Executive Coaching

Executive coaching is typically used by senior professionals in a company, such as:

Founders
Chief officers (e.g. CEO, COO, CFO, etc)
Presidents
Managers
Directors

However, anyone can benefit from executive coaching, as it promotes transferable skills not limited to managerial or senior decision-making roles. It can also have a positive knock-on effect on an individual’s personal life, as they can be more efficient in attaining work-life balance, and prioritising time off to avoid burnout.

An executive coaching session can differ depending on whether it is the beginning, middle, or end of treatment, and how long an individual intends to do the coaching. A beginning session will establish a contract between the client and coach, and look to answer the following questions:

• What are your expectations for coaching?
• What are the commitments you will make for this experience?
• What support and challenges do you want from the coach?
• How much do you want the coach to push you?
• Do you want the coach to feedback regularly?

It is considered a symbiotic relationship, where the coach and client work together in order to establish goals, and what are the small steps necessary to achieve these goals. Toward the end of each session, the coach will identify key insights and discuss how these can be translated back into the client’s workplace. Occasionally, particularly if the client’s company has funded the treatment, the session may include the client’s line manager in order to optimise goal attainment.

Executive coaching offers numerous benefits that apply to both professional and personal aspects of life, such as:

• Enhanced time management skills
• Recognizing stress triggers and learning effective stress management techniques
• Establishing boundaries to maintain a work-life balance
• Developing leadership and managerial abilities
• Cultivating creative mindsets

Besides these advantages, executive coaching opens a discussion regarding your ambitions within your role and your long-term objectives. Your coach will support you as you develop new skills and explore new, potentially intimidating situations, serving as a mentor until you feel confident enough to continue independently.

Executive coaching is helpful not only for the individual but also holds benefits at an organisational level. It empowers professionals to cultivate their relational skills, which in turn positively influences the emotions and performance of employees. As senior professionals typically hold authority and decision-making capabilities, it is essential for them to treat fellow colleagues with respect and empathy, holding responsibility for the financial and psychological welfare of their team members.

If you would like to talk to someone about executive coaching, please get in touch with the Private Therapy Clinic on Whatsapp message at: +447511116565 email, chat bot or book online to arrange an appointment.