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My coaching services are for executives who want to optimize their strengths and become aware of any hidden obstacles that may be interfering with their success. Coaching is tailored to each client.
There are a variety of different definitions of "coaching" out there, so I'd like to clarify what this service is:
My coaching services are one-on-one consultations to help executives achieve specific goals. Those goals often focus on increasing your current effectiveness, helping you achieve your future goals, and enhancing your professional and personal satisfaction.
Here are four types of coaching that I provide to clients:
(1) Coaching for Skill
In this type, I am helping the executive acquire skills in a specific area needed to perform his or her job well. For example, Michael is the Marketing Director of a consumer products manufacturing firm, and he wants a coach to help him become a more effective speaker. (2) Coaching for Performance
This is when the situation is less clear than the need to improve a specific skill. In coaching for performance, the executive is not performing up to a desired standard. I'm brought in by someone other than that executive, such as the HR director, to work with him or her. For example: Jessica is talented as a VP of Sales, but she seems to have a chip on her shoulder, and is argumentative with peers and others on her executive team to the point where few people want to work directly with her. (3) Coaching for Development
In this type, the coaching is organized around future opportunities that exist for the executive, such as a promotion, or development into a new or existing role. For example, Jeremy has been identified as a high potential employee in the Finance department. His coaching might focus on interpersonal skills he'll need as he prepares to take on more responsibility in the future. Also, there may be specific skills he'd like to acquire, like project management, or presentation skills, that he would personally like to enhance. (4) Coaching for the Executive's Agenda
This is used when the Executive would like to make use of an external, objective sounding board. This is a much more fluid type of coaching situation, driven by the Executive's needs and desires around increasing leadership effectiveness. For example, Janice has just taken a new job as COO of a music recording and distribution company. She has negotiated into her contract a budget for using an Executive Coach to help her assimilate into the new corporate culture.
The setting for coaching services varies. I meet with some clients at their office. This is beneficial when the coaching relationship is not confidential, and the client wants me to meet with others, or just observe the setting in which they work.
Other executive coaching clients come to my office. This is best when you want to ensure complete confidentiality.
I also coach some clients over the phone. This is ideal when meetings are difficult to schedule, or when you want to have access to me at a moment's notice.
Some clients like working via e-mail, and the coaching involves some form of e-mail correspondence. This frequently includes my review of work-related documents that are related to the purpose for the coaching.
And, of course, regardless of the type of coaching or the setting, some combination of all of the communication methods above are used to achieve desired results.
Depending on the nature of the assignment, I might work with someone for just one or two meetings, although a more typical arrangement is for regularly scheduled coaching, anywhere from 6 months to a year. Several clients use me on an ongoing basis, and have for more than five years.
Coaching is billed on an hourly basis, although other flat-fee arrangements can be made.
If you’re interested in learning about my coaching services, please contact me by phone Toll Free at 877-WEIMAN8 or contact me by e-mail, and I’ll be happy to give you an assessment of whether or not Executive Coaching can help you achieve your goals.
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