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This project was completed on Jun 21, 2024
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Matched with Cheryl M.
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Management Skills Coaching
Environmental Protection Network
Environmental Protection Network
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Management Skills Coaching
Project details
What we need
- Initial assessment of areas of strength, targets for improvement and specific areas of focus desired for the coaching sessions
- Up to 6 coaching sessions exploring areas such as motivation, empowerment, collaboration, communication, giving / receiving feedback & conflict management
- Wrap-up session with actionable steps and advice moving forward as a manager
Additional details
The type of person I'm hoping to work with is someone open to helping me develop as a person and a leader, and someone who will provide advice and coaching without judgement. Thank you in advance for your time!
What we have in place
- I am prepared to have a discussion about the skills I wish to work on and develop. Please let me know what else you would need from me to make this work!
How this will help
This project will save us $4,198 , allowing us to continue to fight environmental injustices.
We work to create environmental and climate justice in the world and this will help us be stronger, more confident, and more effective in our work.
Project plan
Our mission
The Environmental Protection Network harnesses the expertise of over 550 former EPA career staff and political appointees from across the country to serve as a trusted resource, answering calls for objective analysis, scientific rigor, and a vision for a transformed 21st century EPA.
What we do
The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) was founded in January 2017 and now has over 550 EPA alumni across the country volunteering their time to protect the integrity of EPA, human health, and the environment. EPN harnesses the expertise of former EPA career staff and confirmation-level appointees from Democratic and Republican administrations to provide the unique perspective of former regulators with decades of historical knowledge and subject matter expertise.
EPN is currently focused on building the capacity of environmental agencies and the communities they serve to truly address the most urgent health and environmental crises.
- EPN will ensure that EPA not only addresses the damage done during the Trump administration, but also advances policies, budgets, and institutional changes to Reset the Course of EPA.
- EPN will provide capacity-building technical assistance and training to environmental justice communities; NGOs; and under-resourced state, local, and tribal government agencies.
- EPN will train and mentor EPA staff and managers, look for opportunities to recruit and retain underrepresented populations to work at EPA, and inform people about EPA's impacts.
- EPN will educate Congress and serve as a critical resource for facts, objective analysis, and scientific rigor for reporters and NGOs.
Testimonials
Coaching with Cheryl was so much more than I had hoped for. I had come into this coaching experience looking to grow not only as a first time manager, but also as a young professional. I was facing new challenges in my career and I wanted advice on how to handle these situations and what tools I could use going forward. When searching for a coach, I was looking for someone who was willing to listen to me, send me resources to read and learn from, and guide me towards discovering more of what being a leader meant to me without imposing their own biases of what that looked like. But every session with Cheryl was more than just a conversation between a client and a coach. It felt like she was truly invested in me. She spent our conversations developing an understanding of who I was, what I valued, and how I operated, and she used that understanding to help me navigate work situations in a manner that aligned with my values. I truly enjoyed my Monday sessions with Cheryl. I always felt heard and our sessions always felt productive, even when we were discussing heavier topics. She would also follow up on ongoing/past situations that I had previously brought up and provide reading material that addressed them. I also appreciated her thought-provoking questions, her insight, and her way of reframing my experiences. Long story short, if you're looking for a highly empathetic person who will go above and beyond for you, you're looking for Cheryl.
I had the privilege of coaching Eugenia and it was one of the 'easiest' leadership engagements I have had. Here is why: Eugenia started off with clarity on what she wanted to achieve and, at the same time, remained open and flexible to explore whatever relevant topics arose. In my time working with Eugenia, I learned that not only is she clear and flexible, she is smart, strategic, curious and process-oriented. I am incredibly impressed by her growth and enthusiasm. Eugenia approached every session with excitement and a genuine desire to excel. Her thoughtfulness and concern for being a good manager were evident in her commitment to learning and self-improvement. Eugenia places great importance on authenticity and consistently strives to be true to herself while advocating and speaking up for others. Her dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment is truly commendable. Eugenia's leadership journey has only just begun, and I am confident she will continue to make a positive impact as a manager.
