The Networker

FOR THE NETWORKER @ WORK OPPORTUNITY FOR COACHING Isabella is at a crossroads because her strength in building relationships and aligning interests has made her the informal connector across many decisions, but that same strength can keep her operating behind the scenes rather than shaping outcomes more directly. People rely on her to bring the right voices together and smooth the path to agreement, yet her influence often remains implicit rather than fully recognised. Coaching will help Isabella move from being the trusted connector to a more visible architect of alignment—strengthening how she converts relationships into clearer authority, strategic positioning, and ownership of outcomes. The goal is not to change her collaborative style, but to ensure the influence she already exercises translates into greater impact and leadership presence. Isabella: “I’ve always been the person who brings the right people together and helps things move, and I’m proud of that. But if I’m honest, I sometimes stay in the background because it feels easier to connect the dots than to stand in the middle of the decision. What I want from coaching is to get more comfortable stepping forward—owning the influence I already have and using it more deliberately.” SET THE COURSE - Strengthen her strategic voice by seeking guidance from trusted senior leaders and sponsors who can help Isabella translate her network insight into clearer direction. Use these relationships to test ideas early and position herself closer to where decisions are shaped. SHAPE THE TEAM - Move from connector to convenor by building alliances with key peers who can share responsibility for alignment. Invite mentorship and perspective from those with greater authority so her influence is reinforced rather than remaining informal. MAKE IT WORK - Make her role in driving outcomes more visible by closing the loop on the relationships she activates— clarifying ownership, next steps, and commitments. Seek feedback from collaborators and mentors on how she positions herself in decisions so her connective strengths translate into recognised leadership impact. C H A L L E N G E S A N D O P P O R T U N I T I E S T O B E B E T T E R CODE NAME: Isabella Better The Deck REFER TO COACHING ROUND ONE INSTRUCTIONS