Talent Management Truths

The Gift of Intensive Coach Training for HR Leaders with Kacy Wickenhauser

March 13, 2024 Lisa Mitchell / Kacy Wickenhauser Episode 120
The Gift of Intensive Coach Training for HR Leaders with Kacy Wickenhauser
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Talent Management Truths
The Gift of Intensive Coach Training for HR Leaders with Kacy Wickenhauser
Mar 13, 2024 Episode 120
Lisa Mitchell / Kacy Wickenhauser

“I thought I was coaching by prescribing solutions.”
-Kacy Wickenhauser

Have you ever felt pulled into the drama weeds with your clients - the stakeholders who rely on you as an HR or Talent professional?   Me too:)     In today’s episode, my guest shares how she has been able to shift from a prescriber of advice to a coach-like HR leader and the impact that has had.

My guest is Kacy Wickenhauser. Kacy is the Chief HR Officer at Wolverine Power Cooperative, serves as a member of the executive team setting the strategic priorities of the organization, and is responsible for oversight of multiple business divisions including HR, safety, accounting and finance, IT, and administration. 

Kacy's journey with Wolverine began in 2019 when she joined as the Director of Human Resources. Prior to her tenure at Wolverine, she spent a decade at an electric cooperative in Illinois where she held the position of Director of HR for seven years before transitioning into the role of VP of Utility Services. 

She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology, a master's degree in business administration, and is a certified Senior Professional in HR. In 2022, she expanded her skill set by becoming a certified professional coach, enabling her to guide employees at all levels in their career, leadership, and personal development.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

  • How working in the staffing industry is a great HR career jump-off point
  • The positive impact created by adding intensive coaching skills to your foundational HR Leadership skill set
  • A powerful example of acknowledgement in action

Links

  • Kacy Wickenhauser on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacywickenhauser/
  • On Instagram: @coach_kacy
  • Website: www.coachwithkacy.com

Are you a Talent leader who is longing for a safe place to bounce ideas off of? In addition to my group programs I work privately with a select few clients as their Talent Management Thought Partner. I will help you, over the next 90 days, create the space, the intention and the strategy to implement an initiative that is CRITICAL to your team. Let’s chat and see if there’s a fit. Book me online at greenappleconsulting.ca/contact 



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Lisa hosts regular FREE Talent Talks for HR and Talent Management Leaders to expand your network, spark ideas and learn with your peers. We leverage large group discussion and small group breakouts: https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/TalentTalks


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Show Notes

“I thought I was coaching by prescribing solutions.”
-Kacy Wickenhauser

Have you ever felt pulled into the drama weeds with your clients - the stakeholders who rely on you as an HR or Talent professional?   Me too:)     In today’s episode, my guest shares how she has been able to shift from a prescriber of advice to a coach-like HR leader and the impact that has had.

My guest is Kacy Wickenhauser. Kacy is the Chief HR Officer at Wolverine Power Cooperative, serves as a member of the executive team setting the strategic priorities of the organization, and is responsible for oversight of multiple business divisions including HR, safety, accounting and finance, IT, and administration. 

Kacy's journey with Wolverine began in 2019 when she joined as the Director of Human Resources. Prior to her tenure at Wolverine, she spent a decade at an electric cooperative in Illinois where she held the position of Director of HR for seven years before transitioning into the role of VP of Utility Services. 

She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology, a master's degree in business administration, and is a certified Senior Professional in HR. In 2022, she expanded her skill set by becoming a certified professional coach, enabling her to guide employees at all levels in their career, leadership, and personal development.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

  • How working in the staffing industry is a great HR career jump-off point
  • The positive impact created by adding intensive coaching skills to your foundational HR Leadership skill set
  • A powerful example of acknowledgement in action

Links

  • Kacy Wickenhauser on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacywickenhauser/
  • On Instagram: @coach_kacy
  • Website: www.coachwithkacy.com

Are you a Talent leader who is longing for a safe place to bounce ideas off of? In addition to my group programs I work privately with a select few clients as their Talent Management Thought Partner. I will help you, over the next 90 days, create the space, the intention and the strategy to implement an initiative that is CRITICAL to your team. Let’s chat and see if there’s a fit. Book me online at greenappleconsulting.ca/contact 



Stay Connected


JOIN our free, value-added Community of Peers and Learning!

Lisa hosts regular FREE Talent Talks for HR and Talent Management Leaders to expand your network, spark ideas and learn with your peers. We leverage large group discussion and small group breakouts: https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/TalentTalks


Share the Show

Like what you’ve heard? Pretty please with an apple on top - kindly leave me a 5* review so that others can find the show and elevate their impact too! Here are the simple instructions:

  • Launch Apple's Podcast app on your iPhone or iPad.
  • Tap the Search icon (on the botton) and search for “Talent Management Truths.” Tap the album art.
  • On the podcast page, tap the Reviews tab.
  • Tap Write a Review at the bottom of this page.

Follow me

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mitchell-acc-ctdp-7437636/

Instagram: @greenappleconsulting

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenappleconsulting.ca

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