EXECUTIVE COACHING - WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE?

Remove barriers to success

Probably the most important thing a coach does is ask questions. The specific questions are very carefully selected so that they help you work out:

• what you want to achieve
• what are the barriers stopping you achieving that at the moment.

We then help you get rid of these barriers in a direct outcome-focused manner. For more information on what the barriers might be, and how we help you remove them, see Why Executive Coaching Works.

Help you learn and develop new abilities

As a professional, you probably have excellent technical expertise but may not have been taught the more behavioural skills.

We can help you improve your abilities in the behavioural skills you need to excel at work. These include self-awareness, self-management and effective work habits which enable you to motivate yourself, get along with others and adapt to changing situations.

Behavioural competencies are not innate talents and are typically learned through life experiences. As a professional, you probably have excellent technical expertise but may not have been taught these abilities, as most people make do with what they learned randomly through experience. Improving your abilities in these areas can dramatically enhance your performance and work satisfaction.

Allow you to reflect and unleash your creativity

We also provide a safe, non judgmental ear. You'll be surprised how creative you can be in that environment, and how quickly you find solutions to your problems.

What we won't do

We won't just tell you what to do. This rarely works and can be very annoying. Just because someone tells you to stand up and present confidently or to delegate better, doesn't mean you can do it. Unfortunately it is a lot more complicated than that.

However you'll also find coaching much more fun and empowering than just being told what to do. You'll be working out your own ways to achieve, and getting rid of the limitations which hold you back.

Need some instant help? See our coaching resources, including our articles and free Coaching E-Book.