Executive coaching is a personalised development process designed to help leaders enhance their skills, improve decision-making, and achieve their professional goals. It focuses on leadership effectiveness, communication, strategic thinking, and personal growth.

If you are seeking to improve your leadership abilities, navigate challenges, enhance team performance, or achieve specific career goals, an executive coach can provide the guidance and support needed to achieve those objectives.

Coaching sessions are tailored to your unique goals and challenges. Expect one-on-one conversations where you will discuss your strengths, areas for improvement, and strategic decisions. Your coach will guide the conversation by asking you questions. You will leave each session with clear actions that you have identified that will enable you to achieve your goals.

The duration of coaching varies depending on your goals and needs. Typically, coaching engagements last between six to 12 months, with sessions occurring weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Longer engagements can be arranged for sustained growth and development.

Executive coaching can help you develop stronger leadership skills, improve communication, build more effective teams, make better decisions, and achieve a clearer vision for your career. It also fosters greater self-awareness, confidence, and resilience in leadership.

Unlike mentoring, which involves advice from someone with more experience, executive coaching focuses on unlocking your potential through reflection, feedback, and structured support. It differs from therapy in that it focuses on achieving specific professional goals rather than addressing psychological challenges.

When choosing an executive coach, consider their experience, their qualifications, coaching style, and areas of expertise. You should look for a coach who you feel comfortable with and aligned in terms of values and goals.

Yes, all coaching sessions are strictly confidential. All our coaches abide by the ICF code of conduct which can be viewed here. A trusted coaching relationship is built on mutual respect and confidentiality, ensuring that you can openly discuss your challenges and goals without concern.

To get the most out of your sessions, come prepared to discuss your goals, current challenges, and recent experiences. Be open to feedback and willing to reflect on your leadership practices. Setting clear objectives for each session helps keep the process focused and productive.

An executive coach serves as a guide, sounding board, confidante and accountability partner. They help you identify and develop solutions, explore different perspectives, and refine your leadership strategies to drive performance and success. Coaches also provide constructive feedback and support to maintain progress.

Progress in executive coaching is often reflected in measurable changes in behaviour, enhanced decision-making, improved relationships with your team, and clearer vision and goals. Feedback from colleagues, self-assessments, and achievements of personal and professional milestones can indicate success.

No, executive coaching is beneficial for leaders at all levels, including emerging leaders, existing leaders, and senior executives. It’s designed for anyone looking to develop their leadership skills, gain clarity, and achieve specific goals.

Coaching fees vary depending on the coach’s experience, the length of the engagement, and the services provided. Some coaches charge per session, while others offer package rates for a series of sessions. It’s important to discuss costs upfront and choose a coach whose fees align with your budget and goals. More experienced coaches tend to charge more due to their ability to get to the key issues quickly and potentially helping people achieve their goals quicker. They provide more value to their clients and have often invested more in their own development.

To begin, schedule an introductory call, often called a chemistry or discovery call, to discuss your goals and see if the coach is a good fit for your needs. This session typically involves assessing your objectives, understanding your challenges, outlining a coaching plan tailored to your development and most importantly to ensure you have the chemistry to work together.