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Pernille Hippe Brun
I have gathered a community of like-minded global coaches because I would like to learn and grow and meet people within this space on a more personal level. We help each other learn and grow and add value to each other by offering our insights and concrete tips on certain topics. It works because everyone commits to offering something to the community. Without commitment, there’s no community. - <anchor>Pernille Hippe Brun</anchor>, Session
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# Pernille Brun

## Founder and CEOSession

Copenhagen, Denmark

### Member Since November 2020

### Skills

Leadership Development

Executive Coaching

Organizational Development

### About

I am the co-founder and CEO of an online coaching company, GetSession.com. I have worked and lived in San Francisco for many years, and I have also worked with and supervised teams in Kenya, China, Romania, and many major European cities. I am the author of the book "Strengths Based Leadership Handbook", which I wrote together with Professor David Cooperrider from Weatherhead School of Management, Cleveland. I am also the author of the book "On the move - lessons for the future from Nordic Leaders".

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## Published content

How To Foster A More Open Mindset Among Team Members

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Feb 23, 2024

The ability to cultivate an open mindset among the members of a team is one hallmark of effective leadership. However, helping individuals move from a fixed mindset that resists change and fears failure to an open mindset of growth, curiosity and adaptability can be a challenging endeavor.
Here, 17 Forbes Coaches Council members share approaches leaders can leverage to encourage their team members to embrace an open mindset. Follow their recommendations to help your team break free from the constraints of a fixed mindset and embark on a journey of continuous learning and growth.

15 Reasons Why It’s So Valuable To Package Coaching Services

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Feb 15, 2024

For business, career and leadership coaches, establishing the right pricing model is vital to success. Many coaches have found that by bundling their services into comprehensive packages, they can offer a more holistic approach to meeting clients’ needs while also streamlining their own business operations.
Here, 15 members of Forbes Coaches Council share the top benefits of packaging your coaching services. Read on to learn how bundling your offerings together can provide more value for your clients and simultaneously boost your bottom line.

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Feb 6, 2024

Launching a new business venture is an exciting journey, but success often hinges on securing essential funding. For budding entrepreneurs who are gearing up to pitch their ideas to potential investors, meticulous preparation is key.
Below, Forbes Coaches Council members recommend 20 steps new business owners can take to enhance their pitch and increase their chances of securing the financial backing needed to bring their vision to life. From crafting a compelling narrative to understanding the market, these actionable tips will help entrepreneurs fundraise with confidence.

19 Ways Leaders Can Manage Their Response To Troubling News And Events

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Aug 9, 2023

Change is constant, and it often strikes without warning. In today’s hyperconnected world, unexpected changes that come about rapidly in other countries, markets and related industries and organizations—or internally—can have outsized negative impacts on a company.
How senior leaders react during these critical moments can make all the difference between steering their companies to safety or succumbing to uncertainty. Here, 19 Forbes Coaches Council members explore actionable strategies that can help senior leaders temper their initial responses and navigate the challenges troubling news and unexpected situations present with grace and confidence.

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Aug 1, 2023

For many professionals, summer is the time to take a trip and finally get a chance to relax and recharge. However, for some team members and executives facing demanding schedules and travel constraints, the prospect of a much-needed vacation may seem out of reach.
Here, 15 Forbes Coaches Council members share fun and meaningful ways to enjoy the rejuvenating spirit of summer close to home. These suggestions offer alternative ideas that overworked, overwhelmed professionals can use to unwind and bask in summertime recreation without having to journey to faraway places.

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Jul 24, 2023

Coaching clients sometimes find themselves feeling disengaged or, worse, facing burnout without fully understanding the origin of their disengagement, exhaustion and dissatisfaction. To help individuals identify the underlying issues and reignite their passion for their job, coaches will often lean on specific, tried-and-true techniques to help their clients first diagnose the problem and then fix it.
Below, 18 Forbes Coaches Council members share valuable insights into how they help their clients prioritize their own well-being to sustain their drive and motivation. Read on to learn how these coaches empower their clients to take control, revitalize themselves and improve their overall work experience.

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Jul 18, 2023

For an entrepreneur embarking on your first hiring journey, the excitement of expanding your team is often coupled with a sense of trepidation. Hiring the right candidate is a pivotal decision that can shape the trajectory of your business, making it imperative that you approach the process with clarity and confidence.
Before posting a job and diving into the interview process, entrepreneurs should be completely clear on a number of crucial factors. Below, 18 Forbes Coaches Council members share key considerations that an entrepreneur with no prior experience in managing people or making hiring decisions should thoroughly understand before extending an offer to their first hire.

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Apr 3, 2023

In today’s economy, more and more companies are turning to part-time contingent workers to meet their staffing needs instead of investing in full-time, salaried employees. These workers are not permanent employees; they are contracted to work on an as-needed basis.
Many employers who are rethinking their hiring strategies in the current market have found that incorporating a part-time contingent workforce can offer benefits to their companies, such as increased flexibility, reduced labor costs and improved productivity. Below, 11 Forbes Coaches Council members share how leaders who take advantage of contracted employment arrangements are benefiting and how it can lead to greater success for their businesses.

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Nov 30, 2022

Connecting with others is an essential skill both in life and in business. As a professional, networking with others in your field and other relevant spaces can help boost your expertise and open up avenues for new and exciting business opportunities, partnerships and collaborations.
The end of the year is a great time to reflect on the relationships you’ve built and how those connections could potentially be mutually beneficial in the future. Below, 14 members of Forbes Coaches Council each share one step they took this year to connect with others in their field. Read on to see how you can follow their lead.

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Nov 28, 2022

While scaling a business can lead to great things for an organization, it’s important not to forget about the company culture in the process. Some companies, especially those that operate remotely, may find it challenging to maintain the intimate and tight-knit culture they fostered in the early days as the team expands.
Fortunately, there are ways to scale a business and add more remote workers while still maintaining a strong culture and close working relationships. Here, members of Forbes Coaches Council share ways businesses can make sure everyone feels engaged and like an integral part of the team, no matter how large and dispersed their workforce may become.

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Nov 18, 2022

With the pandemic came a wave of remote and hybrid work, bringing digital communication and online connectivity to the forefront for many businesses. Although some companies have brought employees back into the office, others have chosen to continue with fully distributed workforces. Given the distinct ways cultures form in different types of environments, remote employees today may need to learn more about how virtual teamwork functions to find success.
Despite the upsides of fully remote work, some employees may be struggling to figure out how to be the best co-workers and team players they can be in a virtual workplace. Below, 15 members of Forbes Coaches Council discuss approaches remote employees can take to become better teammates despite the virtual nature of their work.

14 Creative Ways To Thank Clients At The End Of The Year

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Nov 18, 2022

As the holiday season quickly approaches, businesses are searching for unique ways to thank their clients and customers. Whether you’ve launched a new business endeavor and want to thank customers for supporting it or you want to share your excitement about the future with your clients, sending a small note or gift is a great way to connect with them and stay top of mind as the year comes to an end.
From gift cards to discounts to free products, people love receiving simple, end-of-year gifts from the businesses they patronize. If you’re looking for unique ways to connect, see the creative ways 14 Forbes Coaches Council members thank their clients at the end of the year below.

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Jul 19, 2022

Leaders are in a challenging position where they need to delegate well without micromanaging. Some new business owners and newly promoted senior executives trust their people to meet unclear expectations and don't hold them sufficiently accountable, while others constantly nitpick and watch over employees' shoulders in an attempt to ensure the best results.
Good leaders will find a productive middle ground between blind trust and micromanaging. Here, 14 members of Forbes Coaches Council discuss the best ways for leaders to do just that.

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Dec 21, 2021

Leaders play a key role in creating, communicating and maintaining a company's culture. The longer they're a part of the company, the more defined their influence on the culture becomes through everything they say and do. So when a long-term senior leader leaves a company, it can be a real challenge to fill their shoes while continuing to maintain the company culture.
When the owner of a company notices its carefully crafted culture changing after the departure of one or more key leaders, it's important that they understand what to do to keep it together. Below, 15 members of Forbes Coaches Council share their recommendations for company owners who are faced with this dilemma.

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Nov 12, 2021

Being a good leader takes frequent, open communication with your direct reports and supervisors. This can feel draining for self-described introverts, who typically need time to recharge their social batteries.
Leaders who tend toward introversion may be more hesitant to speak up in a group, and they will often listen and process information before speaking. While these traits may seem like obstacles to be overcome by those in leadership positions at first glance, such attributes can actually be leveraged and used to a leader’s advantage.
Below, 16 Forbes Coaches Council members shared their best advice to help introverted leaders flourish and thrive while making the most of their natural personality and behaviors.

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Oct 8, 2021

Being a CEO comes with immense responsibility and pressure to succeed. Like most of us, if a CEO tries to focus on too many things at once, they can make mistakes without realizing it. Unfortunately, the missteps of a chief executive can have a more profound impact across their organization than those of other staff members. While a CEO may possess the vision and talent to run a business, they also have inevitable blind spots that can lead them to make poor decisions.
Thankfully, there are ways to prevent similar issues from arising again in the future. To help chief executives uncover and address their own blind spots, 14 members of Forbes Coaches Council share some common mistakes they’ve observed CEOs make and actions they can take to improve their leadership.

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Oct 7, 2021

Communication is a critically important part of doing business, but not everyone comes equipped with flawless communication skills. In fact, many professionals struggle when it comes to effectively interacting with business leaders, other employees and prospective customers. Unfortunately, the cost of bad communication habits could be the loss of career opportunities, potential clients or business deals.
To help professionals avoid pitfalls in their communication, 14 Forbes Coaches Council members share some poor communication habits they commonly observe and ways to lose them below. Follow their advice to improve the way you engage and interact with your professional contacts and colleagues.

12 Critical Elements To Get Right When Fine-Tuning A Business Statement

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Sep 13, 2021

While it’s a challenge to summarize a business in a single statement, your company’s vision, mission and purpose need to be clearly and succinctly defined before it can be shared with your audience of customers, prospects, employees and other stakeholders.
Writing a business statement may seem straightforward, but being transparent about what your business stands for and intends to do in the world can become complicated and messy without the right focus.
If you’re not sure how to begin refining your business statement, the members of Forbes Coaches Council explored some must-haves that will help set your organization on a successful trajectory. See their list of critical elements that every business statement must get right below.

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Sep 10, 2021

Whether you're speaking with employees, the management team, or stakeholders, if you're in business you will inevitably stumble into a difficult conversation. While it's impossible to avoid having a difficult conversation, there are positive and negative ways to handle the exchange.
It can be challenging to calm your thoughts and say the right things in the midst of a difficult conversation, but with enough patience and practice, the outcome can be a positive one. Here, 15 members of Forbes Coaches Council weigh in to explain their perspectives on how leaders can effectively handle difficult conversations and ensure the best outcome, regardless of who they're speaking to.

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Jun 23, 2021

The most important part of a pitch is being able to deliver it confidently. However, this can feel impossible if you’re feeling shaky about your public speaking skills.
Even if you are confident in your idea and numbers, anxiety can strike at the most inopportune moment, which may ultimately impact your presentation. To wow your potential investors and shake off the nerves, 14 Forbes Coaches Council members give their best advice for presenting your pitch.

11 Ways To Build A Great Company Culture From The Ground Up

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Jun 21, 2021

Building a company from the ground up is a daunting prospect. Just as challenging, and just as important, is creating that new company’s organizational culture. In a fast-paced, stressful startup environment, a great company culture can be the glue that holds the team together and motivates team members to do their best work.
But how do you develop a top-notch culture from scratch when your startup is brand new? Below, a panel of 11 Forbes Coaches Council members share culture-building tips for new entrepreneurs and their senior leaders.

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Mar 29, 2021

Despite how some people may perceive them, coaches aren’t superhuman. They experience the same pressures, insecurities and negative feelings that other people do.
Given the nature of their work, however, it’s important for professional coaches to hold themselves to higher social and emotional standards. This requires them to identify and understand how their own unconscious biases could impact the relationships they build with clients.
To help coaches become aware of their own biases, effectively address them and prevent them from limiting the success of their client engagements, 10 professionals from Forbes Coaches Council shared practical ways for coaches to keep their biases in check.

14 Key Elements Of Successful Team-Building Exercises

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Mar 9, 2021

Team-building exercises are crucial for businesses looking to improve company culture and build strong, trusting and highly collaborative teams. Unfortunately, the exercises companies use to strengthen their teams often lack essential elements needed for success. This can lead not only to wasted time, but also to employee apathy toward similar activities in the future.
An effective team-building exercise will engage every member of the team and help each connect with one another, which can be a difficult feat. To help you achieve this, Forbes Coaches Council members detailed 14 key components of a team-building exercise that must be present for it to have a lasting impact.

12 Ways To Support Employee Well-Being In Fast-Paced Industries

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Mar 8, 2021

Today, many industries operate in real time, 24/7. Modern professionals must be able to think on their feet and shift direction quickly, sometimes with little or no guidance.
While it is part of their job, without adequate support, having to constantly shift gears makes keeping up with daily tasks a challenge. Eventually, this can take a mental and emotional toll on employees, making it harder for their managers to lead them to success.
Helping team members keep up with the fast pace of their industry without burning out is key. Below, 12 Forbes Coaches Council members share tips for creating a workplace environment that fosters agility and forward motion by promoting and supporting employee health and well-being.

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Mar 2, 2021

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, employee benefits are starting to look quite different than they did just a year ago. Conversations around attracting and retaining top talent used to be centered around free lunches, ping-pong tables and casual Fridays.
Now, with so many companies remaining virtual for the foreseeable future, employers need to come up with creative solutions to attract and hold onto talent for future growth.
To help, 16 Forbes Coaches Council members weighed in on the perks and benefits that employers should offer in today’s virtual workplace to retain their top talent.

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Feb 5, 2021

Good leaders can usually identify which employees are ready to be promoted. Perhaps they’re overqualified for their existing position. Maybe they’ve dedicated years to mastering one specific role and need more opportunity to grow now.
However, it can be difficult to decide which roles to promote them into. To help, a panel of Forbes Coaches Council members shared ways to determine what type of promotion it should be when all signs indicate an employee is ready for one.

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Feb 2, 2021

When it comes to services such as coaching, it’s important to show your clients the return on their investment so that they can feel confident your services are benefiting them. However, it can be difficult to demonstrate exactly how effective your work has been.
To help, a panel of Forbes Coaches Council members discussed some effective methods for proving the impact of your coaching. Below, they provide 14 specific ways you can show your clients the ROI and benefits of utilizing your coaching services.

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Feb 1, 2021

After weeks or months of searching and interviewing, you finally found the perfect candidates to fill specific roles at your company. You made the offer, and they’ve accepted. This, of course, is only the beginning. Once they start, you’ll need to devote time to helping new hires become fully acclimated to both their job and the company.
That’s why it’s so important to have an efficient and effective onboarding process. To help improve your company’s onboarding experience, 15 members of Forbes Coaches Council offered some smart tips for smoothly and seamlessly getting your new employees up and running.

15 Ways To Get Promoted To A Managerial Role

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Jan 29, 2021

Making the transition from team member to manager can seem like a daunting career move. Many of the skills you’ve developed as an individual contributor may not serve you as well in a managerial role. Additionally, limited experience supervising others can make it difficult to even apply for a leadership role.
However, there are some strategic things you can do to set yourself up not only for a promotion, but also for success as a leader in the future. Below, 15 Forbes Coaches Council members explain how to start moving from your current status of solo contributor to a managerial role.

14 Strategies To Keep A Growing Startup’s ‘A-Players’ On Board

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Jan 27, 2021

You hired smartly and filled all of your roles with high performers when you started your business. Now that your small startup is growing, you may have a lingering fear that you’ll lose these original, talented employees to the competitive market.
As things change and evolve internally, many startup owners don’t know how to retain the people who helped them get to where they are, especially if competitors start recruiting their top talent. To help you hang onto your “A-players” as your startup grows, 14 members of Forbes Coaches Council shared their best retention strategies.

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Dec 23, 2020

While employers often stress the importance of self-development in pursuit of an advanced skill set, they may not provide formal training to help employees meet those expectations. Where does this leave professionals who wish to advance in their careers? They might need to take matters into their own hands and get creative to sharpen those skills outside of work.
As industry-leading coaching professionals, the members of Forbes Coaches Council work with clients who are constantly seeking improvement, both in and out of the office. That’s why we asked them to each share one thing that a professional can do to take their skills to the next level without formal training.

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### Session

#### Company bio

Session is an online coaching platform facilitating the coaching journey and connecting coachees with world-class coaches. We aim to democratize coaching, making it accessible to all.

### Area of focus

Executive Coaching

Business Growth

Entrepreneurship