Often when I ask a leader if they have a coach, or are seeking training, the answer is something along the lines of “I don’t need a coach… I am fine now”. This is a dangerous approach. The farmer doesn’t wait for winter to repair the roof. The farmer doesn’t wait for winter to sew … Read more
6 Types of coaching questions: G. R. E. A. S. E. A note on what we are exploring in each of these question categories: Set goals This is where almost all coaching conversations begin. The simplest form of the question is “What do you want?” If the other person doesn’t know what they want, or … Read more
This is a list from Vered Kogan, Vistage Chair. Lots of our coaching work in Vistage involves helping leaders identify limitations in their beliefs that restrict their opportunities for personal and professional growth. What Are Limiting Beliefs? A limiting belief is an opinion about the world that stops you seeing some potential paths or resources … Read more
This summer I played a lot of tennis (for me): I played 5 hours each week. Initially, I played with my family, but then was encouraged to hire a tennis coach. I haven’t had a tennis lesson since I was a kid. Rackets have evolved in the last 30 years and so have techniques. I … Read more
This week’s video comes from Champery in Switzerland where I have been part of the faculty for a leadership program for the Avanade company. One of the other faculty is a Leadership Coach called Kris Girrell. He shared a simple 4 part structure for a Coaching Conversation. The 4 Coaching Questions What’s Up? What’s So? … Read more
This list is Conor’s “Sunday afternoon in a coffee shop brain dump” of reasons why Business Leaders seek the support of an Executive Coach or Mentor either independently or through an organisation like Vistage. I’ve been working on leadership development for over a decade through my roles at IESE Business School, Entrepreneurs Organisation and Vistage. … Read more
The Top 6 Reasons why Leaders Seek Coaching Creating a 90-day plan Navigating Organization politics identifying tactics to deal with “politics” Managing work and life priorities achieving a workable “balance” Developing a strategy to grow your leadership presence Accelerating momentum in your current role Clarify goals and pinpoint how to achieve them
You are at one of these 5 places in your life… If you are reading this post via email, you can watch the video here: The 5 States of Human Performance (From the Coaches Perspective) The 5 States of Human Performance The 9 minute video shares a tip for how to move forward from each … Read more
Two Approaches to Life My friends live their lives in one of two contrasting ways: Guided by a Long term Vision for their Lives Take Opportunities as they come In the short term, the opportunists made great early progress. I have one friend who changed job every 1-2 years in the investment banking industry. Each … Read more
Idris: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” “Haha… what? me… I think I’m a little too old for that” Idris: “You do realise that you are still growing?” “Hmmm… you mean… The Dream?” Idris: “Yes, The Dream?” “I don’t think people have enough time to dream. Real life gets in the … Read more