There are lots of great reasons to engage executive coaching firms, such as developing leadership behaviors, building communication skills, and helping drive organizational transition and change. However, with literally tens of thousands of coaches and coaching...
Anna and Terrance are two high potential employees at their fast-growing software development company. Over coffee, they were talking about separate but similar meetings they had with Barbara, their CEO, about their leadership potential at the company and corporate...
By Elisa Canova, MBA, PCC. Entrepreneurs are driven, passionate, and want to succeed — but can they see when they are getting in their own way? Self-awareness is a critical skill for successful leaders. Yet, in the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, it can feel...
We are often asked, “What exactly happens when an executive coach is brought in to work with executives or high-potential employees at my company? What do company coach sessions really look like?" We admit that it can seem a bit mysterious. There are different...
Even the best — people at the top of their game — use coaches. Golf professionals are a terrific example. Virtually all the top players in the world use coaches to improve elements of their game, nip bad habits in the bud, and offer expert and impartial assessments...
By Claudia Beck, CPA, PCC One of the biggest challenges we face in life is making lasting change. Whether we want to lose weight, be less reactive, or simply get more exercise, changing our habits can be extremely difficult. So why do we fail? One of the...
Barb McAllister, MS, MCC As a professional coach for close to 20 years, I’ve attracted a number of clients with Toxic Positivity. What is this? I can best describe it as a tendency to put a positive spin on everything. At first blush, people with toxic positivity...
Many people have benefitted when they get executive coaching — from high potential employees to seasoned CEOs. It’s a partnership. Executive coaches do not tell clients what to do; they help their clients clarify their goals, change behaviors, and strengthen...
By Roberto Giannicola, PCC Most people I work with have created project plans for their technical work, inventions, products, or constructions. And yet, when it comes to their personal growth, they tend to “wing it.” We need a personal project plan for...