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Executive Coaching
A CEO’s unique context requires careful diagnostics by an experienced executive coach or mentor, who has also breathed the thin air of being a CEO. We take a highly adaptive and nuanced approach with frameworks and guidance to support the unique needs of a CEO.
Executive coaching enables participants to attain advanced levels of personal and professional performance aligned with the strategic priorities of the organisation. It provides insight and develops the vital skills and mindset for overall leadership effectiveness in the current business context.
C-Level executives of all types, from new to experienced, have a particular set of responsibilities unlike any others in the organisation, requiring a specific set of skills. SMG Executive Coaches and Mentors have walked in their shoes and offer a deep level of commercial acumen to accelerate performance and impact.
Executive mentoring provides the C-suite executive with a confidential environment to explore their role impact with a trusted advisor. Executives are matched with a highly trained SMG Mentor with commensurate corporate experience. By providing new perspective and insight, SMG Mentors enable the executive leader to meet and exceed their professional context-specific objectives.
Impactful CEOs make connections; they’re trusted to be in control; they are nimble and can adapt to different situations; they influence and inspire people to act. Whilst subject matter expertise may result in a leader being promoted into the CEO role, executive presence and impact does not come naturally to all. We support CEOs to navigate executive presence and how to be seen, heard and valued by board members, stakeholders and teams.
Establishing and building self awareness
Navigating relationships with priority stakeholders
Spotlighting macro and micro issues
Balancing company culture with performance outcomes
Refinement and enhancement of leadership style
Deepening understanding of personal wellbeing
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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.
Deepen understanding of your own leadership style and how to maximise impact
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What’s the difference between coaching and mentoring?
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How will executive coaching help me to be a better leader?
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What does SMG offer that’s different to other coaching and mentoring services?
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How do I know if it is the right time for me to be coached?
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How do you measure the impact of executive coaching?
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How do I select a coach?
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How will I know if an executive coach is the right coach for me?
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If the coach isn’t familiar with my work and life, how can they help me?
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How many coaching sessions are usually needed, and how many months will I work with a coach?
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Does executive coaching involve a psychometric tool?
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