Beyond the Buzz: The Practical Benefits of Executive Coaching for Top Leaders

Executive coaching isn’t just the latest in feel-good trends. Good coaching offers practical and helpful support for high-level executives. The problems CEOs face are usually pretty obvious to them. What they need is someone on the outside to help them think through the solutions.

Off the top, coaching will:

• Help you set up a more structured and goal-oriented approach
• Focus on finding solutions with the skills that you already have
• Provide regular feedback on your progress and performance

But let’s dive in deeper. What are some of the specific problems that coaching can help you solve?

Are you feeling overwhelmed?

Do you feel as if there just aren’t enough hours in the day to accomplish all you need to do? Are you staying late just to get caught up? If your workload keeps piling up, then hiring a coach can help. A coach can help you manage time, learn how and what you can delegate to others, and show you how to create better boundaries. In fact, learning how to manage the incredible time pressures is one of the main reasons CEOs hire coaches.

Are you feeling isolated?

It can be very lonely at the top because who can the top leaders confide in? Running a business carries a lot of stress, but when things get tough, you can’t just talk to anyone. You can speak freely with a coach because he’s someone on the outside. It’s a relief to have a place to share where you don’t have to worry about your credibility or your reputation. Coaches maintain strict confidentiality and will provide honest feedback for difficult situations.

Do you have budget concerns?

CEOs carry this burden, many times by themselves. What do you do when the revenue is not coming in as expected? What’s the best way to cut a budget or a better way to allocate resources? The problem with talking to people within the organization is that everyone has biases when it comes to their department. A coach can give you an unbiased and objective perspective without telling you what to do. A coach can also help you make a plan.

Is your company struggling to grow?

It’s easier for someone on the outside to give you perspective. Maybe it’s a leadership issue; maybe the company culture needs to change. Whatever is holding back the company, a coach will help you figure it out. We like to think of ourselves as thought-partners because we firmly believe that executives already have the tools they need. Still, an outside coach will help you figure out how to use your tools.

Are you struggling with communication?

CEOs must communicate the organization’s vision, negotiate with stakeholders, and successfully engage with employees. If this is an area of struggle, a coach can help you develop clear communication skills (and a clear vision). Better communication improves everything: employee relationships, transparency, and ensuring that everyone aligns with the organization’s vision.

Executive coaching is more than a feel-good trend: it’s a great investment to help you solve the problems you carry for your organization. Vibrancy Unlocked coaches CEOs to thrive so they build a better workplace. Contact us at www.vibrancyunlocked.com.