Coaching - Publications - Faculty & Research

10 Jan 2023
Op-Ed

Time to Move On? Career Advice for Entrepreneurs Preparing for the Next Stage

journaling where they write their responses to the prompts below and then we discuss them together. Whether or not you have a coach with whom to process your answers to these prompts, you should find journaling your responses to be a... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Austin

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Online Leadership Principles Course | HBS Online

Enrollment Stories FAQs Enroll Now Key Concepts Understand your motivational drivers, emotional intelligence, and communication methods to establish a personal leadership style Apply or adapt your leadership style to meet specific challenges Manage the conditions that... View Details

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Career Resources | Social Enterprise | Harvard Business School

interests. Search for and connect with individuals through LinkedIn Research the experience of fellow MBAs to identify potential organizations and opportunities of interest. Past summer fellowship descriptions can be found on the Social Enterprise Summer Fellowships... View Details

12 May 2023
News

Alabama's Yella Fella

he took inspiration from an HBS case about Frank Perdue's efforts to brand chicken with the tagline, "It takes a tough man to make a tender chicken." From the 1980s and 1990s, Rane sponsored NCAA football teams and hired college coaches... View Details

Keywords: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods; Wholesale Trade

09 Jul 2020
Research & Ideas

It’s Time to Reset Decision-Making in Your Organization

ensure continued progress. Shifting leadership style from commanding to coaching is another agile leadership tool. Leaders use two-way communication methods and positive language, focusing not on what can’t be done but on how we can get... View Details

Keywords: by Boris Groysberg and Sarah Abbott

04 Jan 2024
News

Great Heights

In 2019, after more than a decade scaling the heights of product management in Silicon Valley, Lisa Kostova (MBA 2009) decided to take on a different kind of climb. Over a sabbatical year, Kostova trained for and summited Denali, which, at 20,310 feet, is the tallest... View Details

Keywords: Amy Crawford

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Founder - Entrepreneurship

Partners (VCPs), and Lawyers-in-Residence (LIRs). FALL Is becoming a founder right for me? Meet with a Career & Professional Development (CPD) entrepreneurship coach (login required) Attend Rock/CPD panel discussions, see Rock calendar... View Details

17 Jul 2023
Blog Post

Sustainability Career Advice from the Career & Professional Development Office

Four years ago, I got involved with coaching and career education programs. This led me to working with students interested in industries such as consumer products, retail, sustainability, agribusiness, and hospitality. Living sustainably... View Details

12 Aug 2019
Research & Ideas

How Scale Changes a Manager's Responsibilities

first time. Get help—don’t try to figure it out yourself. You will spend more working hours than you ever imagined learning how to navigate people things while running your business, fundraising, etc. Hire a coach or find friends with... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Austin

22 Apr 2019
Research & Ideas

Why Salespeople Struggle at Leading

important, but the research tells us that good coaching and performance reviews actually have a bigger impact on performance, and this is a tangible skill that managers can be taught.” In working with high-performing salespeople, managers... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman

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Find Past & Upcoming Events - Alumni

Your Unique Personal Brand Whether you're looking for career direction, in career transition, or seeking a promotion, a strong personal brand can build your confidence, your focus, and accelerate your career trajectory. In this workshop led by executive communication... View Details

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Women at HBS - Alumni

connection and resources as they continue their path to VP and C-suite leadership positions. Chief provides mentorship, coaching programs, and peer access. iRelaunch , cofounded in 2007 by Carol Fishman Cohen (MBA 1985) , produces... View Details

14 Jun 2021
Op-Ed

When Your Nerves Get the Best of You, Change the Narrative

is to recall, and steer into, what we’re good at. Think of how coaches work with professional athletes: They might do some work on “weaknesses,” but mostly they are building on areas of tremendous skill. In the same way, when we turn our... View Details

Keywords: by Francesca Gino

03 Oct 2017
Sharpening Your Skills

7 Effective Ways to Lead Teams

Source: rawpixel Very few businesses today can exist today without effective team work. So it's surprising that while many managers are regularly coached on how to lead individuals, training in team leadership is much more rare.... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

01 Sep 2023
News

3-Minute Briefing: Frances Haugen: (MBA 2011)

I went to a Montessori preschool. My parents were very big on the idea that children are people and treated me with great seriousness. If they asked me to do something, I was allowed to ask why. Debate was a big part of my high school experience. View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; whistle blower; Facebook; leadership; social media

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Alumnae Circles - Alumni

communications should the program expand to your area. OTHER ALUMNAE RESOURCES Career & Professional Development Job Search Career Coaching Networking Ongoing Learning Transitions & Paths: Career Re-entry, Diversity on Boards, and more... View Details

17 Sep 2018
Research & Ideas

Welcome to Retirement. Who Am I Now?

friends and relatives or start small businesses as a new source of fulfillment. One woman who had been mentoring junior workers at her old firm volunteered her coaching services through a community organization. Putting a material stake... View Details

Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman; Entertainment & Recreation

24 Nov 2015
Blog Post

What is an HBS MyTake?

MyTakes, and the JCD ultimately selects and helps coach those students prepare to tell their story in front of an auditorium full of their peers. We had 10 MyTakes in the 2014-2015 school year. They happen at least once a month, and also... View Details

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Your Alumni Community - Alumni

impactful resume. ” Sarah Bua HBS Career Coach Read Post: How to Think about Networking Search the Alumni Directory Be found. Update your profile Other Ways to Connect Read Class Notes See what your fellow alumni are up to today! If you... View Details

02 May 2025
Blog Post

How to Work with Search Firms

Executive search firms can be powerful allies in a senior-level job search. While they can play a vital role in helping you find your next role, it’s important to understand how they operate and how best to work with them. Want to talk to an HBS Career View Details

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