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One of the key elements of our consulting is our ability to help our clients implement their plans. Our approach is to provide brief, monthly consultations. During each consultation, we review the efforts of our clients. We help them modify their actions to maximize their success. We help them refocus and re-energize.
There are many reasons why executive coaching is effective. Here is an excerpt from an article which appeared in the Summer, 2002 issue of Employment Management Today by Lawrence M. Kohn describing 10 benefits:
1. It's personalized.
Unlike seminars, Executive Coaching is conducted one-on-one. Therefore, the information provided by an Executive Coach applies directly to the needs of the client. There is no wasted time covering familiar territory. And the Executive Coach can use motivational techniques geared specifically to the client.
2. It's educational.
The client gains insight into relative issues. The Executive Coach is a teacher with information that may be new to the client. At a minimum, the Executive Coach brings a new perspective. Clients learn from their Executive Coaches.
3. It creates accountability.
The process of negotiating assignments and then having follow-up meetings increases the clients' chances of experimenting with change. The client is constantly aware that he or she will have to report on their progress.
4. It promotes practice.
Learning requires practice. The on-going nature of the Executive Coaching process provides an opportunity to practice new skills until they become comfortable and ingrained. Executive Coaches may meet with clients weekly or monthly for several months, or even years, providing insight, advice and motivation.
5. It's safe.
Because it is private and confidential, the client can express real feelings without the fear of embarrassment or reprisal.
6. It's objective.
The Executive Coach can act as a voice of reason. Since the Executive Coach is not a full time employee, he or she can present information without being influenced by internal politics.
7. It's reasonable.
Executive Coaching succeeds because the Executive Coach identifies small, achievable steps. Progress is expected over time. This removes the fear of failure and increases the likelihood of experimenting with new ideas.
8. It's consistent.
Since the Executive Coach is compensated, he or she will stay on the job. Unlike volunteer mentoring which often gets postponed, Executive Coaching continues to address the need until results are achieved.
9. It's focused.
The Executive Coach is skilled in the process of coaching and will stay on point - even when the client is evasive or indecisive.
10. It's practical.
Since the work is done via telephone and the meetings are short, there is no travel or parking requirement. That makes it is easy to schedule and implement--even in a busy day.
We look forward to helping your colleagues to implement their action plans. Please feel free to contact us with your questions.
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