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Magdalena Nowicka Mook

CEOInternational Coaching Federation

Lexington, KY

Member Since January 2024

Skills

Strategic Planning
Cultural Competence
Ethics

About

Magda acts as strategic partner of the ICF’s leadership, including the Board and variety of committees and task forces. Specializing in strategic planning, cultural competence, ethics, international affairs and board governance, she also oversees organizational budgets and manages professional staff of the ICF. Magda is also a trained coach – she received her training from the College for Executive Coaching, and also holds a certificate in the Fundamentals of Systemic Coaching.

Published content

15 business habits that may hinder competitive marketplace growth

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In today's workplace, practicing the importance of self-awareness starts from the top down. The strength of a successful business relies upon the people who are responsible for its daily operations. But building a power team starts from the top down. Therefore, leaders must set higher standards for themselves first if they expect others to follow in their footsteps to meet the expectations and mission of their business.  Self-awareness will also play a key factor in every leader's journey because if they are unaware of the negative energy they are spreading across their workforce, it may drive top talent away. Here, 15 Fast Company Executive Board members each discuss one seemingly harmless habit an executive may have that could be harming their business, and why it can make such a difference in the team's perspective of who they truly represent.

Leadership lessons from the Olympics: Adopting persistence, resilience, and determination

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We all can take a page from the Olympic notebook this year and consider what we can accomplish in the next four years.

Navigating unconscious bias in a global workplace

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Promoting awareness of unconscious bias enhances decision-making, fairness, and collaboration, reduces conflict, and fosters a respectful, inclusive work environment.

Leading with a coach approach: The “why,” “when,” and “how” answered here

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When a leader adopts a coach approach, it prompts a transformation across the organization that offers an exponential return on the minor investment required to begin.

17 ways leaders without natural charisma can make a positive impact on employees

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Charisma can't always be taught, but leaders can still make a big impact without it. Not every impactful leader is a naturally charismatic "people-person." At its core, leadership is about connecting with and inspiring others, and this can be done through various approaches. Here, Fast Company Executive Board members explore how leaders can make a positive impact without forced charisma. If you’re a more reserved or introverted person, these helpful strategies can help you make a meaningful and positive impact on your team just by being yourself.

Navigating the most generationally diverse workforce in history

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Managers are facing an unprecedented challenge: navigating a five-generation workplace. Sorting it out in ways that meet needs without heightening disparities is no small task.

Company details

International Coaching Federation

Company bio

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the leading global organization for coaches and coaching. ICF is dedicated to coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification and building a worldwide network of trained coaching professionals.

Industry

Social impact & nonprofit

Area of focus

Setting High Standards
Providing Independent Certification
Building Worldwide Network

Company size

51 - 200