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Tricky case forum is a place for seasoned coaches to learn together from the cases that stump us. Each hour session will use the power of inquiry to unpack a case that one coach finds to be particularly tricky for them. "Tricky" means that it is a coaching case or situation that sticks with them in some way, there is something about it that either triggers the coach, rubs them the wrong way, or for some reason, keeps coming back to mind as a challenge and, of course, opportunity.

The coach who brings a case to discuss will present the coaching situation in a 5-10 minute synopsis. Those on the call have 5 minutes to ask clarifying questions and then are put into small break out groups to come up with questions and different perspectives they might offer the presenting coach. The idea is NOT to supervise or advise but rather offer considerations and questions to expand the presenting coaches frame and perspective.

We are also looking for cases for future sessions. Previous participants have received great value from past forums:

  • “The tricky case discussion opened up new perspectives on the coach/client relationship that I hadn’t considered, and my colleagues asked powerful questions that helped me examine my own assessments. It was a rich discussion all around.” - Alison Carroll, Executive Coach & Founder at The Hidden Narrative, LLC
  • “A great opportunity to deepen my learning and gain valuable insights from trusted colleagues.” - Maura Fredericks, Executive Leadership Coach & Founder at Maura Fredericks, LLC

To submit a case for review complete this form.

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Meet Our Co-Hosts

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Pamela Larde

Dr. Pamela Larde, a professor, coach, author, and business owner, is committed to engaging in the work of advancing the reach and commitment of the coaching profession to serve and build up heart-centered leaders around the world.

Jeffrey Hull

Jeffrey Hull, Ph.D. is the Executive Director at the IOC. He is an author, educator and consultant with over twenty years experience partnering with C-suite executives on issues of high performance leadership, change management, organizational strategy, structure and culture. Dr. Hull is also a clinical instructor in psychology at Harvard Medical School, and an adjunct professor of leadership at New York University.

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Jeanne Smith

Jeanne believes that how you feel at work is how you will do at work. She partners with leaders to identify where they are most energized in their excellence, and supports them in putting to use these unique strengths to accelerate and expand what is possible. Having spent a number of years working with the Marcus Buckingham Company -- a global leader in leveraging a Strengths-based approach -- and steeped in Positive Intelligence and Positive Psychology, Jeanne has a studied appreciation of increasing an individual’s potential when you begin with positivity.