Leaders have co-pilots. Historically the co-pilots have been a spouse or significant other, a mentor, a close friend, a parent or sibling, a consultant, or, of course, a business coach. Increasingly the business coach is more common as the ICF-approved coach training options and focus of the coaching certification process has been refined and enhanced. Now it is expected that a great leader has a great coach.
What are the reasons that there is so much value in a business coach?
Full consideration and exploration of the possibilities - the business coach asks questions, going further than the coachee would on their own.
Clarity and focus – the business coach probes for complete understanding and to determine priorities.
Goal setting – the business coach ensures the goals are specific and measurable.
Strategy and action planning – the business coach works with the leader to fully develop their strategy and plan.
Accountability – the business coach holds the leader accountable.
Skill development – the leader develops skills because it is included in their strategy and planning, and because the business coach provides a living example.
A business coach unique among co-pilots for a leader because they are focused completely on the leader. The involvement of the business coach is supporting the leader to achieve outcomes they choose.
What are the reasons that there is so much value in a business coach?
Full consideration and exploration of the possibilities - the business coach asks questions, going further than the coachee would on their own.
Clarity and focus – the business coach probes for complete understanding and to determine priorities.
Goal setting – the business coach ensures the goals are specific and measurable.
Strategy and action planning – the business coach works with the leader to fully develop their strategy and plan.
Accountability – the business coach holds the leader accountable.
Skill development – the leader develops skills because it is included in their strategy and planning, and because the business coach provides a living example.
A business coach unique among co-pilots for a leader because they are focused completely on the leader. The involvement of the business coach is supporting the leader to achieve outcomes they choose.
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