Listen to the episode Season 4 | Ep 63
On this episode of the Coaching Studio
On this episode of the Coaching Studio, host Lyssa deHart welcomes Navid Nazemian, PCC, an executive transition coach and the bestselling author of Mastering Executive Transitions: The Definitive Guide. With a rich background in human resources and extensive international experience, Navid brings a unique global perspective to leadership and coaching. He shares his passion for supporting leaders through pivotal career transitions, maintaining authenticity in times of change, and his journey from HR professional to becoming a coach.
Navid delves into his early realization about the impact of coaching, recounting a transformative experience where coaching turned a struggling leader into a highly considered candidate for larger roles within a year. He explains how this revelation ignited his passion for coaching, leading him to eventually pursue a career helping others navigate their own professional transitions. We explore A Harvard Business Review article Manage Your Energy Not Your Time by Tony Schwartz – This article is recommended for its insights into optimizing energy levels rather than time, an essential read for maintaining executive performance without burnout.
Throughout the conversation, Navid and Lyssa explore the nuances of executive transitions, the challenges new roles present, and the importance of proper support systems during these phases. Navid emphasizes the use of structured frameworks and strategic planning in ensuring successful transitions, highlighting how tailored coaching interventions can facilitate significant growth and change in leaders.
Navid explains his Double Diamond process:
Listeners will gain valuable insights into the transformational power of coaching, both from the perspective of a coach and a leader, making this episode a must-listen for anyone involved in or interested in executive leadership and personal development.
Navid’s Book and Recommendations – Go check them out!
Navid has been recognized as HR‘s Most Influential Practitioner by the HR Magazine, ranked as #1 Coach globally by CEO Today for the second year running, as 100 Most Iconic Coaching Leaders by CHRO Asia, and has received the Outstanding Leadership Award from Education 2.0.
“My passion lies in supporting executives during critical transitions. I am inspired by their courage to deliver value to their organization whilst staying true to their authentic selves.”
About the Host
Lyssa deHart ditched her therapy practice to become a Leadership Confidence Coach. Along the way she discovered a passion for professional coaching and wanted to find ways to share that passion with the world. Come join her in discovering and meeting some of the most amazing professional coaches on the planet. Her goal is to inspire coaches. Lyssa is the author of Sticky Outcomes: at the Intersection of Coaching, Neuroscience, and Lasting Change, StoryJacking: Change Your Dialogue, Transform Your Life, The Reflective Coach - a 12 Month Journal, and Light Up: the Science of Coaching with Metaphors. Lyssa is an ICF MCC Coach, PCC Assessor, Certified Mentor Coach, and Coach SuperVisor. Lyssa uses her understanding of the ICF Core Competencies, combined with her knowledge of Neuroscience, to work with people to become extraordinary professional coaches. Let's Go!
