Demystifying Executive Coaching

In recent conversations with business professionals, a recurring inquiry emerged: What exactly is executive coaching? Let’s dispel some myths and define key terms.

Mentor/Consultant: This consultant offers advice and guidance drawn primarily from personal experiences.

Professional Coach: According to the International Coaching Federation (ICF), coaching is ‘partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential’. The process facilitates learning and development, to improve performance, enhancing effective action and goal achievement, often leading to profound personal growth and enhanced leadership capabilities. Certification through an ICF accredited program is crucial, with 85% of clients emphasizing the importance of coach certification.

Certified Executive Coach: These coaches specialize in confidential, one-on-one trusted partnerships with leaders. They employ various coaching methods and feedback mechanisms to accelerate individual and organizational development. With expertise in business management, organizational dynamics, and coaching competencies, they take a systems perspective to help leaders develop new skills, resolve conflicts, and align personal growth with strategic objectives. Executive coaching is not a remedial measure, nor is it exclusively for top executives. It’s a strategic investment with a high return on investment (ROI), characterized by open, honest conversations and tailored support.

My Approach: I bring over 35 years of diverse business experience, extensive research on Job Satisfaction from my MBA studies, and certifications including CPA, CGA, Certified Executive Coach, and Gottman Relationship Leader.  This gives me unique insights in providing customized solutions to help leaders drive personal and organizational success.  These can include helping leaders balance personal and professional spheres, develop leadership capabilities, design strategic planning, employee engagement, manage team dynamics, and much more.

Get Started: I offer a few complimentary coaching sessions each month for individuals interested in exploring professional coaching. Reach out to reserve your spot today.

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