We work with organizations and individuals worldwide.

 
Focusing on long term growth and opportunities can be difficult when you’re dealing with an imminent crisis.  We help executives and leaders to gain the perspective needed in today’s challenging environment.

1 on 1 Coaching (or targeted) coaching is a very effective option for accelerating anyone’s performance.  It provides an excellent return on investment using quantifiable objectives.

We move individuals – and organizations – forward.   We offer client coaching by the hour or day. This option allows clients to determine which issues are of immediate concern while managing busy calendars with other priorities. Engagement lengths are structured based on client needs.

AnyOne.AnyTime.AnyPlace.©  

We were pioneers in the use of phone & web based coaching. Our new approach steps it up again with the additions of text messaging and web-based video conferencing.

Combined with face to face meetings as requested, our method is recognized to be the most effective and productive approach to 1:1 coaching.

Today’s travel demands put additional pressure on busy leaders; this can slow down progress and movement. Our approach facilitates the client’s movement because regular clients and coach contact is maintained.

“Executive coaching can be confused with executive therapy. Business Success Coach produces dynamic results with long-term behavior modifications that guarantee success.”
- Jon Rees, Executive Vice President, Encompass Digital Media

How long is this going to take?

We are often asked this simple question.  The answer is a bit more complicated.

Factors include the total number of meetings (shown as N below), how long each meeting is (shown as T below), and the frequency of the meetings (F) in the model here:

                                                            Results = N x T

Coaches who follow a published process such as the 2 models our Associate Coaches use: Co-Active Coaching(C) or The Four Windows Process(C) are more likely to have built-in timeframes, but that doesn’t mean it always applies.

Many coaches “develop a custom approach” for each client to ensure the unique needs of the individual or situation are addressed appropriately which means the open-ended engagement is more likely.

HR professionals and those who purchase coaching services favor engagements of 90 Days or even less. If youare interviewing a coach you may want ask if they can create a program for you with specific period of time in mind – and then allow for some flexibility for both you and the coach.

Most coaching programs assume that the client and the coach will usually meet every week which is a factor in determining the length of the engagement.  If you cannot commit to a weekly meeting approach, keep that in mind when determining the length of the time involved.

Most coaching programs assume that the length of each meeting ( or session) will be 1 hour; however many clients prefer to limit their meeting time to 30 minutes.  In those cases, expect that the length of the engagement may need to be longer to ensure enough time is allowed to complete your objectives.

Do different kinds of coaches have different approaches?

Absolutely.  Business or Sales coaches usually recommend longer engagements.  Their work is different however.  Coaching an individual with a process with time limits can be compared to working with a business person or senior leader to improve skills, strategy and performance.  It is harder to predict the scope of an assignment in those situations so we recommend that discussions occur between the coach and the client periodically to ensure the client’s need for progress are satisfactory.

Research indicates that:

• HR professionals at larger companies (+1000 employees) tend to favor coaching of 90 days or less, usually opting for weekly meetings.
• Employees at mid-sized organizations favor weekly meetings and a 3 to 6 month time frame.
• Employees at small firms look for meetings every other week inside a 6 month time frame.

Even the best laid plans can change

Executive coaches who work with senior executives report that it is much more difficult to work on a predetermined schedule.  In the upper echelons of leadership, coaching clients are frequently called away on travel or called into emergency meetings, thus forcing canceled meetings.  That can change the frequency of meetings and the length of an engagement significantly from the way it was planned.

Team Coaching

Less time and fewer resources seem to be the “new normal,”and a team that functions successfully is more important than ever. Additionally, having a strong group of people capable to move forward is equally important.

We work with teams ranging from Senior Leadership Teams to “High Potentials” – those who have the right skills but may need some assistance with other skills necessary to succeed.

Shadow Coaching

When there is a more immediate need for change, adjustments, and new perspectives; we encourage clients to use this approach. In a period as short as just one day, you will see dramatic changes and improvements to style, effectiveness and confidence.

Specialties

• Assisting new hires to successfully integrate into organization
• Productivity improvement – providing proven tactics and strategies which can be put into effect immediately
• Leadership presence and style, including presentation skills and media training
• Strategic planning including areas such as career, compensation, and business planning

Because one’s performance can be held back due to other life factors, we use the industry’s best approaches including The Four Windows Coaching Method(C) and Co-Active Coaching(C) for regaining balance in all aspects of life.