LEADERSHIP COACHING FAQS

What sort of leaders do you work with?

Most of the people I coach are established leaders in the C-Suite or GMs. I coach leaders who manage a budget and are accountable for meeting organisational objectives. You probably manage at least one team, or if you don’t have a team, you answer to stakeholders internally and externally.

Do you only work with executives and CEOs?

Absolutely not! Coaching is effective for leaders at all levels, and it’s especially valuable for new emerging leaders learning how to nurture and motivate a team, who need to understand the difference between management and leadership.  

I’ve worked with a range of industries, ranging from Government and Government agencies to large corporates to SMEs to solopreneur start-ups.

Do you have experience working with engineers / Government / tech leaders / multinationals / owner operators etc?

Yes, yes, yes, yes, and yes.

But also, that probably doesn’t matter as much as you think it does.

Some people like to have a coach with industry expertise, and while it can be helpful to work with someone who understands your professional environment, I’ve worked with hundreds of leaders across a range of industries, cultures, and countries, and I see similar leadership issues globally, regardless of industry.

Leaders everywhere face what you’re going through. And I can help.

There’s also something to be said for working with a coach who isn’t super close to your industry. They bring a fresh lens, the ability to ask questions someone steeped in your industry might not consider, along with ideas from outside your industry that can give you a serious edge.

That was a long way of saying, that if experience with your industry is important to you, there’s a good chance I have it, so get in touch and ask.

Which coaching programme is best for me?

If you're grappling with an immediate big, scary challenge, you need someone in your corner fast, and you’re sure we can wrap things up in two months or less, go with tactical short-term support.  

Lasting change takes time, so if you’re more interested in raising your leadership capability, and developing long-term leadership skills, the strategic long-term results programme allows more time for embedding change. And we're not just working on you and your problems. You’ve got unlimited access and I've got your back so you can use me as a sounding board whenever you need a perspective in critical moments.

What sort of coaching conversations might we have?

Unlocking your full leadership capabilities means becoming more self-aware and attuned to your circumstances, having the courage to be vulnerable, and develop curiosity, so you can be a more authentic leader.

I’ll ask you questions, sure. But it’s not an interrogation, I gave up the ‘how do you feel?’ coaching style over a decade ago. Instead, we’ll have a conversation tailored to what you need.

Does unlimited access mean I have 24/ 7 access if I have a question?

If you need an emergency sounding board outside of hours, and it’s appropriate for me, then I’m totally there for you. You can call, text or email, and I’ll get back to you. Otherwise, I work normal business hours - whatever they are - and we’ll meet then.

Can you facilitate a tricky conversation I don’t want to have alone?

Yes, I can. My goal is first to equip you with the strategy, skills, and confidence to have that conversation alone. However, organisations do hire me to facilitate important conversations, so if the conversation is high stakes enough to merit investing in a facilitator, I’d be happy to help for an additional fee.

What are your payment terms?

I’ll send you an invoice before we get started.