One on One Coaching

The foundation for my work at Leadership Evolution is one-on-one personal coaching. Here are my thoughts on what coaching looks like and feels like with me.

First and foremost, coaching is a relationship. A two-way street. I want to know as much as possible about my client-partners. Before starting any coaching engagement, client-partners answer a few questions which shed light on their motivation and goals for coaching. They also share their personal core values. I also like to know a bit about his/her family. In similar fashion, I’m an open book and want my client-partners to understand me as well.

In my coaching role, I wear a lot of hats; often during the same session. I listen, ask questions, probe for details and answers to “why”, make suggestions, give homework, provide related reading, cheer, encourage, set action triggers, and provide accountability. All these things are my tools to help my client-partners understand where they are and what actions are necessary to get them where they want to be.

The focus of our efforts and attention is determined by my client-partners. The result is that my coaching typically fits into one of these five categories:
• Culture and Vision, Mission, Core Values
• Strategy
• Execution
• Personal Leadership Development
• Personal – Life Away from Work

My client-partners have different priorities; want to address different opportunities; and are at different times in their life and the life of their company.

I enjoy working with individuals at any level of the organization. While most of my efforts assist senior executives, I am equally motivated to help younger associates quicken their understanding of what it takes to make the transition from high performing individual to competent manager to exceptional leader.

In closing, I want to recognize that I always walk away from any coaching relationship as a better person myself.