121 executive coaching
I do most of my 121 executive coaching for corporate clients, some of whom offer their employees 121 sessions with me as part of my Make Your Mark programme. I also have a few private clients, notably women I coach pro bono on behalf of the 30% Club.
My executive coaching helps clients think with greater confidence and clarity about themselves and their (work) life. Common coaching goals include:
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overcoming procrastination
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improving productivity, delegation, prioritisation and team management skills
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applying for a (first) board appointment, a new job, promotion, or partnership
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managing individuals and teams more effectively upwards/downwards
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negotiating a pay rise or budget increase
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preparing for, receiving and/or conducting performance reviews
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delivering an important presentation or bad news
Coaching philosophy
I practice 'co-active' coaching, which involves:
‘...partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. In each meeting, the client chooses the focus of the discussion, while the coach listens and contributes observations and questions. This interaction creates clarity, and moves the client into action.’
Source: International Coaching Federation (ICF)
My coaching does not involve:
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structured, ‘classroom’ training with a fixed learning agenda.
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therapy, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy - although coaching does promote greater self-awareness and enquiry, so can be considered as an alternative to counselling.
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…mentoring, or solving the client's problems. Co-active coaching deems the client to be ‘creative, resourceful, and whole’, the ‘expert on their life’ and, as such, ultimately responsible for the results they get.