12. Surprising findings Almost unanimous agreement that coachingcould change the basic mental and habitual metabolism of the organization, when applied with a clear strategic intent
14. On leaders Whoam I? (understand the mental model which guides your thinking) The top four characteristics held by admired leaders included honesty (88%), forward-looking (75%), inspiring (68%), and competent (63%).
15. On learning and change What is discussable and what is not? (look to broaden your line of sight) Confrontingundiscussables usually opens the way for a new, highly productivedialogues
16. On coaching in organisations What am I searching for? (new ways of doing and new ways of looking at things) Coachingis more an art of discovery than technology of delivery
17. On feedback How can I know myself better? (look to broaden your line of sight) Conversation is a meeting of minds with different memories and habits.
18. On anxieties How do I deal with uncertainties? (invest in ability to think in grey space) The challenge of leaders today is not only to manage the presentbut alsoto createthefuture.
19. On organisation and leadership What do I want to create ? (look for varied scenarios of the future) Safe space , where we can experiment with fresh perspectives,without having to commit to it immediately
20. On coaching skills and competencies What do I want to make visible? (check and recheck for hidden assumptions) Cultivate full range of peoplepotential.Askpeople what kind of experiences and challenges theywant to explore and experience in their life and career
21. Leading from a different place What kind of coaching for leaders? Don't hide from the truths you need to hear, often from what you already know.
22. Where are we going ? Coaching brings deepermeaning to companies by connecting the headsand hearts of people.
23. Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space lies our freedom and power to choose your own response In our response lies our growth and freedomViktor Frankl Katarina Emma Schapiro
There were only 3 answers in which all respondents (100 percent) reacted positively. One of the questions was if they would like to repeat their coaching experience. One hundred percent of those who tried would like to do so (or have already repeated it) ‘Working with my coach helps me is more systematic, focused, and efficient in my everyday work. Last but not least it helps me tremendously to be stronger in decision making but to still keep distance and a clear perspective, it is a very unique and highly enriching experience, going far beyond any of my professional experiences so far.’
Senior leaders are primary influencers
Executive coaching is a next evolutionary step in development of leaders Wrong assumption – if they understand they do …. Training is often based on it We all need to appraciate small steps – leading to big steps, create new habits – new paltforms for thhinking and acting