The terms “Executive Coaching” and “Leadership Coaching” are confusedly used in some contexts and often used interchangeably, however they are not the same. This article speaks to their respective roles, but first, let’s define the terms.  What is Executive Coaching? As a general definition, Executive Coaching helps leaders improve their performance and that of their […]

1. It Drives Innovation   Keen learners, those who cultivate a growth mindset within themselves and their broader organizations, are more likely to be early adopters of new technologies, strategies and stay ahead of the curve. People who expect to learn things that require change and entertain new ideas drive innovation. The habit of challenging assumptions […]

And Why so Many Get it Wrong… Nowadays, it is widely accepted that good leadership requires us to employ coaching skills. In fact, many have been told that coaching is now required of them as a key responsibility. This is a wonderful thing in theory, however in practice, there are many misconceptions and gaps in the […]

The last 15 years has seen a steady increase in companies embracing executive coaching as a core piece in their leadership development suite of tools. Those who’ve been coached swear by it. Others are still skeptical. A large component of the distrust stems from the lack of compulsory regulation in the industry, leaving consumers vulnerable as they try to discern the value they can expect from their coach.

Services are always hard to determine the value of, how do you know if you’re getting good value from your accountant, architect or lawyer?  Executive coaching is no different.  You can’t ‘kick the tires’ of a service before you buy it, but you probably do have a few indicators that help you determine the value you want from a service.

Christine took a 4 year sabbatical from our team during which time she completed her PHD in Leadership. We’re excited to have Christine back on our team and have asked her to highlight some of the insights she gained during the last four years of studying, researching and writing about leadership as part of her PhD.

This leadership secret is probably best illustrated outside of work. How do you know that your parent, spouse, child or partner loves you?  What makes you sure and what causes you to doubt? There are many visible things they do and say that point to their love for you.  But that’s not what really clinches the deal. While they are an important part of your knowing, they are far from being the whole picture.