Coaching Business Executives, It Works!

Business coaching can be done in several formats. I provide individual success coaching

• face-to-face,
• by telephone, 
• through email.

Most clients have found their preferred method for working together is by telephone. I am committed to what works for clients. A blend of methods has worked for other coaching clients.

Some Mechanics
          On an individual basis and initially, I will schedule a time with a new client once a week. After a three month period that I call, "the up to speed phase," individual session time can be further adjusted to fit client needs. The first three months are intense. During the first months of individual coaching, calls are scheduled for a unique time slot, for about a half hour, once a week and, depending on the needs of the individual client. Calls are coupled with email and "quick hit" calls.

          A "quick hit" call is initiated by the client. I will take it if I'm not working with another client. If I'm not available, then I'll expect to receive the client's email. I'll call you to discuss the "quick hit" topic.

          The email outlines the "quick hit" topic. The outline is a bullet point listing of the central issue(s) and elements of the thought process followed up to call time. Although I ask for a tentative conclusion, that is not necessary where a conclusion has not been reached. This contact is between scheduled coaching calls and it strengthens the communication between us. The email allows me to review projects, proposals and progress, and to provide prompt responses to specific  questions. It also functions as a sounding board between colleagues.

Getting Your Act Together
          Goal achievement takes a bit of time to develop. While a client is frequently intent on the achievement of an objective, the foundation for that achievement may not be as sound as will be required to sustain it. By relying on experience and training, I work with the client in developing or reinforcing h/er/is personal foundation. This may take some time, and has been shown to sustain the gains toward a goal made through the work that runs parallel to it.

          Since both client and coach are engaged in what has come to be called an interdevelopmental relationship, both parties are growing in the context of the coaching arrangement.

          Email or Instant Message response can also be built into the professional service agreement.