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The one who asks is the leader

When I attended my first leadership training in the 1990s, I had a real eye-opener. In all the companies I had worked for before, the boss was always the one with the answers.  But during this training, I heard something completely different: The truly effective leader is the one who asks the questions. Preferably open-ended questions, which cannot be answered with a simple “yes” or “no”.

For me, this was a significant shift in mindset. I decided to train in coaching leadership, and over 20 years, as a leader up to CEO level, I learned a lot. When it works at its best, this method is unbeatable for motivating employees in everything from delegation to solving problems and managing conflicts.

The Pull Method

Few leaders have a natural talent for leading through questions, but it’s a skill anyone can practice. My own “Pull-method” is based on principles I have developed as an ICF-certified coach:

1. Dare to be silent.
2. Listen actively.
3. Reflect and think.
4. Ask one open question at a time without offering advice or solutions – just listen and think.
5. Agree on the employee’s next step, ideally with the help of closed, directive questions.
6. Follow up on the employee’s progress.

In short: Push less, pull more.

Do you want your team or perhaps your entire staff to develop their communication skills and improve their work results by systematically using open-ended questions? Let’s discuss what you need – anything from a single workshop to a more comprehensive program with individual coaching sessions in between. 

My pricing is flexible and can be adjusted based on your company’s or organization’s financial capacity.
barbro.teir@perspectives.fi

Holistic coaching for private clients

You are so much more than your job

Are you looking for a trusted person to discuss life’s big and small questions with? It could be about:

• Work.
• Important life choices.
• The search for meaning and what feels meaningful to you.
• Something completely different.

The main thing is that you want to give yourself an honest opportunity to explore your thoughts, try out different paths, and eventually dare to take the leap into the unknown. I am a certified coach (ICF) specializing in existential philosophy and solution-focused leadership, where communication is one of the key tools. 

After coaching close to a thousand clients, I have seen that the best results come from a holistic approach where the personal and professional are intertwined: Your values come with you to work, and work – or the lack of it – impacts your well-being as a person.

My offering:

In addition to classic business and career coaching for companies, I now offer coaching for private clients. In this case my pricing is based on the principle of “pay what you can”:

• The first session (60 minutes) costs 75 euros (including 25.5% VAT).
• If we both agree to continue working together, we will agree on the number of sessions and the pricing.
• Those who can afford to pay more make it possible for more clients to access coaching at lower prices.

Would you like to book a first session (currently online only)?

Contact me via email:
barbro.teir@perspectives.fi

Customer feedback

Timo Ketonen Entrepreneur
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Barbro has a professional ability to expose people in a positive way. With existential coaching techniques, I went deep inside myself to see the light. In addition to material and old habits, there is so much positive in life. I've got a sharper focus, more energy, and a deeper awareness of what is essential. We only live once, so we should enjoy every day. Humble thanks for the coaching.
Anne EkstrandCity director
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Barbro Teir has worked as a coach for the management team in the city of Jakobstad, Finland. She uses her own experiences and gives a very trustworthy impression. As a person she is sympathetic and approachable. It’s a privilege to take part in her training, and it’s easy to follow her captivating teaching in leadership and communication.
Sari SaariClient
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Thanks a lot, Barbro! Your work with me was great; you are a warm and supportive coach, you pushed me forward and – a wonderful thing – you followed up on me all the time. You gave me a lot of encouragement and concrete help to find my new path.
Öner AkdikSenior Manager
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Barbro is a remarkable career coach who proved to be an invaluable help during a challenging period in my professional journey. Beyond her professional acumen, Barbro possesses a genuine empathy and care for her clients. She creates a supportive environment where I felt comfortable discussing my fears and challenges openly.

Her ability to actively listen and provide insightful feedback made every coaching session truly impactful. For anyone seeking a career coach to navigate difficult times, clarify career aspirations, and make well-informed decisions, I wholeheartedly recommend Barbro. She will undoubtedly be an invaluable partner on your path to career success.
Johnny Lärka Development Engineer
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I’d like to thank Barbro for the business coaching she gave me, it allowed me to grow, both personally and professionally. At first, I have to admit, discussing myself with a stranger didn’t sound like a great idea, but Barbro and her positive attitude quickly made the training a pleasant journey into my own personality.

It allowed me to start working more efficiently and made me understand where to develop. Barbro is certainly skilled at pulling out positive traits from a person and I would highly recommend her coaching for any person that is interested in self-improvement.
Raine HelislahtiProgram Manager
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Working with Barbro is nice, easy and meaningful. The discussions themselves were very motivating and gave a special understanding of the recruitment processes and the details leading to the selection. Looking for a job is a pursuit of trust and common interest. Barbro gave me the necessary advice and lessons to carry out a successful job search.
Ville MäättäHead of Project Management
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I was starting a new chapter in my working career when our six-months coaching period started with Barbro. Our discussions helped me a lot in recognizing my strengths and development areas when stepping into a director level position. Barbro´s ability to listen, discuss and challenge my way of thinking was impressive.
Laila Andersson,CEO and principal
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“Barbro Teir worked with the expanded management team during the merger between the two vocational institutes Prakticum and Inveon in Finland. For me as the CEO, Barbro’s input was crucial for us to succeed so well in the implementation of the organisational change. Barbro works with commitment and coaching and requires all participants to take part wholeheartedly. Personally, I got a lot of help in how to deal with mass media. I learned how journalists work and got skills for meeting them, which I have had concrete use of.”

Hi, I’m Barbro Teir

I studied sociology but started to work as a journalist. I loved to interview people and write articles, but got promoted again and again.

I learned about business management and economics. There were new products, mergers, cutbacks, crisis. After 30 years in media and publishing I found a new path. Coaching. There needn’t be a best before date for a coach, if you like to develop your skills incessantly. I do.

  • Certified ACC-coach (2021), International Coaching Federation.
  • Certified existential coach (2018) after studying in Stockholm according to the syllabus established by Existentiellt Forum.
  • Founder of All Those Perspectives (2017).
  • CEO and Editor in chief for KSF Media (2014-2016).
  • CEO for the publishing house Schildts & Söderströms (2012-2014).
  • CEO for the publishing house Söderströms (2008-2012).
  • Reporter, Managing editor, Editor in chief at Hufvudstadsbladet (1983-2006) and
  • Founder & Editor in chief for the weekly prize winning magazine Volt (2006-2008).
  • Member and Chair in several boards (2008-2016).
  • Master of social sciences (sociology), University of Helsinki (1990).

“Barbro Teir is a strong leadership professional and a skilled coach as well as extremely flexible and dedicated in her work. The most important measure of success, however, is the direct gratitude from individual leaders that has poured at Barbro during the program.”

Petri Aaltonen,
Business Lead, Partner, Solita