Why consider executive coaching?

Often when executives notice change is needed they reach for a safety line... in most cases, the safety lines that are most immediately available do not produce the best results. There are many ways of acquiring new skills, some more effective than others. Transferring those skills to the workplace differs drastically depending on the type of training chosen.

Thank you to Jennifer East for providing this highly thought-provoking research on the effectiveness of coaching compared to other less intensive training opportunities.

Elements of Training // Transfer to work place
Presentation // 5-10%
Demonstration // 5-10%
Practice // 5-10%
Feedback (with practice) // 5-10%
Coaching (after training) // 90%

Having a confidante work with you who understands your challenges and can help you see work in a different light, can help executives most effectively transfer new skills to the workplace.

Just think about it: What change management strategies have you employed in your executive lifestyle? How could you better anchor those changes by surrounding yourself with words, images, and actions that produce the results you are looking for? Is coaching, something you have thought about as a strategy towards bringing about a healthier, more balanced, more productive management style?