Executive Coaching and Leadership Development
I recently spoke with the Human Resources Director of a San Francisco Bay Area company regarding providing executive coaching for the company president. The HR Director asked some very pertinent questions to determine fit. She specifically wanted to know how I worked with different personality styles, and my methods for initiating behavioral change.
The HR Director and I spoke about my approach to coaching, and my belief that possessing a psychological understanding of human behavior and business acumen are important competencies for coaching executives. We also spoke of the need for her organization to create a culture where innovation flourishes.
The Human Resource Director is interested in partnering with me in helping the president to become a more motivational and inspiring leader. We further discussed how company executives can benefit by working with a seasoned San Francisco Bay Area executive coach.
Hiring Good Coaches
Are there ways to enhance coaching effectiveness? As a profession, it is still sorting out best practices and standards. Even the professional organizations (of which there are too many) do not agree on the core competencies of a coach. Coach certifications can come from any one of several organizations, and the requirements all vary.
This is particularly unfortunate for the person charged with finding good coaches for his or her organization. There are no standard criteria for judging a coach’s value or worth. Perhaps the most reliable indication would be past performance with other clients and organizations.
The problem is confounded by the fact that coaching borrows methods from a diverse background of academics and industries ranging from psychology, business, organizational development, human resources, and even sports. Some excellent Ph.D. level professionals trained in psychology may be suitable for some clients. A retired CEO or entrepreneur-turned-coach may be more suitable for others.
Choosing a coach should not be left to intuition, but many times it is. The interview process should center on previous experience and results. No matter what the coach’s background, he or she should have a high degree of self-awareness and an ability to work well with different personality styles while keeping an eye on behavioral changes and business results. The process of designing an effective coaching program does not end with the selection of a qualified coach who is a good fit with the corporate culture.
Are you working in a company or law firm where a San Francisco Bay Area executive coach is hired to help executives become better leaders? Does your company or law firm provide leadership coaching to help leaders be more effective strategic thinkers? High performance leaders at all levels need to improve their leadership competence.
One of the most powerful questions you can ask yourself is “Do I know the qualities of a good executive coach?” Emotionally intelligent and socially intelligent organizations provide executive coaching and leadership development for leaders to be more effective at leading and motivating followers.
Working with a seasoned San Francisco Bay Area executive coach and leadership consultant trained in emotional intelligence and incorporating assessments such as the Bar-On EQ-i CPI 260 and Denison Culture Survey can help you create an organizational culture where authentic leaders motivate others to improve individual and organizational performance. You can become a leader who models emotional intelligence and social intelligence, and who inspires people to become fully engaged with the vision, mission and strategy of your company or law firm.
I am currently accepting new executive coaching, career coaching, and leadership consulting clients. I work with both individuals and organizations. Call 415-546-1252 or send an inquiry e-mail to mbrusman@workingresources.com.
About Dr. Maynard Brusman:
Dr. Maynard Brusman is a consulting psychologist and San Francisoc Bay Area executive coach. He is the president of Working Resources, a leadership consulting and San Franciso Bay Area executive coaching firm. We specialize in helping San Francisco Bay Area companies and law firms assess, select, coach, and retain emotionally intelligent leaders. Maynard is a highly sought-after speaker and workshop leader. He facilitates leadership retreats in Northern California and Costa Rica. The Society for Advancement of Consulting (SAC) awarded Dr. Maynard Brusman "Board Approved" designations in the specialties of Executive Coaching and Leadership Development.
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