek out experts in your field for ideas, as well as mentoring and coaching. Focus on and recognize incremental progress. Mentally transition between work and home.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2019

I saw a new approach in the classic book “ Leadership Transformed: How Ordinary Managers Become Extraordinary Leaders ,” by Dr. Peter Fuda, which identifies seven leadership themes, presented as metaphors. Works with other team members on mutual aspirations (coach metaphor).

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 1, 2011

Thursday, July 7, 2011 -- LA CEOs, an education and support group for CEOs presents: New Media Training. Our featured speaker LeeAundra Keany an executive communications coach. The power of a video of you speaking or your own words in a blog introducing your product, service, a key event is tremendous and every CEO should leverage it.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 9, 2010

AgilePalooza is a community event presented by VersionOne. A fun, low-cost event linking internationally recognized coaches and trainers with the local software development community, AgilePalooza is a day of collaboration, education and advancement of agile methods. Thursday, July 15, 2010 -- AgilePalooza Los Angeles.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 29, 2019

For example, you must forego the traditional meeting approach, where a team member presents a slide deck with all the background and multiple solution options on an issue, and asks you for a decision. For one-on-one coaching from the startup founder, I call this approach five-minute mentoring.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MARCH 25, 2011

Featuring noted coach David Hussman, four presentations will give you the practical information to effectively transition your people, processes and platforms. A vendor expo featuring VersionOne, ElectricCloud, Klockwork, and Perforce will follow.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 3, 2009

Meet executive coaches who offer insights on how to find your passion, and how to design, plan and execute clear direction in your professional life. Presenters include:  Margaret Meloni, President of Meloni Coaching Solutions Inc., Thursday, August 6, 2009 -- Personal and Professional Turnaround Techniques.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Through the Social Venture Competition, 9 semi-finalist nonprofits competed in a business plan competition, presenting their plans to a panel of business and social investors who provided valuable feedback and coaching to each presenting organization. The panelists then selected the four finalists.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If you're asking someone else and wish to build that connection, be actively present during the interaction. You must give them a strong sense of self-efficacy by championing autonomy, encouraging them to think big, and coaching them on areas to improve. Really seek to understand the other person.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

These same constituents are looking for leaders who can create the future – focus forward rather than backward, seem to see around corners, can turn their vision into committed actions, and are able to engage all the right people into bringing the future into the present. Execution leadership. Leadership brand development.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 24, 2011

Our presenter is Bob Marshall a London(U.K.)-based based coach and consultant to technology businesses. Tuesday, January 25, 2011 -- SoCal Lean/Kanban Meetup. There can be many different paths to a "successful" tech business, many of them involving luck, prior art or exploitation of existing assets.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Despite the challenges that COVID has presented to the broader economy and startup ecosystem, we remain optimistic about (and in awe of) the resilience of our portfolio companies and their Founders. These are fundamental to how we are coaching our portfolio companies as well  we practice what we preach! Being grateful.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JANUARY 16, 2010

AccessEN will host an interactive discussion on the topic of values-based balance led by Kimberly Roush, founder and CEO of All-Star Coaching, at its monthly forum. The evenings featured business case will be presented by Thomas Graup, founder and CEO of LINTRA America.,

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In addition to the right words, be sure you present the right body language. You can counter positively by encouraging everyone to go home on time, managing meetings carefully, and coaching positively. Listen more and talk less, to learn what changes you can make without blame or emotion.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

AccessEN will sponsor a keynote presentation by acclaimed author and columnist Mark Gibbs on the Twitter phenomenon and the value of market intelligence that companies can glean from social network analysis. Thursday, November 19, 2009 -- Using Twitter and Value of Market Intelligence.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Join in discussions with other team members or managers present. Ask a trusted coach or mentor for feedback to make sure that you are not part of the problem with difficult team members. Plan your discussions to occur immediately before a scheduled meeting, or other planned exit. Focus team members on results, rather than activities.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 3, 2015

I saw a new approach in the book “ Leadership Transformed: How Ordinary Managers Become Extraordinary Leaders ,” by Dr. Peter Fuda a while back, which identifies seven leadership themes, presented as metaphors. Works with other team members on mutual aspirations (coach metaphor).

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