Coaching

Executive/Leadership Development

No longer will employees follow blindly! The contemporary workforce is very independent with commitment based on inclusion. Leading this diverse workforce requires skills and attributes far different from earlier generations. Today, to be successful, you must be an effective leader!

Our Executive Coaching Process develops a pragmatic plan of action through consultation, assessments, and collaboration to develop effective leaders. It is designed to examine and encourage the practice of new behavior, new techniques, and new skills to lead effectively. One-on-one sessions are utilized, either face-to-face or over the telephone. The process:

  • Uses information about an individual's managerial style to develop a pragmatic plan of action.
  • Transitions the traditional managerial style to a more effective style for today's changing work environment.
  • Assists managers and individuals in seeing, understanding, and acting on circumstances that undermine effective teamwork.
  • Uses several methods, assessments, and exercises depending upon the individual and organizational needs.
  • Provides confidential analysis and feedback.
  • Establishes goals and objectives.
  • Provides ongoing feedback sessions for support, encouragement and guidance with the ultimate objective of acceptance of responsibility and willingness to take risks for continuous improvement.

    • Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

    "...Emotional Intelligence is the sine qua non of leadership. Without it, a person can have the best training in the world, an incisive, analytical mind, and an endless supply of smart ideas, but still won’t make a great leader." —Source: D. Goleman, "What Makes a Leader", Harvard Business Review, 1998p

    We know that Emotional Intelligence is empirically linked to superb job performance. It relates directly to success in life. It is a critical component to a leader’s success.

    Unlike IQ and Personality, which cannot be changed, Emotional Intelligence is physiologically based and can be raised. With over 25 years of study the empirical data is clear, organizations and individuals who demonstrate high proficiency in EQ consistently place at or above the top 10% of competitors and peers in work performance. Greater work performance, improved retention rates, significantly higher ROI, superior decision making, are all well documented results achieved through raising Emotional Intelligence. Our work with EQ extends well beyond studying and training; we have coached individuals to raise their EQ as well as helped successful companies infuse EQ competencies throughout an organization’s culture. Coaching is integral to effectively raising Emotional Intelligence, our process:

  • Assesses one’s EQ using validated tools identifying those competencies for development.
  • Provides meaningful and insightful information to form a solid knowledge base.
  • Coaches through discussion, feedback and exercises.
  • Utilizes the components of Peak Performance as a model for Emotional Intelligence.

    • Peak Performance

    An intense process that incorporates a leading edge Emotional Intelligence (EQ) instrument with a sophisticated assessment of one's Management Competences enhanced by one-on-one coaching sessions to truly impact your life.

    Our unique process in NOT based on some vague motivational 'pep' talk filled with platitudes, high fives or walking over hot coals. It is not 'psycho-babble' but rather has deep scientific roots stretching well beyond twenty years of research.

    It is based on a solid foundation of empirical research and provides real information that can be used immediately on the job and throughout life. It requires a commitment from the participant and is intended for good managers whose organization's recognizes their potential to excel and make more significant contributions in the future. It is not designed as a remedial program of last resort.

    Our process incorporates several elements designed to work together to reach maximum impact.

  • A special Management Competencies assessment where various competencies, i.e. (leadership, problem solving, planning & organizing, etc.) are identified
  • A unique Emotional Intelligence (EQ) questionnaire examining one's current level of EQ in such areas as; personal insight, feelings & emotions, social ease, etc.
  • Utilization of a unique Peak Performance Planning process incorporating performance and results goals, involving stakeholders, and determining benefits and obstacles
  • The expertise of a certified coach, in a confidential one-on-one consultation to help focus the commitment.

    • Management Development

    Managers are critical for organizational success. The pressures to motivate staff team members, deal with internal department members or represent the organization with outside customers places enormous responsibility upon a manager’s shoulders. Effectiveness becomes expected yet attention is often minimal. When we work with managers our coaching model is one of understanding the person, identifying competencies, analyzing needs and values, then applying an empathetic yet pragmatic process to reach results for the organization as well as the participant. As always our coaching is individualized and adjusted for maximum results.

  • Builds understanding and commitment through individual discussion.
  • Incorporates assessment data to identify work related behavioral profile.
  • Examines competencies such as: leadership, planning and organizing, creativity, interpersonal strengths, persuasiveness, problem solving, flexibility, etc. to determine areas critical for organizational effectiveness.
  • Blends individual aspirations with organizational needs into a planned and executed process for improvement.
  • Works to reach a shared alignment between the organization and the individual’s values.
  • Conducted in a one-on-one, confidential, individually focused coaching process.

    • Career Coaching

    Life is a balancing act! - Family, friends, money, physical fitness, community involvement, job duties, all compete for our time and resources. The greater the balance in a person's life, the happier they are. Performance is improved, spirit and commitment revitalized when balance is restored.

    We've helped hundreds of people navigate these work/life frustrations.

  • Regain confidence to excel
  • Rebalance work/life
  • Identify other career paths
  • Negotiate a pay increase
  • Restart a stalled career
  • Gain greater joy in life
  • Position one's self for future promotions
  • Achieve peak performance

    • Sometimes we need to 'get a grip' on who we are or where we are headed! Whether feeling blocked in one's career, searching for greater purpose in life, pondering a career change or seeking greater work/life balance—choosing a direction can be daunting!

    Our customized confidential Career—Life Coaching Process provides individuals in or outside an organization a solid base of information to help make a more informed decision. Our proven process includes a structured model of core elements combined with tailored consultative coaching sessions designed to help one clearly focus on a course of action. Challenging, soul searching, and pragmatic; the results can be awesome! It involves:

  • Confidential discussion, careful listening and mutual agreement
  • Selected assessments including one of several types i.e. personality, interest, leadership, multi-rater, values, emotional intelligence, etc.
  • Analysis and personal introspection
  • Career—Life strategic planning and goal settings
  • Implementation, coaching, monitoring
  • Feedback and refocusing sessions

    • Effective Presentation Skills

    All of us have the need to express ourselves accurately and articulately. Whether communicating with outside clients, within an organization, speaking at an industry conference, or addressing a community group, the presentation can make the difference between success and failure. Our Effective Presentation Skills Process uses a coaching model; it goes beyond the typical speech delivery program; it involves an experiential coaching process. It incorporates video tape analysis, role plays, personality assessments, and other interactive work for an intense results driven process. Tailored for each participant it encompasses:

  • Structuring the presentation—purpose, occasion, audience characteristics, research
  • Method of delivery
  • Components of effective presentations—beginning, middle and end
  • Expression and choice of language—clearness, interest, force
  • Importance of nonverbal communications
  • Verbal, vocal, and visual—putting it all together
  • Attention and retention techniques
  • Techniques and special effects
  • Dealing with stage fright

    • Interpersonal Skills Development

    Communicating better, working more cooperatively, and gaining insight into ourselves are the goals of this program. Through the use of the MBTI personality profile, we help people recognize that we all have unique talents and gifts that can benefit everyone. This program provides methods for improving communications, solving problems, managing change in both organizational settings and individually. Through coaching, feedback, and exercises we examine:

  • Valuing people through first knowing ourselves
  • Importance of understanding our own style
  • How people react to situations
  • How people process information
  • How people organize their lives
  • Strengths and weaknesses of different styles
  • Strengths carried to excess
  • Effect of preference in work situations
  • Preferred methods of communications
  • Contributions, pitfalls and implications for individuals and organizations
  • Using one's style effectively to navigate life successfully

    • Life Balance

    It is proven that people with greater balance in their lives are happier and more productive both at home and on the job. Balance leads to enthusiasm for life; those who demonstrate this genuine enthusiasm naturally attract friends, form deeper relations, and become the true leaders in life. As coaches we help people achieve such work and life balance through purposeful introspection and insightful questioning. Our work and life coaching process:

  • Builds understanding and commitment through individual discussion.
  • Incorporates assessment data to identify a behavioral profile and work interests.
  • Asks questions for thoughtful analysis and provides exercises for development of a different perspective.
  • Creates a Work and Life Plan for Action to achieve meaningful personal success.
  • Follows up with encouragement to maintain a focused commitment.

    • Coaching For The Business Owner

    Whether one is a seasoned business owner or just beginning to plan entry into the entrepreneurial world, the levels of stress can be significant and the feelings quite lonely. Having the ability to work with an experienced business coach offers an objective perspective too often lacking in today’s fast paced environment. Working with the business owner, we offer not only the perspective as a trained and certified coach but also as a business owner. As with our other coaching activities we listen first, then coach to your needs. Some areas for possible discussion include ways to:

  • Assess entrepreneurial qualities compared to other successful business owners in such areas as: marketing, accounting, administrative and financial elements.
  • Assemble the 'bench strength' of advisors.
  • Discuss strategies in a confidential and unfiltered way.
  • Build a 'best fit' team.
  • Balance the demands of the company with the needs of the family.