In the category of “what’s frequently misunderstood about coaching?” is this one. It most often arises when we’re presented with a client who hasn’t bought into the idea of working with an executive coach, or … Read More
How Successful Leaders Build Trust
Almost everyone agrees that trust is important in leadership. So why is it that “lack of trust” is a common critique of leadership and frequently scores low on employee engagement surveys? What is trust? Trust … Read More
10 Things I’d Tell you if we had Coffee – for Career Changers
“Can I pick your brain?” “I’d love to buy you a coffee and have a chat – I’m thinking about a major change in career direction and I’d love your input.” “My friend says you’ve … Read More
Resisting a “to do?” Ask yourself these 3 questions.
I’m often in conversation with people who are conflicted, confused, reluctant or resentful about something that they “have to” do – often without really knowing why they’re feeling that way. Sometimes it’s a “should” (always … 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
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