Finding, Selecting, and Working with an Executive Coach

Course details

Approximately one third of all Fortune 500 companies utilize executive coaching as part of their leadership development programs. And when done right, companies can recoup their investment in coaching with an average return of nearly 800%. But why doesn’t every executive coaching engagement reap this type of return or even come close to it? In this course, instructor Muriel Wilkins outlines strategies for leaders aspiring to advance their careers using an executive coach. Learn how to effectively find, vet, and set up a coaching relationship for long-term success. Muriel shows you how to lay the groundwork for a successful coaching engagement, what to look for and how to find an executive coach, how to get the most out of your coaching experience, and how to measure your progress toward your goals.

Learning objectives
Differentiate executive coaching from other professional development.
Identify and articulate your coaching goals.
Select the right executive coach for you.
Measure the impact of coaching on your goals and career progression.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - What is executive coaching

1. Establishing the Groundwork

02 - What are the benefits and risks of executive coaching
03 - Is executive coaching right for you
04 - What are your coaching goals
05 - What type of executive coach do you need

2. Finding Potential Executive Coaches

06 - Where do I find executive coaching options
07 - How do I create a short list of potential executive coaches

3. Selecting Your Executive Coach

08 - How do I conduct interviews with potential executive coaches
09 - How do I evaluate the different executive coaches

4. Working with Your Executive Coach

10 - How do I set up the executive coaching engagement
11 - How do I maximize the executive coaching meetings
12 - How do I measure my coaching progress and outcomes
13 - How do I assess the coaching relationship

Conclusion

14 - What are my next steps