WHY SMART LEADERS ARE EMBRACING EXECUTIVE COACHING

Many leaders think that they do not require coaching. There is a perception that coaching is only for the ‘weak’, ‘inefficient’ and ‘underachieving’. This perception, however, is far from the truth and as Ray Williams notes, Executive Coaching has become the secret weapon of corporations wishing not only to sharpen the skills of current leaders but also develop the skills of future leaders.

In a 2004 survey by Right Management Consultants, it was revealed that 86 per cent of companies used executive coaching to enhance the skills of individuals who were targeted as future leaders within the organisation. This allows future leaders to gain invaluable insight into their leadership style and individual strengths, helping them to develop essential interpersonal and organisational skills. There’s no wonder why Fortune 500 Corporations such as IBM, American Express and Toyota all embrace the benefits of coaching.

Coaching has also been found to reduce individuals’ stress levels by up to 47 per cent, according to recent research by CoachConnect. It has even been highlighted that Executive Coaching leads to an increase in feelings of confidence and support amongst professionals as well as a decrease in workplace conflict and pressure. This is an important quality of Executive Coaching, as it has been found that stress can lead to serious issues, including poor performance in the workplace and the risk of burning out.

There is no doubt that even the most proficient leaders can benefit from Executive Coaching as it provides them with fuel to refine their skills and feel more in control. Just like Olympic athletes rely on coaches to push their performance to the next level, a coach from Brave Leadership will provide individuals with the capacity to perform to the highest level. Contact us to find out more about the benefits of Executive Coaching.