Choosing an Executive Coach
In these tough economic times don’t lose sight of developing your key talent. You have done your executive search and selection , now its time to commence Executive Coaching. What coaching entails: Coachee is an individual: It’s vital that the coachee is seen as an individual and not an analogous whole. No one coachee will have the same issues as another, and focusing on these differences is important for a successful outcome. Coaching cannot be done from a prescribed text. When a coachee opens up to a coach he becomes vulnerable. The coach should respect the trust placed in him and recognise it as a privilege and not a ‘right Coaching should be: a repetitive practice. You have to learn to walk before you run and to practise new ways of dealing with issues over and over again approached with patience. In coaching we often talk about change happening in biological versus mechanical time. A great deal of patience and creativity is required to break down barriers which inhibit the coachee, either from within (personal) or outside (situational). a way of letting go. As you develop personal awareness you can let go of old habits that are familiar and comfortable but restrict you from unlocking your potential. You can identify your limitations. a new line of enquiry. By asking yourself different questions and by being curious about different outcomes you can shift your whole prospective. accepted as a rigorous discipline. New behaviours need to be practised regularly and repeatedly in order for them to become second nature. an entirely honest process. The best results are achieved with sincere and frank responses. a flexible experience. Along the way, you may discover your focus changes, and, as a consequence, your goals need to change. It will require courage to embrace these new objectives. undertaken as a serious commitment. Whilst your identified goals may change, your commitment to the process of self-awareness is critical. conducted in a supportive manner. There may be experiences when you feel raw and vulnerable, so be kind to yourself and do not expect too much.As your journey continues you will notice new things about yourself. You will see benefits in other parts of your life - physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual - not just in relation to your work. Your professional goals will become intertwined with your personal objectives. If you expect a quick fix, then you may find the coaching process frustrating. Enhanced performance is not something you can achieve overnight.
