Coaching for
Individual Leaders
Strengthen Self-awareness &
Capacity to influence
The group manager of international operations at an energy company was referred to coaching, to increase his self-awareness and capacity to influence his local and international peers. At the conclusion of coaching his boss told me that coaching had been successful as his team began to come into his office to share ideas with him rather than to complain about the manager’s interpersonal style.
Improve Team Morale
A specialist division in a highly stressful National Government organisation had rated their leader negatively on a recent survey. Coaching enabled the leader to modify their approach to be more supportive and collaborative. As a result, productivity and morale increased, and staff turnover was significantly reduced.
Empower Leadership Role Transition
During COVID lockdown a newly promoted senior IT manager in the financial services sector was referred to coaching to support his smooth transition to leadership. At the conclusion of coaching his boss, reflected that he had embraced the strategic aspects of his role, began to exert influence and ideas across the leadership team and broader business. In addition, by staying true to his calm interpersonal style and high emotional intelligence he had not only increased employee engagement but retained key staff.
Enhance Strategic Focus
An Associate Professor at a major university requested coaching to ensure 2020 was not as overwhelming as 2019. Coaching enabled her to take a more strategic focus to her work, enhance the skills and capabilities of her team, improve the balance between the teaching and research demands of her role. As required, she is now collaborating across disciplines in her formulation of her next large research project.
Harness Leadership Capability
A newly appointed divisional leader in a national construction company who had transitioned from the finance department to an operations role requested coaching to finesse her leadership capability. Coaching enabled her to increase the levels of cooperation and complex problem solving in her new team. As a result, the timeframes for project delivery are being significantly reduced without compromising quality.
Foster Psychological Safety
The CEO of a specialist National Government Department who had been subjected to bullying by one of his direct reports was contemplating early retirement. Through coaching he renewed his strategic focus, strengthened his resilience, and delayed his retirement for 12 months, ensuring he left a strong legacy and a thriving organisation for his successor. He currently consults internationally and holds local and international board positions in his sector.
