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Why the 300-Line Prompt Has Become the New Normal

Only a few years ago, working with an AI model meant typing a sentence or two and hoping for something useful in return. Early adopters traded tips about magic phrases and clever openings, and the prevailing assumption was that a good prompt was a short one. That assumption has quietly collapsed. The most effective teams now routinely write prompts that run to several hundred lines, and those prompts read far less like questions and far more like operating manuals. Leaders wh

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The Wise Sage and the Trail Guide: Executive Coaching vs. Mentoring

Both mentors and executive coaches can have profound impacts on their clients. However, the two function in very different ways. If an executive coach begins to function as a mentor, clients lose the benefit of having an executive coach who asks powerful questions. And, if a mentor functions as an executive coach, the mentor is not providing the mentorship that they agreed to provide. It is essential for executive coaches and mentors to understand what their role is, and what

Apr 29, 20228 min read

How To Overcome Stress & Maintain Mental Health: Insights From Two Licensed Clinical Social Workers

Episode #1065: A recent American Psychological Association study found that over 80% of Americans are experiencing stress from multiple...

Apr 27, 20224 min read

Coaching Skills: The 4 Types of Awareness

The seventh core competency of the International Coaching Federation’s (ICF) Core Competencies is the ability to “evoke awareness.” The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “awareness” as “the quality or state of being aware: knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists.” However, what is awareness when applied to executive coaching? Why do executive coaches need to adopt “awareness,” and how can they? Continue reading to find out. “Awareness is a key ing

Apr 22, 20226 min read

Authentic Leadership, Conscious Capitalism & The Purpose of Business

Episode #1064: Join Kevin Rafferty, an Executive Coach, Life Coach, Speaker, Peer Group Leader, Author, and member of the Conscious...

Apr 20, 20224 min read

Coaching Conversation Fire Starters: Using TED Talks to Enhance Executive Coaching (Part I)

Starting a powerful conversation can be challenging for both coach and coachee. Using a conversation fire starter can help set the...

Apr 15, 202212 min read

Freedom Isn’t Free: Reviewing the Ukraine-Russia Conflict & Avoiding Cyber Warfare

Episode #1063: In this episode of the Arete Coach Podcast, Severin Sorensen reviews and discusses the current Ukraine-Russia armed...

Apr 13, 20224 min read

Defining and Defeating Imposter Syndrome

According to current research, up to 70% of adults will experience imposter syndrome at some point in their life (Mann, 2019). This is especially true for high achievers such as executives and business leaders. Imposter syndrome can have many negative consequences on quality of life, mental health, and business performance. Without proper knowledge on what imposter syndrome is and how to defeat it, executive coaches can miss the “red flags” of imposter syndrome and miss oppor

Apr 8, 202212 min read

“Where Art Thou?” Leveraging Biblical Context & Storytelling in Executive Coaching

Episode #1062: In this episode of the Arete Coach Podcast, Dr. Norbert Izsák, a Master Certified Coach (MCC), Mentor Coach, and Founding...

Apr 6, 20224 min read

Examining the 4-Day Workweek: The Data, Benefits, Drawbacks & Insights

The 4-day workweek is likely one of the most successful work schedules that I have implemented in my career in terms of employee engagement, employee development, team readiness, and employee delight. Put simply, employees love 3-day weekends, and these can be created by a 4-10 work schedule. Let me explain. Years ago I ran a 24x7 operation with a central station and monitored services worldwide. We experimented with many different shift types and schedules. The worst of all

Apr 1, 202211 min read