Introduction

Through the years, I’ve had the honor of coaching hundreds of current and emerging leaders around the world. You probably won’t find a more passionate champion for this process, and yet I’m still constantly amazed by the results it can generate.

I’ve seen dedicated professionals completely transform their careers by making relatively small yet targeted adjustments in their behaviors and attitudes through coaching. It changed the trajectory of their own futures, as well as the outlook for their organizations.

With that said, business coaching today is a far cry from what it was even a decade ago. It’s a concept that has evolved dramatically over time.

Before starting my own firm in 2005, I spent seven years working as a senior leader ...

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