Executive
Coaching
Our Executive Coaching sessions for managers can be used
either as a follow-up to training, or as a stand-alone
developmental tool. Sessions may include: information on
specific topics, review of feedback assessments, discussion
of actual work related situations, exploration of
alternatives, recommendations, specific assignments, and
plans for future development.
Initially, we develop an overall plan with the executive,
which is reviewed and amended as we progress through the
sessions. When appropriate, we often request input from
their manager and direct reports during the process. Our
goal is to focus on the needs of the individual, helping
them become even more effective in their career.
Executive coaching can dramatically improve one’s
ability to work with other members of the team, as well as
with peers and superiors. We examine ways for the
individual to improve their success in their specific
environment. The exact design is dependent on discussions
with the individual. The following areas represent
possibilities of what could be covered during sessions:
• Examining the characteristics of an effective
manager and exploring ways of improving communication and
management skills.
• Gaining feedback on management style and exploring
alternative approaches.
• Identifying effective management processes that will
help the executive to be even more effective with their
group and others.
• Exploring improved communication skills and
techniques.
• Developing different ways of giving feedback and
handling conflict.
• Addressing the difference between self-perception
and the perceptions that others have of us.
• Focusing on new ways of coping with stress, both
personally and in interactions with others.
• Increasing our awareness of how our personal style
impacts our interactions with others and how we can manage
the process.
These sessions can be held either in person or over the
telephone, and will be for a minimum of one hour each.
Sessions should be held at least every two weeks.