The Power of Experimentation in Leadership with Erin Winkler-McCue | Deep Work Out Loud

In this episode of Deep Work Out Loud, host Julie Harris Oliver is joined by professional coach Erin Winkler-McCue to delve into the importance of experimentation in driving sustainable change in leadership. They discuss Erin's journey to becoming a coach, her strategies for unlocking leadership potential, and how experimenting with new approaches can lead to significant growth and development. Through a conversational lens, the episode explores actionable steps for leaders looking to make impactful changes and offers valuable insights on running successful experiments in professional and personal settings.

00:00 Introduction to Deep Work Out Loud

00:32 Meet Erin Winkler-McCue

01:31 Erin's Journey to Coaching

02:50 The Power of Experimentation

05:13 Real-Life Examples of Experimentation

13:56 Implementing Experiments in Leadership

17:30 Overcoming Self-Doubt in Career Progression

18:08 Crafting Your Own Role

18:47 Testing the Waters in New Roles

20:33 The Importance of Experimentation

22:18 Coaching Strategies and Client Interactions

27:14 Navigating Vulnerability and Boundaries

31:49 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

To find Erin: https://erinwinklermccue.com/