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Executive coaching enables participants to target and attain advanced levels of personal and professional performance aligned with the strategic priorities of the organisation. It is outcome focused with defined goals both operationally and strategically. Executive coaching provides insight and develops the vital skills and mindset for overall leadership effectiveness in the current business context.
Globally, coaching and mentoring are considered to be the most effective solutions for ensuring sustained high performance from an organisation’s most critical talent. Supporting employees through crucial moments of transition can have a lasting impact, both on the individual and the culture and performance of the organisation. We offer a range of tools to bridge transitions effectively.
Impactful leaders make connections; they work in teams; they take on different roles for different situations; they influence and inspire people to act. Whilst subject matter expertise may result in a promotion, executive presence and impact does not come naturally to all. Learn how we support leaders to be seen, heard and valued.
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Engagements are set up for success through a comprehensive briefing with an SMG team member, combined with carefully selected coach/mentor meetings to fit the right fit for the leader.
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The coach/mentor takes the leader through a series of exercises to best understand the needs of the leader. This can include 360 assessments and 3rd party interviews. These are used to determine development areas and success outcomes.
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The coach works with the leader to build trust, rapport and understand patters of behaviour, including drivers and motivators. This enables the coach to hone in on focus areas to meet success outcomes.
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Outcome-oriented development goals are measured for impact on self, teams and organisation. To understand sustained impact, stakeholders are engaged for feedback and insights.
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