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Why use Executive Coaching?

Our clients tell us that there are usually one or more of the following reasons:

• To accelerate the personal development of individuals defined as 'high potential' for the benefit of the organisation
• To help individuals and teams meet specific, bottom line business objectives over a term.
• To support senior individuals engaged in a wider personal/team effectiveness programme to include 360 degree feedback or development centres
• To underpin the effective implementation of organisation change, through supporting teams and individuals
• To support the induction or appointment of a senior person into a more senior or different role
• As a critical friend or independent sounding board to a senior individual
• As a means of rewarding and retaining key staff critical to the business

To create real bottom line benefit

In each and every case we co-design clear outcomes which add value to the individual participant and the organisation

Evidence

Research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development in 2004 quantified the reasons – see the box on the right

Specific reasons could be

For individuals and teams
Solve own problems Enhance managerial and leadership skills Better relationships Identify and act on development needs Greater confidence	More effective and assertive Positive impact on performance More adaptable to change Enhance work life integration Reduce stress Greater self awareness Gain new perspective
For organisations
Improve productivity Enhance employee commitment and satisfaction - enhanced retention Complement other T&D initiatives	Process for self development Help employees sort out issues affecting work performance Demonstrate commitment to employee development