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The Value of Incorporating Human-First Design in Leadership Coaching

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Announcing our $13.1M Series A at Sounding Board

Today, we’re excited to share that Sounding Board has closed $13.1M in Series A funding led by Canaan Partners. Canaan is joined by Correlation Ventures, existing investors Bloomberg Beta, Precursor Ventures, and learning luminaries David Blake (Chairman & founder at Degreed), Kevin Johnson (former CEO at Udemy), Ed Miller (former CEO at NovoEd), and Brett Queener (former President at SmartRecruiters). We are grateful to be on this journey with investors who’ve led transformations in learning and believe in the ambitious goal of democratizing access to impactful, personalized development at all levels in an organization.

Turn Lemons into Lemonade

How are people feeling this morning? The best way to describe my emotional state and what I’ve observed of others has been what I’ve now coined “the cry-laugh”. For so many of us, we’ve been experiencing a roller coaster of challenges AND connections and the emotional ups and downs that come with it.

How To Succeed As A New Manager

How To Succeed As A New Manager

For many professionals, landing their first job as a new manager seems like the epitome of success. But in my experience, once they get a moment alone in their new office, they often feel the weight of the role.

Is Your Coach a Trillion Dollar Coach?

Leadership is a difficult skill to master, which makes leadership coaching an art in itself. That’s why we were so excited to find out about Trillion Dollar Coach: The Leadership Playbook of Silicon Valley’s Bill Campbell.

Soft Skills For First Time Managers In The Digital Age

Soft Skills For First Time Managers In The Digital Age

Soft skills have always been critical to leadership success, but in a modern digital work environment, new managers must recalibrate.

Say the Hard Things

VIDEO – While I’ve built global teams before, I’ve learned that leadership is truly a constantly evolving practice. I guess that’s why leading teams can be so fulfilling and also completely challenging – the work is never “done”.

Three Reasons the Modern Workplace Requires Leadership Coaching

Three Reasons the Modern Workplace Requires Leadership Coaching

Developing talent within your modern workplace means more than the feedback given in an annual performance review or building a company culture that nurtures a

Learn from CEOs on how to take your leadership to the next level

Learn from CEOs on how to take your leadership to the next level

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Goal Setting – Why it Matters and Practical Tips to Achieve Your Goals

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