"You've Mastered the Hard Skills, It’s Mastering the Soft Skills That Take You to the Next Level"
Accounting and Finance Professionals…
Hi it’s Matt Goswick,
I want to address a common problem I am hearing from my coaching clients every day.
Are you frustrated by not knowing exactly how to get to the next level?
Do you have all the hard skills you need but keep getting feedback on your soft skills?
If the answer is yes, please read on if you want to accelerate your career and get to the next level.
I’ll show you how to develop the one skill needed to advance in your career quickly without trying to figure it all out on your own.
You might be frustrated because the feedback that your Manager gives you is vague and unclear. It’s never about the hard skills, it’s always the soft skills.
And this is true from my experience.
What Directors and VPs often tell me
When I meet with Accounting and Finance Directors and VPs they often will say,
“Matt, my people have the hard skills, they need the soft skills so I can promote them.”
So what exactly are Soft Skills?
Soft Skills refer to your social ability and how you relate to and interact with other people.
Soft Skills are the true 'Game-Changers'
You aren’t really sure how to improve these soft skills, what to work on, or even where to start.
You may get feedback from your manager about a specific situation.
You then generalize it into the soft skills words you need to acquire.
These include: Communication, Presentations, Executive Presence, Empathy, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration, Confidence, Influencing, and Leadership skills.
Now you Google that term with “How to improve ________”, or you take a LinkedIn Learning course.
You probably won’t get much out of the typical soft skill training courses.
That’s because the course is too general.
The general course does not address the specific skills you need.
You may feel like you learned during the course. The teacher may have been motivating and inspiring.
But when you encounter the next situation it is difficult to put that into practice.
The soft skill training courses don’t teach you that there are two vital components of Soft Skills.
And these are:
Framework – The step-by-step system or method of the soft skill
Emotional Intelligence – The mindset behind the soft skill
Most of my coaching clients find that the frameworks are easy.
You can learn these by reading a book, using Google, YouTube, or LinkedIn Learning. These are frameworks like ‘5-Step Framework for Having a Difficult Conversation’ or ‘How to Tell a Story in a Business Presentation.’
It’s the Emotional Intelligence and the Mindset behind all these soft skills that are the most difficult.
Emotional Intelligence is your ability to:
- Understand, use, and manage your own thoughts and emotions in empowering ways – and more importantly…
- Recognize others’ emotions, show empathy, navigate difficult situations, mitigate conflict, and communicate effectively
So why is this so important for you to know and understand in your everyday work?
If you walk into a ‘difficult conversation’ and you are nervous or you don’t want that person to not ‘like you’ then you will sugarcoat the conversation or trip over your words as you are trying to apply the framework you’ve been taught.
It won’t come across as authentic to you. You will feel it and the other person will too.
You see, Emotional Intelligence is the foundation of all Soft Skills.
Why Improved Soft skills are the Key to Career Advancement
Your level of Soft Skills and Emotional Intelligence determines how quickly you advance in your career.
"Emotional intelligence — the ability to understand your effect on others and manage yourself accordingly—accounts for nearly 90 percent of what moves people up the ladder when IQ and technical skills are roughly similar."
So how do you improve your soft skills?
Before I give you the answer, let me share a piece of my journey.
Hi, I'm Matt.
I Coach Accounting, Analytics & Finance Professionals.
I’m a Certified Executive Coach (PCC – International Coach Federation) and have managed Leadership Development Programs at a Fortune 500 company for the last 5 years. I’m a former CPA with 15 years of experience as an Accounting & Finance professional.
My passion is Human Transformation. The individual’s journey of self-discovery, personal & career growth, and self-actualization.
I see a future where companies care deeply about the transformation of the humans that work there every day. Not just providing training that gives surface level knowledge. But true deep transformation of the Human Being.
I went through the same two-year Finance Leadership Development Program myself before becoming a Coach.
In that program, my coach helped me dig deeper into myself than I ever imagined was possible. During this time I realized that I loved the people aspect of my job more than dealing with numbers.
I’ve now coached dozens of Analytics, Accounting, and Finance Professionals. I talk to Directors, Senior Directors, and VPs specifically to get feedback about how they want to see their people develop.
I had to find a personalized solution for the coaching clients that needed a specific soft skill that is not often covered in many training courses.
I’m not the only one that believes this.
"Far too many training programs that intend to build leadership skills - including - emotional intelligence - are a waste of time and money…To enhance emotional intelligence, organizations must refocus their training…it requires an individualized approach."
That’s why I developed The Reality Model Program
The Reality Model Program is my premier training program and is custom-tailored to your development needs.
It’s for people like you who want to gain the soft skills and emotional intelligence you need to achieve your career advancement and life goals and want the personalized guidance of an Executive Coach.
Work with me and you will…
🌟 Gain Clear Direction in Your Career: Feel empowered with a personalized Development Plan tailored to your unique aspirations, minimizing career uncertainties and confusion
🎯 Align with Your Manager: Get sign-off on your Development Plan from both your Manager and their Manager, ensuring you’re focused on what will get you to the next level
🎯 Targeted Soft Skill Development: Dive deep into the soft skills you need by targeting the Framework and the Emotional Intelligence needed for your growth
💡 Emotional Intelligence Mastery: Elevate your self-awareness and enrich your emotional intelligence so you can resonate and connect with peers and superiors on their level
🤝 Deeper Career Conversations: Engage in deeper career discussions with your Manager and their Manager, reinforcing your trajectory and vision for growth
🤗 Executive Coach Guidance: Never feel alone in your professional growth journey. A Certified Executive Coach offers supportive guidance every step of the way.
I’ve trained dozens of accounting and finance professionals over the last five years.
Here’s what a few of them have to say:
The coaching has personally changed my life for the better…
"The guidance you give to help us grow as leaders and personally for me has changed my life. Your passion and drive in the area of personal development can’t really be measured, so I just wanted to take a moment to recognize how much I value this part of the program and your impact."
The coaching made our teams better…
"Well deserved recognition for the excellent work that Matt does. Thanks for making our teams better!"
The program is having a significantly positive impact…
"Great to see that this program is having a significantly positive impact on our employees."
Introducing…
The Reality Model Program
The Reality Model Program gives you everything you need to achieve your career advancement and life goals.
When you enroll in the program, you will receive step-by-step instruction on how to write your own Development Plan. You will have the tools you need to break soft skills into the Framework and the Emotional Intelligence to speed up the development of those skills.
You will learn how to get approval from your Manager and their Manager on your Development Plan. This way you will know exactly what they want to see from you to get to the next level.
You will develop your Emotional Intelligence and know how to use it effectively in the workplace.
You will have access to Weekly Group Coaching calls where I coach on your Development Plans. Together, we can deep dive into those soft skills to ensure you are on the right path.
You can join these calls when you would like feedback and when your schedule allows, no need to join every week.
You can submit questions through the “Ask The Coach” form and I will answer them privately via email or on the weekly calls.
You’ll have access to a private online community of professionals who are developing their own plans and soft skills. Interact and learn from them in a no-judgment environment.
You also get lifetime access to the program material.
There’s no pressure. You can learn at your own pace. You can easily pick the program up and begin where you left off. I want to ensure you get the most out of your experience.
Most importantly, the personalized coaching experience is what is critical to ensuring your success.
The Reality Model Program is my premier training program. It’s for people like you who want to gain the soft skills and emotional intelligence you need to achieve your career advancement and life goals.
Life-changing impact on me and my family…
“I am a much different person now, both as an individual and as a leader, and the paradigm shift I've gone through after only half-way through the program has already made a life-changing impact on me and my family.”
What You Get When You Enroll In The Reality Model Program
Remember, when you enroll in the program, you’ll receive step-by-step instruction and my coaching to complete your development plan.
You’ll get:
- Practical steps for writing your own Development Plan and how to complete it.
- Learn how to talk to your Manager and their Manager to get their approval on your Development Plan.
- Tools that teach you how to break soft skills into the Framework and Emotional Intelligence to fast-track your development.
- Weekly Group Coaching calls with me as I coach on your Development Plan.
- You can submit questions through the “Ask The Coach” form and I will answer them privately via email or on the weekly calls.
- Interact and learn from a private online community of professionals who are developing their own plans and soft skills in a no-judgment setting.
- Develop your emotional intelligence and know how to use it effectively in the workplace.
Learn at your own pace with lifetime access to the program material.
What is my investment today?
Your Investment Is only $2k
📚 The One Page Development Plan – Personal training to help you craft your development plan, how to get your Manager and Manager’s Manager approval so you know exactly what soft skills they want you to develop. You will follow your own personalized development plan to achieve all your soft skill and career development goals.
🧠 The Core Reality Model Program – You’ll get everything you need to know to get to the core emotional intelligence and self-awareness needed for the soft skills you want to improve. From understanding the basic concepts to how to apply these soft skills in your daily work, career advancement, and personal life.
💼 Weekly Group Coaching Calls & 1:1 Support – You will enjoy weekly office hours as I answer your questions and provide personalized guidance. I will review your Development Plan and Reality Models so you are always on track.
📖 The Reality Model Workbook – A comprehensive workbook guides you step by step so you always know what’s next. Your Workbook breaks down each lesson into easy-to-follow actionable exercises. You will receive self-development tools to ensure you’re applying what you’re learning so you gain the soft skills you need quickly and efficiently.
🎓 Ask The Coach Platform – You will get personalized coaching from a Certified Executive Coach throughout the program. You can submit your development plan for expert feedback, ask questions, and discuss specific situations requiring Emotional Intelligence.
🚀 Reality Model and Development Plan Templates – You will use frameworks and proven templates to help you create, implement, and track your development plan to ensure your success.
🔑 Lifetime Access to the Program Material – The Program is always there as the rhythms in your world in Accounting and Finance evolve. After you reach that next level, update your Development Plan again so you can take your career even further!
It’s time to make a valuable investment in yourself and your future.
It’s time you started treating your career as something that’s alive and growing.
Advancing your career with the right program can help your career be what you always wanted it to be. I will coach you and you will gain the right understanding, strategies, and receive personalized support.
When you invest in yourself and work with The Reality Model Program, you’ll have all the self-development tools, insights, and personalized Executive Coaching guidance you need to succeed and enhance your soft skills and emotional intelligence.
Enjoy lifetime access to the program material
Lifetime access means that you can engage with the program training at your pace.
Whether you’re in the middle of a hectic monthly close or in a quieter period, the program material is there for you when you are ready to proceed with your personal development plan.
Pick it up, set it down, and revisit it when you need to. It’s a lifelong resource tailored to the ebb and flow of your career.
Ready to take control of your career and life? Join us today!
Frequently Asked Questions…
- Who is this program for?
- What if I’m not in Accounting or Finance? Can it help me?
- How long does the program take to complete?
- What if I have questions during the program?
- What does lifetime access really mean?
- How do I know if this program is right for me?
The Reality Model Program Will Change Your Life
Your hard skills are essential, but they’re only part of the equation for advancing in your career. It’s time to invest in yourself and get the rest of the soft skills you need.
What sets people apart is their ability to demonstrate soft skills and emotional intelligence.
These essential soft skills enable them to communicate more effectively, build stronger relationships, lead larger teams and multiple departments, and navigate complex workplace situations.
That’s what you really want, isn’t it?
These skills are easily learnable. When you invest in yourself and enroll in The Reality Model Program, you can develop these essential soft skills in a structured and supportive environment.
When you invest in yourself you get what you want.
You will have access to my experience as an Executive Coach and a personalized development plan focused on increasing your emotional intelligence so you can enhance your soft skills in a way that aligns with your career goals.
The Reality Model Program will help you advance in your career, not just by teaching theories but by providing actionable tools and ongoing support to ensure you apply what you’ve learned.
It’s not about merely getting ahead; it’s about cultivating a more fulfilling professional life so you get what you really want and deserve.
Advancing in your career takes expert-level training and personalized coaching.
When you decide to invest in yourself you take the first step. By using the right approach and my executive coaching guidance, you can make your development process much more efficient and effective.
It’s time to invest in yourself.
It’s time to embrace the opportunity you’ve been looking for to grow and evolve to be the person you’ve always wanted to be in your career.
Let’s work together, I’ll help make your career advancement a reality.