the Executives · A Dialogue with Majid
Grant Calder, CEO and Co-Founder of Flyt.coach and The Roll
With Grant Calder
About this episode
In this episode of Innovating Leadership, we welcome Grant Calder, CEO and Co-Founder of Flyt.coach and The Roll. With over two decades of experience in executive coaching and leadership education, Grant shares powerful insights into the intersection of technology and leadership development.
He discusses his journey into executive coaching, the challenges of building his platform, and how technology enhances traditional coaching methods. Grant also explains how his leadership programs have impacted individuals and organizations, while addressing misconceptions about leadership development and the traits that set great leaders apart.
The conversation explores emerging trends in coaching, the importance of adaptive programs, and Grant’s advice for organizations seeking to implement leadership coaching. The episode closes with his excitement about the future of coaching technology.
As CEO of Flyt.coach, Grant drives innovation using AI and data analytics to improve coaching outcomes. Through The Roll, he has empowered leaders in more than 50 countries with tailored programs. He also serves as Head Coach at the Stockholm School of Economics and partner at Paragon Leadership International, making a lasting impact on global leadership education.
Episode chapters
- 00:32 Grant’s Introduction
- 05:15 Favorite food of Grant
- 07:37 Topic Introduction
- 07:56 How did Grant get into executive coaching and leadership development?
- 14:15 Challenges seen while building the executive coaching platform
- 22:52 Why is coaching important for leaders?
- 28:50 Utilisation of traditional coaching methods by technology in Grant’s experience
- 34:29 An example of how leadership programs Grant built impacted individuals and organizations
- 39:59 How does Grant ensure the coaching programs remain adaptive and relevant to current leadership needs?
- 43:08 Most common misconception about leadership development
- 46:10 Key traits that differentiate effective leaders in today’s fast-paced business environment
- 48:26 Trends in the evolution of leadership coaching over the next few years
- 50:17 What advice would you give to organizations looking to implement coaching programs for their leadership?
- 54:31 What future innovations in coaching technology is Grant most excited about exploring or implementing?
- 56:37 Closing Remark from Grant
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