Executive Coaching
The leap from functional leadership to the C-suite is more than just a promotion. Above all, it’s a fundamental transformation in how you must think, act, and lead. Here are 5 critical insights every new C-Suite leader needs to know to navigate this career transition successfully. Embrace the Identity Shift.…
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Performance review season is over. Phew. Feedback is given and objectives are set. But are you satisfied? Has another year of tremendous work writing reviews and providing feedback left you feeling like nothing will change? Are you waiting hopefully for your ”B” players to become ”A” players and your “A”…
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Sometimes, we need to slow down and think. It’s in reflection that we begin to make meaning of the things that have come at us so fast that all we can do is either duck or grab hold and deal with what’s coming at us. The last several years have…
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As a senior executive coach, I work with high-performing executives at a variety of companies across many different industries. Admittedly, most are large companies with a few exceptions. One of the most rewarding things about this job is the ability to see patterns and help clients see around “corners” so…
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Do you run a company and sometimes wondering what expectations you should set for your C-Suite team? Do you scratch your head and wonder if they really “get” it? Or does it feel like you’re playing whack-a-mole resolving issues that should never get to you in the first place? After…
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It is not uncommon for a prospective client to ask, “How can an executive coach really help someone at a senior level?” A good executive coach/advisor can help individuals (and organizations) navigate complex situations, demonstrate visible leadership, and advance business outcomes. However, the key to getting the most out of…
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Preserving cash during turbulent times is a critical task for CEOs, but they must also ensure that they do not become penny wise and pound foolish as the repercussions of that can last long after the turbulence subsides. Here are a few things CEOs and other senior leaders should keep…
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In over 30 years of coaching c-level executives, I am frequently asked if an executive coach/advisor can really help a senior leader. I get it. Once you have reached this level, you’re expected to know what you’re doing and be pretty good at it. Often, these leaders are confident and…
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Executive onboarding often means taking the reins as an incoming senior leader in an established organization with a deep legacy and a strong team. This can be a daunting experience. If you’ve ever worked at a place like Delta Airlines, AutoZone, Walmart, or Coca Cola, you know what I mean.…
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I’ve been coaching c-level executives, Business Unit Presidents and Functional Leaders at Fortune 500 companies for over 30 years. I still get questions about how an executive coach/advisor can really help someone at a senior level. I’d like to provide examples of real-life client situations I’ve worked on recently. But…
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As the world economy continues to test the resilience and adaptability for businesses, corporate leaders are under immense pressure to navigate through turbulent times. These times demand foresight, strategic thinking, and the ability to make tough decisions. An executive advisor can offer invaluable support in steering through troubled waters, anticipating…
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Are you taking on a stretch assignment? Responsible for delivering breakthrough results? Are you being asked to deliver a project where the stakes are high and the risk of failure is great? Perhaps it’s a new product, a new business, a turn-around or a merger integration… or maybe it’s just…
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Have you landed the big promotion? Taken on a new role? Changed companies, or just taken over a new area in your company? If you have, chances are, you’ll want to make a great impression on your new team and demonstrate visible leadership to them and to your leadership.…
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You think you’re a pretty good senior leader. Your people seem to like you (at least they say they do). Results and performance reviews are good, and you receive the occasional accolade. Maybe you’ve even had a recent promotion or two and there isn’t a lot of negative feedback. Why…
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Do you have an executive leadership coach? Are you thinking about executive coaching or business advisor services? Do you want to be sure you get your money’s worth from the investment? How will you know it will be a valuable use of your time? Coaching and business advisory has been…
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Do you actively spend time focusing on your network? Do you have relationships in place to get things done at every level? Or is the thought of adding networking to your already full plate a bit overwhelming? For many of us, networking is one more pain in the xxx to…
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Congratulations. You’ve got a seat at the proverbial table! Whether you’ve got a c-level title or not, your seat on the leadership team gives you influence as well as a lot of responsibility to balance. I’ve been coaching and consulting with C-Level leaders for nearly 30 years. I have seen…
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It’s a tough competition for roles at the top. In nearly 30 years of coaching and consulting with the c-level and those who want to get there, I’ve seen more than a few interesting tactics for climbing the corporate ladder. Some work. Some make people angry and destroy trust. And…
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1 Are you integrating into a new executive role? Are you an executive looking to bring in an executive coach or advisor to help you get to the next level? An HR business partner who wants to be absolutely sure their next big hire hits the ground running and is…
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If you are starting a new executive role or onboarding executives into roles where it is important that they hit the ground running and contribute quickly, there are a few things you should know. Data shows that rigorous executive onboarding programs can reduce time to full productivity by 40% and…
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As the excitement of landing a new executive role sinks in, the pressure begins. How will you demonstrate visible leadership in your first 100 days? Can you be sure you will make a significant enough contribution early on to validate the company’s choice in hiring you? How will you build…
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Leading virtually through disruption is tough. If you’re currently in that situation, there’s no easy way to get through it. It’s even more difficult if people are not on the same page, working in different spaces, dealing with their own family challenges related to the crisis, and you’ve got to…
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Have you ever been driving a car headed towards your new home, having recently moved, only to find yourself suddenly turning down the familiar street towards your old home? How did that happen? I’ll tell you how. You were so busy thinking about something else – your conscious mind was…
Read MoreIf you read my last article, you heard about the C-Level leaders I’ve observed recently who used bad humor as a vain attempt to connect with their audience. Sadly, this is, more common than one might think. As ineffective and toxic as this approach is though, there is a reason…
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