12 Steps In An Executive Coaching Program

12 Steps In An Executive Coaching Program

Below are the steps that I use in a typical executive coaching engagement: Clarify the overall objectives and metrics of the  executive coaching program. Align expectations. Introduce the coaching process with the Client and, if applicable learn about the Client’s...
Executive Coaching versus Therapy (Part II)

Executive Coaching versus Therapy (Part II)

Executive Coaching versus Therapy I started my career as a psychologist “treating patients” before becoming trained as an executive coach and shifting my practice to executive coaching and leadership consulting in early 2000.  In the early years, I also...
Executive Coaching versus Therapy (Part I)

Executive Coaching versus Therapy (Part I)

Executive Coaching versus Therapy You’re an executive coach in the middle of your third session with a new client when he shares about his history of depression over the last 10 years.  He goes through periods of withdrawing from others, sleep disturbance, and...
Using Role Play in Executive Coaching

Using Role Play in Executive Coaching

Using Role Play in Executive Coaching How many leaders struggle with having difficult conversations? Some leaders struggle with telling their manager what she doesn’t want to hear? Some struggle with giving critical feedback to a direct report? And others...