1. Are you frustrated with the level of employee engagement?
As a professional, I understand the importance of fostering an understanding of the company's mission and the purpose of our employees. Effective leadership involves communicating to employees that every role in the company is vital to the overall mission and success, from the cleaning person to the c-suites. It is crucial for employees to understand the "why" of what they are doing in order to be engaged and motivated.
Here at Coach4Execs, I draw on nearly two decades of experience to equip you and your leadership team with the necessary tools and skills to motivate your employees and help them reach their full potential. Effective leadership involves actively listening to and hearing employees, being open to suggestions, and empowering them to give their input. Having a team of individuals with diverse backgrounds and a shared vision is crucial for long-term growth with minimal friction. Efficient communication skills allow you to empower and develop employees throughout your organization. Diversity of thought is what leads to a dynamic organization that is poised for scalability and success.
I invite you to engage with Coach4Execs for One-on-One Executive Coaching and Leadership Team Development. Let us help you improve employee engagement at all levels of your organization.
2. Does your leadership team have the soft skills to resolve conflicts and
inspire team collaboration for optimal productivity?
I have noticed a growing trend in hiring processes, where companies prioritize selecting potential candidates based on their fit with the corporate culture. This is a smart move as hiring people based solely on their skills can lead to firing them later for not fitting in with the company culture. Having a team of employees who share the same values and vision as the company is essential for achieving long-term success.
Here at Coach4Execs, I strive to assist businesses in clarifying their corporate culture. I can help you articulate and define the culture, including the desired behaviors of potential new hires. Not only is it important to hire candidates who fit the culture, but it is also necessary to assess the existing employees and determine how well they fit the corporate culture. If some employees do not fit, it may be necessary to let them go to create a successful growth environment.
Case Study Overview: Working with the CEO of a company, Coach4Execs was asked to provide 1-1 Executive Coaching for several individual managers/employees.
Issue: Manager is not hiring A Players and is taking credit for the departmentâs work but not taking responsibility for problems; causing conflict with peers in the workplace
Goals: Keep the Manager and have her hire the best employees and empower them as well as work well the rest of the Leadership Team. Be able to trust the manager.
Duration of Coaching: 3 months and semi-annual check in
Coaching:
- PI Assessment
- Working 1-1 with the manager to understand their challenges
- Hiring process training
- Empower Manager with awareness/new skills and frame of reference
- Practice new skills/Gain Transformation
Outcome: Manager is still part of the Leadership Team(12 years later) and has a high functioning team resulting in higher profitability in last 5 years.
Leveraging more than 20 years of experience, I offer Leadership Team Development sessions to instill the soft skills necessary to reach optimal productivity. If you need leadership training to instill the soft skills necessary to inspire team collaboration, contact me for more information.
3. Are you tired of all the questions coming through you as the CEO?
My goal is to position the leadership team to effectively manage day-to-day business operations, while working collaboratively towards achieving well-defined objectives. This approach enables the CEO to focus on their role, which involves looking ahead and strategizing for the future. By avoiding the decision-making bottleneck that occurs when the CEO is involved in all decisions, we can ensure the scalability of the organization.
In situations where employees fail to meet the expectations of their respective roles, the leadership team can become bogged down, which can have a cascading effect throughout the organization. If leaders are forced to take on the responsibilities of employees under them, the organization will not reach its full potential. Thus, it is crucial that all levels of the organization perform their roles effectively, allowing the organization to perform at its highest level.
Case Study Overview: A CEO approached Coach4Execs after adding several new members to her leadership team. She wanted the team to work in alignment with less drama and to avoid having to work through her to accomplish shared objectives.
Issues: Lack of trust, communication and clear responsibilities among Leadership Team
Desired Outcome: High-Performance Leadership Team that works in alignment to meet or exceed company Goals
Duration of Coaching: 1 year of quarterly one-day retreatsÂ
Coaching:
- Team assessment
- 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Workshop
- RACI - to establish clear roles and responsibilities
- Individual and team exercises to learn more about themselves and others
Outcome:Â Company goals were met and teams worked together seamlessly without drama nor friction, freeing up the CEO's time by removing her from the everyday decision-making process
Through my VISTAGE CEO Membership program, Coach4Execs offers the chance for you to join a group of your peers in collaborative sessions to share and learn how to unlock efficiencies by eliminating decision-making bottlenecks. Coach4Execs can also guide you and your leadership teams toward streamlined decision-making with our One-on-One Executive Coaching and Leadership Team Development services. To remove decision-making bottlenecks and unlock business efficiencies, contact Coach4Execs today.
4. Have you created a system and culture for accountability?
As a seasoned professional, I have the expertise and experience to guide you in developing and maintaining a culture of accountability within your organization. My approach involves first evaluating your team to identify any trust issues and communication breakdowns that may be hindering your success, from top to bottom.
Once I have a clear understanding of your organization's challenges, I work with you to create a customized curriculum and an execution roadmap that provides a clear path forward. My focus is on helping you gain clarity on where your company needs to go and how to get there, with the goal of achieving measurable results.
Overall, I am dedicated to providing the support and guidance you need to build a culture of accountability that fosters success and growth.
Case Study Overview: A profitable family business, with 100% ownership and approximately $15M in revenue, approached Coach4Execs when the CEO was planning to retire. The CEO wanted to plan succession to prepare his son to step into the soon-to-be vacant CEO role.
Issues: Weak leadership team; aging senior managers; CEO and son making all the decisions (bottleneck); heavy weight on the owners.
Desired Outcome: Take money off the table; take weight of business of the CEO; give Son the opportunity to continue to grow the business.
Duration of Coaching: 6 years and still working together.
Coaching:
- CEO and Son each in a VISTAGE Group
- 1-1 Coaching/Leadership Team Development
- Build Sales Organization/Structure
- Legacy Program- Retirement program
- Hiring Process
- Annual 2 Page Business Plan/Execution Roadmap
Outcome: More than doubled revenue and profits in 5 years ($40M) and sold 65% of Business for a nine-figure payout. Son is now CEO and father is Chairman with no day-to-day responsibilities. They built the value of the business by putting a leadership and sales team in place, by having higher than industry margins, and a unique position in the market. They were then able use the members in VISTAGE to guide them to a higher than anticipated buyout.
Coach4Execs offers One-on-One Executive Coaching and Leadership Team Development services to help you and your teams establish and execute an effective system for accountability. Join our VISTAGE CEO Membership program to learn from your peers on how to foster a culture of accountability within your ranks. If you are looking to create a system and culture for accountability, contact me to get started today.
5. Are your actions building a high-performance team?
Creating a high-performing team is dependent on establishing an effective hiring process and selecting individuals who align with the organization's goals. Additionally, a shared understanding of the company's objectives and a collective commitment to its mission is necessary. Overcoming departmental barriers and encouraging collaboration among team members is crucial in achieving business objectives. Effective communication and alignment across teams are essential for driving progress within the organization. Leadership must be united in their vision and trust that everyone is working in tandem towards the same goals.
A rowing team can achieve exceptional results when each member is in sync. When everyone works together and achieves the "swing", exceptional and transformational results will come naturally.
Overview: CEO of Technology Business wants his Leadership team to be a High Performance team to meet Company Goals and be able to manage their departments without conflict.
Issues: Two members of the Leadership Team are unable to work together. There are verbal arguments in front of employees with daily conflict.
Goals: The CEO wants to keep both managers as they have longevity and skills necessary for the company. He wants them to work together and continue to grow the company.
Duration of Coaching: 4 months and semi-annual check-ins
Coaching:
- 1-1 coaching for each manager
- Teamwork coaching
- 2-Page strategic plan with clear goals, programs, and responsibilities
- Accountability training
Outcome: Managers working together with understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Increased self-awareness and a rebuilding of trust between the managers. Improvement of both managerâs performance and communication.
With more than two decades of experience behind me, I possess a wealth of insights that can be shared through my personalized One-on-One Executive Coaching and Leadership Team Development services. Additionally, our VISTAGE CEO Membership program provides a platform where like-minded CEOs convene to collaborate and acquire knowledge on how to foster and sustain top-notch performance.
6. Have you developed and are you executing business goals that lead to faster growth and profitability?
As an experienced executive coach, I strongly recommend taking a holistic approach to developing and executing strong business goals. The process begins with a well-designed hiring process and onboarding program that ensures new candidates will seamlessly integrate into your corporate culture. Once you have built a solid hiring process, the next step is to unify your team into a cohesive vision by setting clear, smart goals and expectations and conducting routine meetings.
At my firm, Coach4Execs, I specialize in helping businesses achieve sustained growth and success by ensuring that every member of the leadership team and their employees understand their roles within the organization and how to most effectively fulfill them. With more than two decades of executive coaching experience, I have the expertise to develop tailor-made solutions for your organization. After conducting an assessment of where your business is situated, I will curate a strategic plan that takes the appropriate approach to achieve the best results.
I offer a range of services to help businesses develop and execute smart business goals, including One-on-One Executive Coaching, Leadership Team Development, and VISTAGE CEO Membership programs. I am dedicated to sharing my insights and expertise with you, empowering you to get your business on track for faster growth and profitability. Contact me today to learn more and discover how Coach4Execs can help your business succeed.