Impactful Communication: Alison Godfrey Of Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute On 5 Essential…

Thank you so much for joining us in this interview series. Before we dive into our discussion about communication, our readers would love to “get to know you” a bit better. Can you share with us the backstory about what brought you to your specific career path?

One of the most pivotal moments in my life came when the lab where I was CEO reporting to Bill Gates, was shut down. Initially, I felt devastated and uncertain about my future, wondering how I could replace such an important role and what my next steps would be. But overtime, I managed to reframe this experience not as a personal failure, but as an opportunity for growth and a chance to start anew.

At first, I found myself blaming the closure on my own performance, even though it was out of my control. The pandemic was upon us. With the help of coaching, I learned to pivot and embraced a new career path as an executive coach. I had already earned my certification to become leader as coach, when, an unexpected opportunity arose for me to assist in teaching leadership and communication at the Haas Business School. This was a fresh challenge, especially as the pandemic shifted everything to virtual platforms, which introduced me to the world of online coaching. This transition allowed me to continue my…