Business & Executive Coaching

The Executive Coaching Process

The coaching process can take a number of forms depending on the needs of the individual and the desires of the client who requests the coaching. The process usually takes shape as follows:

• Client and business coach meet to discuss the need, and to make a decision about whether coaching is the best approach to achieve the desired outcome.
• The business coach and the client meet to become acquainted and decide on how matters of confidentiality will be handled.
• Based on the results of these meetings, business coach and client design a process focused on achieving desired objectives.
• The business coach conducts an in depth structured interview and may use survey questionnaires to supplement assessment. They may observe the client at work and in certain circumstances will interview bosses, peers and subordinates.
• Both executive and coach review and then identify key strengths and weaknesses as well as developmental needs and put together a plan. They work together on the agreed objectives using a process intended to evolve to a steady state of continuous improvement with an organizational support system in place to reinforce ongoing growth.

Executive Coaching Outcomes & Effectiveness

A study conducted by International Coaches Federation (ICF) in 1998 reported that individuals who had worked with a business coach experienced the following outcomes:

• Increased self awareness – up 67%
• Improved Self Confidence – up 52%
• Ability to set better goals – up 62%
• Setting stress level – up 57%
• Self Discovery – up 53%
• Improved Balance in all Aspects of Life – up 60%

Please contact us for more information about our one-to-one, group and remote coaching processes. We welcome the opportunity to help you or your organization translate potential into Performance …
— Norm Gauthier