Theories & Concepts
2 Days
| Purpose: |
An orientation to the theory
and concepts of executive coaching.
 Emphasizes the
importance of connecting business and people issues in
leadership coaching. |
| Topics: |
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Definition of executive coaching as both organizational
intervention and leadership development,
e.g., working with leaders to align teams and streamline decision
making to achieve business results.
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Capacities and skill requirements of
executive coaches.
- Distinctions among several coaching methods -
behind-the-scenes, "live action", one-on-one, and group
coaching.
- Systems-based coaching models, e.g., seeing the
patterns leaders co-create with their organizations that promote
or impede business results; resisting overfunctioning for leaders;
holding a neutral stance while bringing your own convictions and
talents to bear; assessing and mapping alignment issues; and attending
to the system co-created by you and your client.
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| Prerequisites: |
none |
| Training Features: |
8-to-1 participant/instructor
ratio; emphasis on experiential, application-focused exercises. |
| Bonus: |
a free copy of Executive
Coaching with Backbone and Heart by Mary Beth O'Neill |
| CEU credits: |
1.4 |
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