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Coaching tends to be most appropriate when …
Performance makes an important difference to the client. Almost by definition, the contributions expected of senior executives fall into this category. Managers at other levels who are in especially significant roles also are responsible for making an important contribution, so … Continue reading
Types of coaching conversations
Coaching can be thought of as different types of conversations. Some of the conversation types are: Active inquiry: The ability to ask powerful, open-ended questions to have the client and coach come up with fresh insights about how to resolve challenges and … Continue reading
What do Executive Coaches do?
Executives enhance their self-awareness through the coach’s purposeful conversations, objective review of peer and self-assessments, informed discussion of successful approaches, and structured analysis of intentions, actions, behaviours, outcomes and results. Executives develop skills, change behaviours, reinforce commitments and achieve results … Continue reading
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Who benefits from Executive Coaching?
Executives benefit from faster development to higher levels than they would achieve through experience and training alone. Coaching enables Executives to be who they really are, to perform better in their current role, to be even more confident and courageous … Continue reading
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What are the commercial arrangements for Executive Coaching?
A typical Executive Coaching assignment includes over six months: One ‘Fit’ meeting Executive and Coach confirm fit and discuss personal objectives and perspectives Five Priorities, Objectives, and Context meetings Client briefs Coach on organisational priorities and objectives for the coaching … Continue reading
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Why invest in Executive Coaching
Executives benefit from faster development to higher levels than they would achieve through experience and training alone. Coaching enables Executives to perform better in their current role, to be even more confident and courageous with their career arc, and to … Continue reading
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How do CEOs and other senior executives develop through Executive Coaching?
What do Executive Coaches do? Executives enhance their self-awareness through the coach’s purposeful conversations, objective review of peer and self-assessments, informed discussion of successful approaches, and structured analysis of intentions, actions, behaviours, outcomes and results. Executives develop … Continue reading
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What is the tangible value of Executive Coaching?
An example of an MNC pursuing growth across Asia through three dominant strategies: Revenue goals Gain 3% market share through new store opening (Target €20m) New IT system expected to reduce costs by 10% and enable delivery of better customer … Continue reading
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What is the intangible value of Executive Coaching?
The transformational power of coaching comes from Executives appreciation of who they really are. Crystal clear aspirations, a profound recognition of one’s own capabilities and passions, and a powerful drive to achieve in ways that matter all flow from this … Continue reading
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