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Dec 2020
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Introducing Coaching Real Leaders

HBR PRESENTS / MURIEL WILKINS
About this episode

New from the HBR Presents podcast network: a show that takes you inside real-life coaching sessions with leaders working to overcome professional challenges.

We all want to get to the next level of our career, but so many of us get stuck. Host and longtime executive coach Muriel Wilkins has helped successful professionals – from team leaders to CEOs – get unstuck and grow as leaders. That work is often done behind closed doors, but this show opens that door to everyone. Listen in on coaching sessions with real leaders from all walks of life, as they work out the challenges they face at work.

Join us this season, and gain new insights and practical guidance to take your own career to the next level.

Are you a manager or senior leader facing a professional challenge? Apply to be on Coaching Real Leaders!

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