What is Executive Coaching?
Executive coaching is a more traditional approach to professional development.
It’s when a third-party coach engages with senior leaders (executives) and serves as a sounding board for them as they contemplate business decisions, helps them strategize on organizational initiatives, and is available to them to provide motivation and encouragement because, as the adage goes, it’s lonely at the top.
An executive coach is a great resource for senior leaders because they serve as a thought partner and safe place for them to “think out loud” and share their ideas prior to launching them across their organization.
An executive coaching relationship can focus on the following areas of a leader’s responsibilities:
- Business planning
- Strategy development
- Decision-making skills
- Career management
It’s also typical for executive coaches to help their clients navigate relationships – such as key internal stakeholders, board members, and external community and industry partners needed for success.