Executive Coaching

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What is Executive Coaching?

Executive Coaching acts as a catalyst for observation, growth and sustainable change. Excelerate Executive Coaching builds the foundation of a relationship which serves the pursuit of excellence.

The Dividends of Executive Coaching
The benefits will be different for each person. The following are examples from Excelerate client successes, which briefly illustrate how Executive Coaching can transform people and situations in order to create remarkable personal and organizational success:

1. An executive of a large corporation has high employee turnover and low morale on his team resulting in suboptimal productivity and corporate brain drain. Excelerate worked with this leader and discovered that the executive's staff feels overworked and undervalued. Excelerate coached the executive to help him see the increased possibilities and outcomes if he were to manage his projects and his staff differently. By learning to delegate and manage effectively, more choices were available to him to accomplish the goals of the organization. This executive is now able to build stability in his department through better appreciation for the value others contribute, which combined with enhanced communication skills led to a happier, more productive staff. The company benefits from cost savings related to reduced turnover as well as an increase in productivity and creativity.

2. A technically excellent performer who, no matter how she tried, could not attain position in the company that she felt she rightly deserved. Using assessments and self-analysis, Excelerate worked with this STAR performer to help her see that while the quality of her work was superior, colleagues and subordinates found her bright, but very difficult to tolerate and not easy to work with. Through coaching she was able to better understand and take responsibility for her impact on others. This growth led to her ability to shift perspectives and to value the styles and contributions of others. Because of Excelerate Coaching, this STAR performer is now a high-potential producer with leadership potential. Able to collaborate among team members and different departments resulting in higher overall production (sales, programs, products, etc.) she continues to achieve corporate success and her company embraces rather than tolerates her unique and powerful performance.

3. A newly promoted C-level executive struggles to make effective strategic decisions resulting in diminished staff confidence and frequent questioning of judgment by the CEO. Through coaching, the C-level executive is able to gain the perspective, objectivity and confidence required to make sound decisions resulting in increased success of his department and satisfaction with his personal performance.

4. A business leader has difficulty maintaining the trust of subordinates. Through coaching, this professional begins to see how his sloppy communications create perception issues. Acquiring knowledge and skills in this area allows the leader to gain the confidence to communicate courageously. As a result, the leader is able to role model the core values
of the organization in speech and behavior, resulting in an overall strengthening of morale and increase in the development of programs that are executable and sustainable.

5. A tenured doctor struggles to maintain success in his private-pay practice. While able to communicate with some patients well, ultimately his conversion of prospects to patients averages only 30%. Assessments enabled this doctor to see how he came across to his prospects and patients, illustrating the reason for so many missed opportunities. Through communication training and executive coaching, this doctor learned how to connect authentically and comfortably with people of all styles. These skills made him approachable to more people and he found he was able to more easily convert prospects to patients, and his patients were more loyal and generous in their referrals. This doctor also found that his self confidence improved greatly and as a result, he enjoys life a whole lot more!

Sustainable Impact
Excelerate Executive Coaching aspires to help clients identify significant opportunities, strengthen talents and modify attitudes and behaviors that are limiting their success at work and in life. In order for coaching to be considered successful, the attitudes and behaviors that were once limiting, such as the way a manager unconsciously disregards the input of his staff, or the way an executive is constantly perceived as lying to his stakeholders, have to be permanently changed and positive, tangible results realized.

As in life, a lot of little gains results in a big net gain. With the goal of creating “sustainable impact,” the ideal coaching engagement takes place over a period of six months or longer. Very often the coaching relationship is maintained for a year or more.


Ways To Deliver Executive Coaching
There a variety of process to deliver Executive Coaching. All can be successful and you should choose based on your personal preference, taking into consideration the strengths, competencies and successes of the coach, as well as your schedule and personal flexibility.

In Person Coaching. When coach and coachee meet at the same location, typically a private, comfortable office where a safe and productive environment can be created.

Phone Coaching. When coach and coachee meet over the telephone. This format is not only efficient use of time but can be very effective, providing both participants are able to provide their undivided attention to the meeting.

Virtual Coaching. Using the computer and Internet, virtual coaching allows remote access with visibility through webcam and VoIP technologies. This is a great option when you value the benefit of being able to see the person you are speaking to.

Online Coaching. Using instant messaging and/or email is often an inexpensive way to connect with your coach and receive reputable and reliable counsel.

Group Coaching. Group coaching is a less expensive alternative to one-on- one coaching that can produce powerful results while facilitating productive networks. Group coaching can be done either in person or over the phone. During a session, the coach typically will instruct on an applicative topic, then open up the opportunity to the audience for coaching in the area of discussion. Peers gain insight from the coaching experience and are provided an opportunity to ask clarifying questions as well.

Selecting The Right Coach
The selection of the right Executive Coach is an important decision. To identify your right coach you first have to identify your expectations; what do you want Executive Coaching to help you do/achieve/accept. Then talk to a few coaches to see who you feel will be able to compel you to produce the best results. We recommend selecting a coach you trust and like, but who also tells you the truth and who you know will push you to achieve more.

Types of Coaching:
When selecting your coach it is essential to know what you want to achieve so that you select the right service for your needs. In addition to Executive Coaching, Excelerate
qualified and certified coaches in:
• Sales Coaching
• Image Coaching
• Business Coaching

How Will You Know if Coaching Works for You?
You will know that coaching is working for you if you are learning about yourself and others, if your attitude and/or behaviors are changing and improving, if your energy increases, if you feel and act more positively, if your work performance improves, if your friends and family suddenly find you more pleasing to be around with. You will know coaching works when your results improve and you feel better about your performance.

Excelerate Executive Coaching Packages
At Excelerate, Executive Coaching services may be purchased in several ways to accommodate the needs of various people and organizations. You select the format that is ideal for you and your specific situation. Service packages begin at $1,000. Individual sessions are available. Group Coaching programs are priced depending on the coaching venue.

Do You Really Need A Coach?
If you need Executive Coaching but think you cannot afford it - think again. When you consider what you stand to gain by receiving the benefits of coaching, and more mportantly, what you could lose if you don't acquire strategic support and accountability - you may begin to see Executive Coaching as a non-negotiable strategic advantage.

Through coaching, Excelerate has been helping leaders achieve superior results for over 5 years. To find out more about the coaching program that is right for you, call us today at 949-679-9235, we're ready to provide the strategic support, motivation and accountability you need to unleash the power of your potential.