Ah, leadership and executive coaching. It’s like having a personal trainer for your brain. You wouldn’t expect to run a marathon without some guidance and support, right? Well, the same goes for leadership. That’s where leadership and executive coaching comes in, and let me tell you, it’s worth every penny.
Sure, as a coach I may be a bit biased. Caveat, I personally work with 2 coaches with different expertise and leadership coaching has been a valuable asset to my own personal growth and business growth.
First of all, let’s talk about the benefits.
Like a fancy sports car, leaders need maintenance too. Executive coaching can help you identify your blind spots, work through any challenges you’re facing, and develop your skills to their fullest potential. Think of it like taking your brain to the gym – you’ll come out stronger and more resilient.
Plus, who doesn’t want to improve their performance and productivity? Executive coaching can help you create a roadmap for success and hold you accountable for achieving your goals. A real two-for-one deal.
But let’s not forget about the personal growth aspect. And personal growth and professional growth go hand in hand. Leadership can be a lonely gig, and it’s easy to get stuck in your own head. Executive coaching provides a safe space for self-reflection, and can help you develop a greater sense of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Both can positively impact your business goals and relationships. It’s like therapy, but without the couch (and usually less awkwardness.)
Let’s be real, who doesn’t want a sounding board for their wild, and not so wild, ideas? Executive coaches can provide objective feedback and help you brainstorm new approaches to problems. It’s like having your own personal think tank, but without all the annoying bureaucracy and circular chatter.
Summary, executive coaching can be like a magic elixir for leaders. It can help you…
- Improve your performance
- Hold you accountable
- Uncover roadblocks
- Provide personal growth opportunities
Oh, and here are some additional tips for finding a good leadership coach:
- Do your research: Identify your values, style, needs, and goals and align those with a coach where possible. Consider certifications and experience. There are many different leadership coaches out there, so it is important to do your research and find one who is a good fit for you.
- Ask for referrals: People who know you well and people you trust can often see things you may not know which may prove helpful. Ask your colleagues, friends, or family members for referrals to good leadership coaches.
- Interview potential coaches: Once you have a few potential coaches, interview them to see if they are a good fit for you. This is often called a discovery call. They should ask just as many questions as you. Sometimes you may see a fit and the coach does not. And that’s ok.
- Trust your gut: Ultimately, you should trust your gut when choosing a leadership coach. If you feel comfortable with the coach and you believe they can help you, then they are probably a good fit for you.
So, if you’re ready to take your leadership skills to the next level, go ahead and treat yourself to an executive coach. You won’t regret it (and if you do, your coach wasn’t a match or you didn’t put in the effort). Curious to learn more about coaching and see if I may be a match for you?
Schedule a no-strings discovery call and let’s chat!
About Scott Span, MSOD, CSM, ACC: is CEO at Tolero Solutions. As a people strategist, leadership coach, and change and transformation specialist, his work is focused on people. Through his consulting and training work he supports clients to survive and thrive through change and transition and create people-focused cultures and a great employee experience. Through his coaching work, he supports people willing to dig deeper to identify and overcome what’s holding them back, change behaviors, accelerate performance and achieve their goals.
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