In this episode of Scaling New Heights, Leadership at the Next Level, host Nick Sellers speaks with Les Torrance, a long-time colleague and experienced coach, about his journey into coaching.

Les shares his experiences from working in business process outsourcing, where he developed internal career paths and mentoring programs. He discusses the common challenges faced by individuals transitioning into new roles, such as adapting to new cultures and letting go of old responsibilities. Les emphasizes the importance of building trust, identifying core competencies, and fostering stakeholder relationships.

The episode also highlights the significance of self-reflection, overcoming fears through practice, and celebrating small achievements in personal development.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:12 Meet Les Torrance

00:33 Les's Journey into Coaching

02:15 The Evolution of Coaching

03:52 Current Coaching Focus

06:36 Challenges in New Roles

10:32 Building Relationships and Networks

11:54 Personal Development and Reflection

18:21 Aligning with Business Objectives

22:15 Overcoming Discomfort in New Roles

29:20 The Importance of Reflection

32:09 Conclusion and Contact Information

More about Les Torrance:

An Executive Director level business professional and qualified executive level coach and mentor. I have over thirty years’ experience in business leading high-performance individuals and teams internationally with extensive experience leading teams and managing client relationships across various sectors and stakeholders.

To reach Les:

• Email: lest84@hotmail.com
• Phone: +44 (0) 7901 688466
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/les-torrance

In this episode of 'Scaling New Heights, Leadership at the Next Level,' host Nick Sellers explores the pivotal role of accountability in leadership. He defines accountability as owning up to the truth with realism and integrity, and not about assigning blame.

Sellers discusses how accountability builds trust, uncovers incomplete tasks, and prompts adjustments for progress. He highlights the role of executive coaching in maintaining accountability, which in turn inspires a ripple effect throughout an organization.

The episode emphasizes creating a balanced, supportive environment for achieving meaningful and realistic goals while encouraging listeners to assess their own accountability practices.

00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights

00:17 Defining Accountability

01:06 The Importance of Accountability in Leadership

01:59 Accountability in Executive Coaching

03:13 The Ripple Effect of Accountability

03:55 Creating a Culture of Accountability

05:34 Summary and Final Thoughts

06:55 Upcoming Episodes and Subscription Info

In this episode, we revisit six common reasons New Year resolutions fail and explore strategies to avoid these pitfalls. The episode covers the importance of realistic, incremental progress, flexibility in goal setting, building habits and systems for motivation, setting clear and achievable goals, acting beyond the '1st of January' mentality, and shifting focus from outcomes to consistent behaviours. Key actionable items discussed include setting smaller goals leading to big ones, creating accountability systems, conducting year-end reviews, and embracing continuous improvement.

00:00 Introduction: Why New Year Resolutions Fail

00:17 Avoiding the All or Nothing Trap

01:09 Embracing Flexibility in Resolutions

02:00 Building Systems for Motivation

02:46 Setting Realistic Expectations

03:22 Moving Beyond the January Mentality

04:10 Focusing on Consistent Behaviors

04:55 Actionable Tips for Sustainable Growth

07:54 Final Thoughts and Continuous Improvement