Episode Description
In this heartfelt episode of Growth Dialogues, leadership & team coach Evelina Dumašienė talks to host Venkat G about how she was introduced to the field of coaching, offers a glimpse of the coaching landscape in Lithuania, and her opinion on the market of 1:1 vs team coaching.
She goes into depth talking about the role technology plays not only in elevating the coaching experience, but helping coaches run successful businesses – an aspect of coaching, she feels, that is often downplayed. Evelina also talks in detail about her approach to coaching, the idea of coaching being a partnership, and what her advice would be to those considering becoming coaches.
As you listen to Evelina talk with passion about her calling, you’ll see that this episode brings forth the true essence of why coaching professionals choose this career path – to enrich the lives of those around them.
To quote Evelina, “I love actually the idea [that coaching is] how to unleash the potential of people, how to help them move forward faster and, you know, be a little happier in this world. This is what we aim for.”
Who should tune in?
- Aspiring and professional coaches
Podcast themes
- Transition from corporate to coaching
- Personal and professional growth through coaching
- Technology’s role in coaching
- Cultural perspectives in coaching
- Advice for aspiring coaches
Show Notes
- 00:00 Introduction and Background
- 01:14 Transition to Coaching Career
- 05:31 One-on-One Coaching vs. Team Coaching
- 07:02 The Role of Technology in Coaching
- 10:21 Becoming a Coach
- 12:53 Coaching Process and Results
- 15:43 Coaching in the Remote World
- 22:27 Takeaways and Conclusion
Evelina, a seasoned professional in leadership and team coaching, comes with extensive experience in the corporate world. As a coach, she notably served as President of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) in Lithuania from 2021-2022. In addition to 1:1 coaching, as a co-founder of Metateam, Evelina also specializes in team coaching, emphasizing her passion for fostering growth and enhancing organizational efficiency through tailored coaching strategies.
Connect with her on LinkedIn to learn more about her work.
