Coaching Areas of Expertise
Janelle Brittain’s record of success in coaching executives is wide ranging.
She has the ability to assess an executive and develop them in many ways. Here are some of her areas of expertise:
Leadership
- Think more strategically amidst daily tactical challenges
- Delegate as if your career depended on it
- Increase political savvy
- Be a Leader people want to perform for
- Strategically design the first 100 days of a new position
- Develop leadership qualities most important for the stage of the company’s growth
Self Management
- Increase productivity when pulled in many directions
- Lead productive and motivating meetings for results
- Channel frustrations and anger into constructive action
- Claim your own power and increase your assertiveness.
- Make wise career choices
Performance Management
- Manage direct report’s performance (even the challenging ones)
- How to motivate people (even when morale is low)
- Handle the most challenging people and situations
- Identify and develop talent
Communications
- Polish presentation skills
- Persuasive communications with staff, peers and managers
- How to communicate and present yourself as a leader
- Master diplomatic communications and handle the necessary politics
Managing Up
- How to manage “up” more effectively
- How to work well with your board
- How to obtain a corporate board position
Corporate Change
- Lead through change
- Create the workplace culture they desire
- Prepare owners and leadership for the sale of the company
Teamwork
- Build a high-performance team
- Create a stronger, more collaborative Leadership Team
Assessment Tools
Janelle has created and uses a variety of assessment tools which she may use in the executive coaching, depending on the need.
A few are:
- Communications Style Profile
- Change Style Profile
- Emotional Intelligence
- Mental Flexibility
- Corporate Culture Analysis Profile
- 360 Degree Multi-Factor Leadership
- Development Dimensions International’s “Leadership Mirror”
Coaching Style
Executives describe Janelle’s style as an effective blend of self-discovery and diplomatic directness. She not only provides honest and insightful feedback, but shows specific, practical steps to take to “live” the skills. Janelle has the ability to “walk in the shoes” of each executive bringing practical insights into what it takes for each individual to make the necessary changes for growth.
Coaching Experience
Janelle Brittain has coached 100’s of executives from around the globe – at small, medium and large companies over the last 20 years. Some of her clients include CNA Insurance, Blue Cross (HCSC), Compaq/Hewlett Packard and Chicago Mercantile Exchange. By coaching the entire senior teams of companies, she has been able to guide their turnarounds.
Academics & Credentials
- Executive MBA
- Certified Speaking Professional (Highest earned designation of the National Speakers Association, achieved by only 700 people worldwide)
- Communications Management Certifications from both the East-West Communications Institute & Chinese Center for International Training
- Communications, Education & Research, Graduate Program, University of Chicago
- Janelle is frequently quoted in business publications such as Wall Street Journal, Investors Business Daily, Chicago Tribune, LA Times and Crain’s Chicago Business.
Work Experience
- Healthcare management, social work, communications and education
- Sales for Xerox and Control Data (top performer in both companies)
- 30 years as a consultant, executive coach, speaker, trainer & facilitator with own company, Dynamic Performance Institute, LLC, with more than 300 clients in US and 6 other countries
- Author of 6 published books, including her two latest:
- “Star Team Dynamics: 12 Lessons Learned from Experienced Team Builders,” Janelle Brittain, Oakhill Press
- “How to Say It®: Performance Reviews: Phrases and Strategies for Effortless, Powerful, Pain-free Reviews,” Meryl Runion and Janelle Brittain, Prentice-Hall, Penguin Books