Most executive coaches have come across a client who seems unwilling or unable to participate effectively in coaching. In this post, we look at some recent thoughts on this issue. Melinda Fouts recently wrote an article comparing characteristics of clients … Continued
In Part 1 we looked at the differences between obstructionists and sceptics, and in Part 2, how to work with sceptics to achieve great outcomes. In this post, we will look at champions of change. Why does someone become … Continued
In Part 1, we looked at the difference between people who are obstructionist and people who are true sceptics. In Part 2, we are looking at how sceptics can help you implement your change. Learning how to listen and who … Continued
Leaders almost always need to introduce significant change at some point during their tenure. We have all heard the stories about businesses which failed to change before it was too late. When change is needed, leaders often set out the … Continued
CEB Global recently released a well-publicised whitepaper on issues with traditional top-down change management processes and the benefits of an inclusive, employee-driven approach. The whitepaper sets out a compelling case for inclusive change management, with findings including the following: the … Continued
In her article, ‘I Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Coach!’, Amy Smalarz raises the question: “Why is there a stigma attached to Coaching as we get older?” She examines some coaching myths and concludes, “Coaching is the universal language of change … Continued
In this article, Dr David Brendel writes about how executive coaching can help clients to enhance their capacity to manage their emotions more effectively, particularly when they are under stress. He comments that emotional outbursts “can render a company’s culture … Continued
Dr Maynard Brusman has written about the ways people respond to feedback and the barriers to accepting it. “Receiving feedback with grace is a valuable leadership skill, yet many managers struggle with it. While we’re often quick to critique others, … Continued
Here is an article by Robin Wynn setting out 4 scenarios to assist managers in deciding when to coach employees themselves, and when to bring in an external coach. The scenarios include where the personal relationship makes it difficult to … Continued
Mara Vizzutti has written this interesting article, Coaching for both Olympians and executives, about the value of coaching for high performers: “For businesses to grow into their next level of success, providing coaching to valued people transforms their leadership. In … Continued