Just because you don’t have data doesn’t make something not true. Just because you don’t want to know it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. And just because you’d rather not deal with it doesn’t mean … Read More
Do you suffer from “Armadillo Syndrome?”
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