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Many directors and managers embrace executive coaching because it provides a more refreshing, motivational and self-empowering experience than traditional forms of learning. It is also increasingly perceived as a valuable commitment by the company to employee's personal development and one that is often linked to seniority and talent.
Coaching is designed to be very practical and above all results, action and learning orientated - it leverages people's strengths, improves effectiveness and produces positive business results more quickly than can be achieved alone.
As professional coaches we act as a sounding board, we help people to focus on the important issues, we hold people accountable to agreed actions and we provide a catalyst for positive change - in effect we "shine a torch" whilst our clients have both hands free to manage the tasks required to achieve their goals.
"Have no regrets about the decisions you make"
Research by Vision Quest Consulting
Vision asked corporate clients to evaluate the results they achieved after one year of coaching and they reported:
100% increased their ability to deal with key business challenges by 75% or more.
79% reported their vision and goals had 50% more clarity and purpose.
100% increased their leadership skills by 50% or greater and they felt more effective as leaders.
78% increased their productivity at work by at least 50%.
100% improved working relationships with peers by at least 50%.
100% improved working relationships with direct reports by at least 50%.
56% felt their working relationship with their boss improved by at least 75%.
88% improved their job satisfaction by 75% or more.
76% reported they now communicate 75% more effectively at work.
68% increased their effectiveness with/on their team by at least 75%.
100% increased their ability to deal with conflict by at least 50%.
80% increased their ability by at least 50% to stay focused under pressure.
67% are now able to balance work/life issues 75% more effectively.
100% would recommend leadership coaching to their friends and colleagues.
In Summary The Benefits of Executive Coaching:
Improves business performance
Produces positive change
Increases competence
Produces results faster than typically achieved on your own
Improves the quality of the decision making
Improves your current effectiveness and competence
Prepares you for higher levels of responsibility
Helps your business become more profitable
Enables you to spend more time with friends and family
Expands choice
Provides a sounding board and an external perspective
