The AC Podcast

232: How Assessments Can Impact Team Coaching With Kimberley Lewis Parsons

In this Episode

Want to take your team coaching to the next level? Our host Claudia Day is joined by expert team coach Kimberly Lewis Parsons to share how assessments can be a game-changer for fostering collaboration, trust, and effectiveness. With a background in technology and corporate leadership, Kimberly explores the strategic use of assessments from three key perspectives – what she calls the “me view,” “us view,” and “team view”—to help teams recognize both individual and collective strengths. She also highlights the essential role coaches play, in partnership with leaders, in guiding teams through these insights.

Kimberley discusses how coaches can create a safe environment for honest conversations, the impact of leadership on assessment outcomes, and the power of trust in shaping team dynamics. She explains the concept of the team as a ‘third entity as well as the benefits and pitfalls associated with team assessments. Whether you're a coach, leader, or HR professional, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to make assessments a valuable tool for improving team dynamics and effectiveness.

You Will Learn

• The role of coaches in leveraging assessments for team growth
• How assessments can enhance team effectiveness and collaboration
• Strategies to create a safe space for open and productive discussions

Guest Bio

Kimberley Lewis Parsons helps executive teams transform how they work together to deliver results faster. As CEO of Bamboo Teaming, she and her team have helped 23,000+ leaders amplify organizational impact. An ICF-certified Advanced Team Coaching Practitioner (ACTC) and Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Kimberley’s insights on teaming have been featured in Harvard Business Review, and she is a trusted expert in driving collaboration and performance.

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