At one point, the whole idea probably sounded esoteric and maybe even a little silly.
Why would an executive--someone gifted and talented enough to climb to the top rungs of the corporate ladder need coaching from an outsider? If anyone was capable enough not to need that helping hand, it would be part of a business' leadership team, right? Over the years people have learned that isn't the case.
Everyone can use some outside perspective and insight.
There's always room for improvement--it doesn't matter if you toil in the mail room or the board room.
Executive coaching has chipped away at the arguments against it and is now an entrenched part of the business world.
That's because it works.
Consider just three of the many reasons you should fall in love with executive coaching.
First, an outside perspective can aid in correcting or changing behavior patterns that are standing in the way of optimal job performance.
No one is good at everything.
That includes company leadership.
Someone who consistently runs into personality conflicts but who's otherwise a perfect exec, for instance, could benefit from a coach who might be able to provide insights and systems for dealing with others in a more effective manner.
Second, coaching can allow businesses to function with their existing rosters when they'd otherwise need to go through the pain and suffering of top level turnover.
Sometimes, execs who aren't "getting the job done" don't need to be dismissed or demoted.
With a little work and tutelage, they can go from lackluster to wonderful.
Third, a good coach can perform a valuable stepping stone function.
There's a difference between being a junior executive and part of the top leadership squad.
That transition isn't always easy.
Quality executive coaching can make the process of moving up the ladder more comfortable and can instill a newly promoted leader with the confidence and perspective necessary to hit the ground running.
What once seemed strange is now commonplace.
Executive coaching is widely recognized as a valuable tool to improve performance, efficiency and profitability.
Years of coaching and countless episodes of personal experience reveal its substantial potential to help any company.