One to one coaching

'Unlike most business processes, which tend to reduce information to abstractions, executive coaching engages with people in customised ways that acknowledge and honour their individuality' The Wild West of Executive Coaching, HBR, November 2004

At the heart of what we do is the individual. Businesses thrive or fail on the performance of individuals, and especially individual leaders. 1-1 coaching provides a personalised, confidential, highly focused development opportunity for valued leaders, whether established or new into role.

This service enables key people to understand and build on those things at which they excel. It also highlights their blind spots, the impact they have on those around them and why they think and behave as they do.

It is common to break through challenges that have frustrated or held people back in their careers for years, and our clients frequently report that they are using the insights from 1-1 coaching many years after they worked with us.

The result ? Grounded, self-aware leaders, who inspire others and who exhibit the rare wisdom that comes from knowing how to lead with authenticity.

One to one coaching - further details

'When it was suggested that I work with a coach, I wasn't sure what to expect. However I have found it to be a truly enlightening experience - in fact I'd probably go as far as saying it has been 'life changing' ' Manager, Lloydstsb Bank

Purpose and Results

The purpose of one to one coaching is to enable the individual to contribute to their full potential.

The specific results will vary from person to person depending on the attributes they can build on, and the challenges they face.

It is common for leaders to gain promotions faster, rising further through the organisation than originally expected.

Managers grasp the difference between managing and leading in a fraction of the time it usually takes, and so start to really lead much sooner, building lasting leadership muscle as their coaching progresses.

Individuals overcome long-standing challenges in behaviour or mindset, to swiftly resolve conflict with others, to find that they can now make sense of work and their increasing seniority and challenge in the context of their life as a whole - the list goes on...

Above all, pretty much everyone finds that they feel more 'in the driving seat', and as a result, enjoy greater effectiveness at work, and so find both work, and the rest of life more fulfilling than ever before.

How it works

The structure of one to one coaching varies. It can be delivered face to face, by telephone, or through a combination of both. Commonly, leaders value very highly the opportunity to create a physical space in their busy lives by meeting face to face and away from the office.

The number and frequency of sessions is tailored to the work to be done, and the preference of the individual. Four to six face to face sessions of around 2 hours each over a period of six to twelve months is common, but no two relationships follow the same pattern. The service is always tailored to serve you and your goals.

Next Steps

If you think that this could be the service for you, or for one of your people, or if you are merely curious to find out more, either call or e-mail us to book a no-obligation conversation. This will allow you to explore the possibilities without pressure. We promise to come back to you within one working day, but will frequently respond within hours.

If at the end of the conversation, our service is still of interest, or is even merely intriguing, we can offer you the option to set up a meeting to explore further. If not, then we are probably not the right provider for you, and we may be able to refer you to someone who is better suited to your needs.