Executive Coaching Blog

Location of Executive Coaching Sessions

As part of some research I recently carried out I investigated the role and importance of the location of coaching for 6 Executive Coaching clients. Their perspectives on the role played by the location for coaching was interesting and not always what as a Coach I might have expected. Continue reading “Location of Executive Coaching Sessions” »

Coaching Provides Self-Discipline

In research recently carried out on the coaching relationship I found one slightly surprising aspect of the coaching relationship perceived as valuable by Executive Coaching clients. The six Executive Coaching clients interviewed all perceived that the coaching relationship provided a discipline and structure to make things happen. Continue reading “Coaching Provides Self-Discipline” »

5 Ways Coaching Can Benefit Your Business

There are a wide variety of claims made for the benefit of coaching in organisations. In some cases the ROI for coaching seems to be better than any other investment. In others there appears to be no quantifiable benefit at all. Continue reading “5 Ways Coaching Can Benefit Your Business” »

The Key Ingredient in Executive Coaching Success

One of the key ingredients in Executive Coaching success takes place before the coaching even starts. Continue reading “The Key Ingredient in Executive Coaching Success” »

Executive Coaching Beware of Experts

When selecting an Executive Coach clients will often look for an expert. They tend to regard as important that their coach is an expert in their:

• industry sector
• functional area
• coaching topic Continue reading “Executive Coaching Beware of Experts” »

Presentations

At some point in our career we all have to make a presentation. Generally speaking the more senior we get the more presentations we make and the more important they are. However many people dread making presentations. This is where Executive Coaching can serve to build your skill and impact. Continue reading “Presentations” »

Executive Coaching Lifelines Exercise

I agree with Rogers (2008, p. 8) that in executive coaching it is important to address ‘the whole person – past, present and future’.  Often an understanding of past events and influences, as well as present relationships and future plans has a strong bearing on the topic for coaching Bluckert (2006).  Continue reading “Executive Coaching Lifelines Exercise” »

Delegation Skills

Management books talk about the art of delegation. But successful delegation is much more about skills than an art. There are some things you must, and must not do, to effectively delegate to others. Continue reading “Delegation Skills” »

Changing Company Culture

As part of our Executive Coaching practice we work with CEOs and Directors on changing company culture. Here we share with you 5 things you must do if you want your cultural change programme to work. Continue reading “Changing Company Culture” »

Management Coaching

Management Coaching is an ideal way of providing tailored development to enhance the performance and future potential of middle and senior management. It is particularly effective in building and improving leadership behaviours. Continue reading “Management Coaching” »