Using Your Executive Coach

Getting Ready for an Executive Coach

In some circles, having a coach is something to brag about, something that shows you’ve arrived. An executive coach is a perk to which some top executives feel entitled and that some leaders negotiate as part of their total compensation and benefits package. Some companies provide coaching initiatives for new employees, employees taking new positions, and high-potential employees.

Coaching is sometimes recommended to managers whose performance is below expectations or whose current capabilities fall short of those the organization believes necessary for success at the next level (a sign that the organization ...