Executive Coaching

Executive Coaching is a confidential, methodology-based conversation between one or more client executives and a Coach. It is a respectful, trust-based, insightful dialog whereby Executives identify key areas in which they are holding themselves back from sustained high performance. Together the Coach and the Executive develop strategies to position the Executive for career advancement by overcoming self-limiting behaviors and thinking, working toward becoming the “complete package”.

A powerful practice for personal and professional development, coaching provides tools, methods, guidance, and ongoing support to help executives overcome a variety of challenges, achieve a higher sense of self-knowledge and executive capacity, and achieve, if not out-perform, their stated goals.

Improved Self-awareness

One of the most significant benefits of executive coaching is the increased self-awareness it provides. Working with a Coach, executives gain a deeper understanding of their own strengths, weaknesses, and behavioral patterns. This self-awareness helps leaders make better decisions, improve communication with all stakeholders, and build stronger relationships with their superiors, peers, and teams.

Enhanced Leadership Skills

Executive Coaching helps leaders develop their leadership skills, whether it is managing people, managing change, leading projects, or making strategic decisions. Through Coaching, executives learn to better communicate effectively, inspire and motivate their team, and foster a positive work culture. Improved leadership skills inevitably lead to greater success for the individual, their team, and the organization as a whole.

Improved Emotional Intelligence

Within the last decade, Emotional intelligence (EI) has been identified as a critical characteristic of effective leadership. Executive Coaching helps individuals develop their EI by providing a safe space to explore emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. A Coach will often help executives learn to manage stress, communicate assertively, and develop a growth mindset, among many other high-performance behaviors. By improving EI, leaders will create more positive and productive work environments, achieve higher employee satisfaction, and greater retention.

Accelerated Learning

Executive Coaching can help executives learn new skills and develop new behavioral strategies quickly. A Coach helps leaders identify their learning style and can develop customized learning plans for leaders to achieve new goals and responsibilities. This learning can be particularly beneficial for executives who are transitioning into new roles, leading organizational change (especially ownership changes, and merger and acquisition integrations), taking on new responsibilities, or seeking to develop new entirely new management or leadership skills.

Increased Accountability

Executive Coaching provides a level of accountability that is often lacking in other forms of professional development. A Coach will help executives to set specific goals and develop action plans to achieve those goals. Regular check-ins, progress updates, and ongoing dialog and accountability help to ensure that the executive is making progress towards their objectives. This increased accountability leads to greater personal success with a more significant impact on the organization.

Better Work-Life Balance

Executive coaching can help individuals achieve a better work-life balance. By identifying priorities and developing time-management strategies, a Coach can help leaders identify ways to reduce stress and avoid burnout. Improved work-life balance can lead to greater job satisfaction, higher productivity, greater retention, and better mental and physical health.

What Our Clients Have to Say

“Over the past four years, Dave’s coaching and mentoring have seen me through two promotions and two significant role changes. I deeply value my relationship with Dave, who has taught me to “see myself in the room,” to honestly self-appraise and work through my limitations, keep my cool, and be a materially better colleague, manager, and leader.”

Nick V., EVP, global travel services company
“Dave’s coaching and mentoring were instrumental in helping me “re-conceive myself” in terms of my career ambitions and the behaviors and attitudes I needed to focus on in order to be seen as an executive promotable to the highest levels of a company. I value Dave’s casual but smart style: he’s a “been there, done that” kind of mentor, but he always seemed open to learning and growing right alongside me.”
Susan T., Chief Corporate Counsel, global medical device manufacturer
“Leslie facilitated a workshop on a complex topic and made it understandable for every level of participant. She is an excellent communicator,  skilled at reading the audience and adjusting her facilitation to deliver content in a way that people understand.  Her ability to engage the participants and generate discussion leads to great understanding by all who attend the workshops.”
Jenifer W., Program Manager, higher education

“Dave has been a tremendous resource to myself and my leadership team. He weaves management consulting practices into his mentoring and coaching conversations, constantly probing and pushing us to see challenges and opportunities in new ways. He has helped us establish a common understanding of and agreement as to what great management practices and leadership principals look like, both in theory and in our day-to-day work. Our business seen significant top and bottom line improvement since Dave began working with us.”

Steve A., President, national manufacturer
“Leslie’s executive management and mentorship was invaluable to me during my mid to late 20s. Her guidance and support provided me with the direction and perspective that I needed to navigate my career path. I am deeply grateful for her insights, advice, and mentorship, which helped me grow and develop in my career. The lessons I learned from Leslie continue to influence my professional and personal life.”
Thomas C., Deputy Executive Director, Statewide political / government relations organization

“Jessica’s sessions are grounded in structure and accountability, ensuring that I have left each one armed with a set of tools, learnings and actions.  I have been able to repeatedly apply what we’ve discussed together in practice, back in my working environment, and then reflect back on progress in our next meet.”

Lucy A., Start Up Founder, food-related services industry

“Through her coaching, Jessica enabled me to completely reframe some major challenges I had been experiencing and opened me up to a whole new raft of opportunities. Our time together was truly powerful and transformative.“

GP, CEO, creative / digital agency

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