Gretchen Pisano, MCC, MAPP
Frederick, Maryland, United States
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About
A thought leader widely renowned as a masterful coach and expert consultant, Gretchen…
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Sync or Swim - The Recipe for a Rockstar Team
Sync or Swim - The Recipe for a Rockstar Team
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How to let your third entity guide your leadership
How to let your third entity guide your leadership
By Gretchen Pisano, MCC, MAPP
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5 ways to empower your team to swing for the fences
5 ways to empower your team to swing for the fences
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Humble leadership is about more than just admitting mistakes or sharing success—it's a mindset rooted in self-awareness, respect, and a commitment to…
Humble leadership is about more than just admitting mistakes or sharing success—it's a mindset rooted in self-awareness, respect, and a commitment to…
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Communication is about more than our words. Body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice are important indicators of how we really…
Communication is about more than our words. Body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice are important indicators of how we really…
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When we invest in people like they really are an organization’s most important asset, we create a durable competitive advantage that compounds over…
When we invest in people like they really are an organization’s most important asset, we create a durable competitive advantage that compounds over…
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Experience
Education
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University of Pennsylvania
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A member of UPenn’s 5th graduating class in Applied Positive Psychology, the science of human flourishing and a field of evidence fundamentally changing the way people think about well-being and human development.
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Activities and Societies: USC Charter Program in Entrepreneurship, USC Business Fraternity
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Licenses & Certifications
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Leadership System: Promise of Leadership, Leader to Leader, Pulse Survey
The Leadership Circle
Issued
Volunteer Experience
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Treasurer
Spires Lacrosse
- 3 years 10 months
Children
Spires Lacrosse is a nonprofit lacrosse team with a mission to foster healthy striving in young people, great team experiences and a love for the sport of lacrosse.
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Board Member
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 102 Spouses Association
- 6 years 5 months
Social Services
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Pet Therapy Team member
Wags for Hope
- 1 year 9 months
Social Services
Wags for Hope is a nonprofit organization that trains pet therapy teams (person + pet) for visitation in healthcare, education and hospice settings. Wags for Hope allows human beings and animals, working together, to boost the well-being of others through positive interaction and shared love of animals.
Publications
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“Safe Harbor: Building a Leadership Practice for Uncertain Times”
Projects
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CASE STUDY: MULTI-NATIONAL HR TEAM
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After a two-day immersive development experience with the pLink Leadership Coaching Skills for Professionals program, 100% of participants reported:
→ increased confidence in their ability to taking a coaching approach
→ a stronger/renewed commitment to being more curious than critical
→ increased sense of empowerment to do things differently
→ confidence that the learning experience will help them to navigate the challenges of their professional role
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CASE STUDY: EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SURVEY
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After 24 months of working with pLink Leadership, Company X* conducted an independently administered employee engagement survey and realized double digit gains over the previous calendar year (*name changed to protect confidentiality) in the following metrics:
→ 27% YOY increase in the response to “I trust (company) leaders”
→ 20% YOY boost in the response to “My manager helps me further develop my performance strengths”
→ 13% YOY gain in the response to “Senior leadership clearly…After 24 months of working with pLink Leadership, Company X* conducted an independently administered employee engagement survey and realized double digit gains over the previous calendar year (*name changed to protect confidentiality) in the following metrics:
→ 27% YOY increase in the response to “I trust (company) leaders”
→ 20% YOY boost in the response to “My manager helps me further develop my performance strengths”
→ 13% YOY gain in the response to “Senior leadership clearly communicates the direction in which our organization is moving”
The company continues to work with pLink Leadership and continues to grow.
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CASE STUDY: GLOBAL THINK TANK
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Established a leadership development program for a company without one. Created a 6-month pilot subsequently adopted by the organization at large.
→ 90% report the training helped them navigate job challenges
→ 100% report that engaging with colleagues improves their effectiveness
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PROGRAM: ORGANIZATIONx NATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
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Annual leadership academy co-designed by Gretchen currently in its 11th year. Entry has grown more competitive over time (2018 acceptance rate - 34%). Immersive experience continues to evolve as participants evolve. Participants report increased professional courage, greater clarity of purpose, promotions within 12 months of attending, authorship of creative solutions, founding new ventures, improved networks, and greater collaborations. Other results include:
→ One company leader…Annual leadership academy co-designed by Gretchen currently in its 11th year. Entry has grown more competitive over time (2018 acceptance rate - 34%). Immersive experience continues to evolve as participants evolve. Participants report increased professional courage, greater clarity of purpose, promotions within 12 months of attending, authorship of creative solutions, founding new ventures, improved networks, and greater collaborations. Other results include:
→ One company leader reported a 25% increase in firm size and $40K/mo in revenue gain
→ 100% of participants indicate they would recommend the Academy to a colleague.
Organizations
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Business Learning Institute
Instructor
-Designed, developed and delivered interactive public and private workshops on resilience, well-being, future best self, and leadership.
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Martha Beck Inc.
Instructor
-After master coach certification in 2009, instructed incoming coaches from 2009 to 2014. Taught Life Coach trainees and Master Coach trainees and served as co-chair of the Martha Beck 2010 and 2012 Coaches’ Conference. Helped redesign content and develop virtual delivery content, style, process and infrastructure.
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