You’re tough, right? After all, leaders need to be tough. Right? I mean, business is tough. Everyone knows that – in fact it’s tougher than ever. And leading business when times are tough requires – … Read More
What does Executive Coaching cost?
There is one question I get asked every single time I have a conversation with a prospective coaching client or purchaser of executive coaching services. “What does executive coaching cost?” While it’s easy for me … Read More
Applause, applause!
I was recently asked to do a workshop for a corporate group. In preparation for the event I was asked to submit my slides. I told the organizer that I didn’t have any. Somewhat confused, … Read More
Who needs a coach at work?
The short answer – no one, really. But that’s based on the “need” idea rather than being provocatively disparaging about what we do for a living. Technically, at least to we coaching “purists,” the right … Read More
Make Coaching Stick – it’s a 3-Person Job
One of the harshest criticisms of executive coaching has to do the client behaviour “backsliding” – reverting to its original state once the coach leaves. Even if the coach is competent and the client is … Read More
Coaches, blogs and blank pages
As I was reactivating this blog, I put the word out to my – awesome! bigger! – team of coaches. “If any of you would like me to connect the Parachute blog with yours, I’m … Read More
Tennis anyone? Email do’s and don’ts.
“I’m having an enormous problem with a colleague.” Not an unusual beginning to a coaching session – we are often invited in to work with people on building relationships and improving communication. Sadly what comes … Read More
Unlocking Business Success (for Coaches)
Aspiring coaches often ask me what it takes to succeed as a corporate or executive coach. I’ve come to understand that there are very often three things that successful coaches share. And yes, I know that … Read More
Positivity and success – the importance of attitude
I was asked three times today to identify my “ideal” client – twice by prospective clients and once by a coach trying to figure out how to market their business. When I think of the … Read More
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