Executive coaching transforms leaders and the organizations they work for. Here are some of the benefits leaders can experience.
More than ever, businesses need experienced and adaptable leaders to drive organizational improvement and business results. Especially during times of economic upheaval where employees are experiencing unprecedented levels of burnout–self-aware, empathetic leaders capable of leading cohesive, engaged teams are prized assets that will continue to appreciate in value, especially in the coming years.
People often earn promotions not because they are the most qualified but because it is the next logical step in their careers. But without the proper leadership development and training that teaches leaders how to communicate effectively, manage conflict in the workplace, and weather organizational changes, amongst other focal points, the big-picture vision and ultimately the results of the organization suffer, at worst, or remain stagnant, at best.
The most successful organizations prioritize developing their leaders, knowing that the future of the company and its success hinges largely on the transformational leadership steering the ship. Executive coaching prepares leaders for transition and growth, and equips them with the tools and resources to deliver consistent long-term results.
What is Executive Coaching?
Executive coaching is a journey of self-discovery to understand and acknowledge any limiting beliefs or behavioral patterns inhibiting next level leadership. By proactively addressing these areas under the guidance of an experienced executive coach, a leader can dramatically enhance their career prospects as well as their value to an organization in terms of influence, interpersonal relationships, and impact on business.
When it comes to executive coaching, some leaders know exactly what they want–or need–while others haven’t the foggiest idea. Executive coaching involves working one-on-one with an experienced executive coach, serving as an expert guide and skilled facilitator, to focus on specific development areas that would yield the greatest return, such as leading with confidence, motivating others, listening with understanding, improved executive presence, emotional intelligence, and more.
Typically, over the course of 6-12 months, the individual will meet with their coach on a weekly or bi-weekly cadence and prioritize generating desired outcomes specific to their individual leadership goals. With accountability to their executive coach, the client will implement new learnings and transformational changes intended to produce long-term results for both the individual and their organization.
Executive coaching is highly personalized and designed to empower and equip leaders with the tools to execute on their highest-priority goals. Beginning with self-discovery, external feedback, and learning what motivates the individual leader, the executive coach will typically take the client through stages similar to the following:
Discovery and Assessment
Goal Setting and Action Steps
Implementation with Accountability
Progress Review and Recalibration
Executive Coaching: The Return on Investment
If your organization is struggling with high turnover rates, continually losing top talent to competitors, or your company culture is less than desirable to prospects, executive coaching can provide extraordinary value.
Executive coaching can help leaders leverage their strengths more strategically, hone into previously untapped or underdeveloped skill sets, regain inspiration to achieve career goals that are aligned with their passions and talents, and become reliable mentors to their own teams and colleagues.
● Building more productive relationships and teams
● Achieving business objectives smarter and faster
● Leading a team more effectively through seasons of burnout or organizational change
● Transitioning seamlessly into a new, more challenging role
● Mastering the art of conflict management
● Expanding influence
In fact, according to Harvard Business Review, executive coaching can help you achieve higher performance and greater personal satisfaction at work.
Why Hire an Executive Coach?
Some people are natural-born leaders. For most of us, though, leadership is a learned skill that requires implementation, dedication, and practice. Whether leadership comes naturally to you, or you want to gear up for a promotion or career change, having an executive coach can make all the difference, helping you bridge the gap between the leader you are today and the leader you have the potential to be.
The American author William S. Burroughs famously wrote, “When you stop growing you start dying.” Executive coaching fosters your continued growth as a leader by improving performance, developing new skills and strategies, enhancing communication effectiveness, and building more meaningful relationships.
Your success as a leader will be evident by the success of the individuals and teams you inspire and direct.
How to Become a Results-Oriented Leader
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