• Creating a Positive Company Culture with Executive Coach Penny de Valk

  • Sep 15 2024
  • Length: 34 mins
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Creating a Positive Company Culture with Executive Coach Penny de Valk

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  • In today's episode, Jivan engages in a thought-provoking conversation with leadership coach and educator Penny de Valk about the critical role of leadership in shaping company culture. They explore the dynamics between male and female leadership styles, the importance of trust and psychological safety in the workplace, and the shared responsibility of both leaders and employees in fostering a positive work environment. Penny shares her insights on the characteristics of effective leaders, the significance of self-awareness, and the detrimental effects of toxic leadership behaviours. KEY TAKEAWAYS Leaders are crucial in defining and influencing company culture. Their behaviours and decisions set the tone for how things are done and felt within the organization. Building trust takes time and consistency. It involves transparency, showing genuine interest in team members, and creating an environment where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities rather than failures. Employees also play a vital role in shaping company culture. They should feel empowered to speak up about toxic behaviours and contribute to a positive work environment. Effective leadership can be developed through self-awareness, active listening, and the ability to adapt one's leadership style to different situations. Leaders should focus on their strengths and seek to complement them with the skills of their team. While there may be stereotypes about different leadership styles between genders, the focus should be on collaboration and the ability to take charge when necessary. Both men and women can exhibit a range of leadership qualities that contribute to a healthy workplace. BEST MOMENTS "I think sometimes women will default to collaboration, and that can often be a really good thing as opposed to competition." "Leaders are the owners and the creators of culture and climate. All of your behaviours, all of your statements, everything is amplified." "Trust takes ages to build and it's just about the consistency and transparency of our behaviours, and it takes seconds to break." "It's not just the leaders; it's about taking agency and actually calling it out themselves in terms of finding a voice." "I don't believe leaders are born; they're all made. Our self-management is the quality of our leadership." ABOUT THE GUEST Penny de Valk Fuelling Women Leaders T: +44 (0)7768 410592 pennydevalk.com penny@pennydevalk.com HOST BIO Jivan Dempsey has first hand experience of workplace toxicity and bad boss behaviour. Triggered by the #MeToo movement she was compelled to talk about her experiences in her early career, groomed and assaulted by a boss at a work event, his subsequent aggression and bullying behaviour impacted her work performance, mental health and eventually cost her a job she'd loved. Listeners are drawn to her raw honesty and insightful reflections on change and resilience. Her forthcoming book, "The HR Change Manager's Handbook" and collaboration on "Can't Break Me," attest to her expertise and dedication to empowering others - from someone who's been in the trenches and emerged stronger. As a seasoned HR professional, consultant, psychologist and speaker, she offers bespoke consultancy and programmes to help companies navigate cultural shifts to create healthier, happier, and more inclusive workplaces for all. Please connect with me on Linked In: Jivan Dempsey FCIPD GMBPsS | LinkedIn Or send me an email at: jivan@fiverivers-consulting.com www.fiverivers-consulting.com Are you working in a toxic environment? Take our free quiz to find out https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffiverivers-consulting.com%2Fis-your-business-a-toxic-work-environment%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cf54c5d5d12754c93f5ab08dcd3f70262%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638618305080551188%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=fBhf1BfELju3%2FrXtUyJbVNv5GTFSOJ0AWed81uMTjz4%3D&reserved=0 HR Change Manager’s Handbook: The 3 Step Guide To Managing HR Transformation
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