Too many executives receive poor or no coaching. They miss opportunities to become more effective in their positions of influence and are often denied promotions they deserve. Some leaders struggle in their careers, failing to recognize that hiring an executive coach can help them enormously. … [Read more...] about Things That Get in the Way of Executive Coaching
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A Call for Interdependence
Today’s business leaders face incredible pressure to anticipate, adapt, and produce. Unfortunately, ongoing uncertainty and increasing demands cause many to fall into the trap of over-management. And it’s not uncommon: when a system crumbles and a new one is not yet fixed in place, we get a lot of … [Read more...] about A Call for Interdependence
Visionary Vulnerabilities
We live in an age of remarkable products and services from inventive thinkers with lofty ideas. These visionary leaders, who don’t think or work like anyone else, have started businesses based on novel concepts, and those whose achievements greatly impact society are afforded special … [Read more...] about Visionary Vulnerabilities
Social Media Missteps Coaches and Consultants Must Avoid
While perusing my social media streams earlier this week, I couldn’t help but notice the amount of social media missteps coaches, consultants, and otherwise smart business professionals make. Sure, we’re all pressed for time, but social networking is still beneficial with good practices. Here are my … [Read more...] about Social Media Missteps Coaches and Consultants Must Avoid
Presentation Skills: Best Practices for Executive Coaches
As an executive coach, how do you rate your presentation skills? Many executive coaches come from the business world, where they apply their experience in leadership to their coaching practice. Serving as a leader is the best training for coaching a leader: you can identify with your client’s … [Read more...] about Presentation Skills: Best Practices for Executive Coaches
Personality Impacts Leadership
Despite all of the resources available to leaders today—books, articles, seminars, coaching and training programs—employees remain dissatisfied with leadership, their jobs and the future. After decades of attention paid to building better leaders, overall workforce distaste and distrust show little … [Read more...] about Personality Impacts Leadership
Coaches Ask Questions
Throughout your executive coaching career, one of the skills you refine is the art of asking your client questions. This is a crucial element of your coaching approach, which is ultimately aimed at solving issues. The more thoughtful and probing your questions, the more you’ll reach potential … [Read more...] about Coaches Ask Questions
How Leadership Newsletters Add Value
As a successful business coach and consultant you’ve earned your stripes; you’ve honed your special skill-set through years of education, training and experience. But how do you share your qualifications with prospective clients in a way that makes you stand out? How do potential clients know that … [Read more...] about How Leadership Newsletters Add Value
Coaches Need Persistence
Spring fever is upon us in the northern hemisphere, and executive coaches are not immune. When things (finally!) warm up, lots of temptations come calling, even for the most successful coaching practice. Everyone seems to be enjoying the outdoors. When activities like biking, jogging, golf, … [Read more...] about Coaches Need Persistence
Leadership Coaches Are Great Mentors
As a leadership coach, you specialize in the workings of the business world. You assess the impact a leader has on his or her operation and discern what’s limiting their effectiveness. With your experience, you offer specific solutions to overcome their challenges. Coaching is a process that pours … [Read more...] about Leadership Coaches Are Great Mentors