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Magdalena Nowicka Mook

CEOInternational Coaching Federation

Lexington, KY

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

The importance of purpose: How leaders can meet the demand for purpose-driven work

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Adopting a coaching approach to leadership can help leaders navigate employee expectations and better ensure their organizations’ success.

19 methods for leading organizational change with minimal disruption

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Whether you're navigating a merger, restructuring a team, or launching a new initiative, it's important to be prepared to navigate change smoothly. Big organizational changes at work can stir up just about everything—nerves, questions, and even momentum. That’s why how you lead through change matters just as much as the change itself. Without the right approach, it’s easy for you and your team to lose clarity, confidence, and productivity along the way. To help you manage change effectively, Fast Company Executive Board members share 19 real-world strategies leaders can use to keep communication flowing, maintain trust, and move through transitions with purpose.

Walking the line between team player and leader

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Here are four ways to navigate the nexus between being a colleague and being a “command and control” leader.

Here's what executive coaching taught 15 business leaders

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Learn to lead with confidence and teach others to do the same. You don't need to have all the right answers to be an effective leader. It’s about fostering a work environment where your team can thrive and collaborate on discovering better solutions. Executive coaching can help leaders develop a more adaptive and insightful leadership style, enabling them to better support their team’s growth and navigate complex challenges. From refining the corporate decision-making process to improving their interpersonal skills, coaching can have a profound impact on any leader's journey.  Below, 15 thought leaders from Fast Company Executive Board each share their experiences with executive coaching, how it transformed their leadership style, and why they highly recommend it to other managers.

Amid polarizing views: Navigating difficult conversations

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Here are four steps for navigating difficult conversations and mitigating conflict in the workplace.

4 tips for women leaders stepping into powerful roles

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Here are four tips for conquering the unique challenges that come with being a woman in leadership.

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