Executive coaching is a formal engagement in which a qualified coach works
with an organizational leader in a series of dynamic, confidential sessions
designed to establish and achieve clear goals that will result in improved
managerial performance. The relationship between a manager and a coach is
different from other kinds of professional relationships. For example, a
coaching relationship focuses on enhancing performance while a mentoring
relationship usually has broader objectives. An executive coach is more
involved in execution and outcome assessment than the typical consultant. A
coach isn't an authority figure.
Above all, the relationship between an executive and a coach is a
collaborative one. Together, you and your coach will assess your
circumstances, strengths, weaknesses, and developmental opportunities. You
will work with your coach to create developmental action plans. After you
execute the plans, you and your coach will review the results and define new
action plans to further your growth. Throughout this process, the level of
benefits you receive from using a coach is directly related to your
willingness and ability to take an active role in every aspect of the coaching
engagement. (Taken from the Center for Creative Leadership, 2001)
Executive coaching offers an opportunity to both the organization and the
senior manager / executive to define and address specific development needs
confidentially, and in a way that can help accomplish and sustain change.
One of The Fulcrum Group's core offerings is executive coaching. Our unique
approach to executive coaching has allowed executives to make significant and
enduring shifts in their ability to manage people and achieve greater results.
The Fulcrum Group's success in coaching is based on powerful 360 degree
instruments, a positive, supportive style and the use of learning tasks
designed to produce breakthroughs in an executive's style and capability.
It is effective in helping close the gap between job requirements and an
individual's performance, stress levels or 'fit': assisting executive to lead
major change; development of executives in present and for future roles;
learning from lessons of the past; and for fast-track and secure induction of
new hires.
Executive coaching can produce the intended results in an accelerated fashion:
Improved leadership skills
Improved operational effectiveness
Increased personal effectiveness
Strengthened results orientation
Relationships that work
Effective communication style
Priorities pinpointed
Strategy potential realized
Examples of situations where coaching adds value
Newly appointed key people
Retention of talent
After performance review or 360 survey
Effectiveness of established executives
From technical or functional to leadership excellence
