Question 1

Is executive coaching right for me?

Accepted Answer

Stretching you to be the very best leader you can be, the latest best practice coaching techniques will motivate, encourage and challenge you, equally. Through effective questioning, guidance and honest feedback, coaching will drive self-enquiry and proactive, decisive action.

Coaching will increase your confidence and clarity as you break through those barriers to find effective solutions to complex problems. Seizing control; you’ll take your business beyond the point you thought was achievable.

Elevating you and your team, you'll thrive professionally with a new sense of satisfaction and personal fulfilment.

As an effective, trusted and respected leader, you will develop a happy, resilient team culture, capitalising on the strengths of your workforce, maximising productivity, performance and that all-important bottom line.

Question 2

Why do I need professional coaching?

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Let’s be honest, being a leader is challenging; and sometimes, it is downright tough. Having a trusted, empathetic, experienced and crucially objective confidant, can be worth its weight in gold. It is surprisingly easy to get ‘stuck,’ so this supportive environment will prevent rumination and maintain your progression.

Outcomes and action-focused, I will keep you on track by gently holding you accountable at regular sessions. You will maintain focus and dedication as you reach your personal goals and strategic developmenttargets, faster and more effectively.

We all experience difficulties from time to time. Executive Coaching can be highly effective if you feel stuck, long to rediscover that spark of motivation or are looking to develop your leadership skills. You might be struggling to complete a familiar task, need to fend off a little Imposter Syndrome or urgently need to address that tricky work/life blend.

Question 3

Are executive coaching sessions confidential?

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As you would expect, anything discussed either on our initial consultation call or within any of our sessions, is respectfully treated with the utmost confidentiality. With over 16 years of senior leadership experience, I have walked in your shoes, so my clients can speak openly, honestly and without any judgement at all times, with no danger of it being mentioned outside our four walls.

Question 4

How long are one-to-one leadership coaching sessions? Do I need to make a big commitment?

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I understand that by the very nature of your role, you can feel somewhat time-poor. To ensure my clients get the best from my executive coaching courses, most standard sessions are 1.5 hours and should be booked every 4 – 6 weeks to maintain momentum.

All of my life coaching and business leadership coaching services are bespoke; they are designed specifically to be flexibly tailored around the specific needs of the individual, their organisation and their team.

Regular sessions boost effectiveness and progress. With that in mind, it’s always best to book multiple sessions together as this is the most effective way to maintain commitment to the programme, helping you prioritise your professional development.

Of course, should you need to rearrange, that’s fine. However, a minimum of 48 hours' notice of any necessary session cancellation would be appreciated.

Question 5

Is there homework?

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There are no set programme materials as life coaching/business coaching courses are all unique to each client. However, there will be specific actions in line with your specific goals set at each session; these will be reviewed at your following session to maintain progress and impetus.

Each programme is designed with the individual in mind, therefore so too are your precise actions or ‘homework’. This people-centric approach maximises professional career attainment, ensures the greatest leadership improvement and ultimately, your job satisfaction.

Question 6

Are executive coaching packages expensive?

Accepted Answer

I am often asked ‘Is professional coaching expensive?  ’ But the chances are that professional coaching is less than you think, with sessions starting at £350 when booking ten sessions or more.

Investing in your personal development will not only boost your individual performance by as much as 70%* and efficiencies but will also increase employee engagement and productivity by 50%*

A senior manager’s time is costly, professional coaching will maximise efficiencies and performance. In fact, recent research proved that executive coaching has a 788% return on investment . This is based on factors including increases in productivity, employee retention and overall business revenue growth. (Metrix Global study 2023).

Question 7

What professional experience, awards and memberships do you have?

Accepted Answer

I have over 20 years, of sales, marketing and senior leadership experience.A successful Director in the MedTech industry, I managed an expanding team of 30, substantially developing a resilient, corporate culture of inclusion, diversity and a strong sense of belonging. Together, we achieved substantial revenue growth taking the company from £1 million to over £7 million within 12 years.

As a professional business coach, I have many years of pro-bono coaching & mentoring experience, having delivered free leadership courses to charities and vulnerable individuals for the past 7 years.

I am a member of The Leader’s Council of the UK & Northern Ireland; I was awarded the Parliamentary Review Award and the Conscious Employer Award for High Employee Engagement as well as achieving the NHS England Best Practice Supplier status.

Question 8

How do I find the right professional coach for me?

Accepted Answer

The most important part of any successful relationship is finding a true connection. A genuine rapport, trust and mutual respect are vital between coach and client; the right fit ensures the greatest progress.

Right now, the chances are you don’t know who I am, nor I you. So, let’s jump on an initial call and have a chat?

I offer a free, no-obligation, consultation where you can tell me more about you, and I can share my approach with you. I pride myself on being friendly, approachable, kind and honest, so I think we will get along famously.

Question 9

How does executive coaching work?

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Leadership training for managers follows a relatively simple process. However, it is also fully adaptable, ensuring that it’s always highly personalised for the individual who remains front and centre.

Our initial consultation is an informal chat where we get to know one another. Tell me your goals, ambitions and the challenges you face as a leader and I’ll outline how professional coaching could support you, and what results you can expect.

From here, I will provide your bespoke proposal for your tailored, structured coaching programme. In our first face-to-face meeting, we will assign clear, practical steps and actions in line with your overall coaching objectives. Ensuring we maintain our outcomes-focused approach, with culpability, we will review these during subsequent sessions to report on your progress.

Question 10

Can I book individual coaching sessions?

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Any form of coaching works best when multiple sessions are booked together. This ensures that your personal development time is secured, and cannot easily be missed due to pressing work matters. This commitment builds momentum and increases effectiveness; keeping your coaching and the things we have discussed front of mind.

That said, I always endeavour to work flexibly around the needs of my clients, so if you would like to book individual sessions, this is fine, too.

Question 11

What is executive coaching not?

Accepted Answer

Strategic leadership training or executive coaching is not counselling or any other form of therapy; it is not instructional, teaching, mentoring or a form of sales training.

A professional business coach works with you enhancing your focus and motivation, maintaining focus on your goals, a particular task or challenge. The aim of a coach is to support you in becoming the very best version of your professional self, to guide and provide the open, honest feedback, which helps boost workforce engagement and fosters productive behaviours.

Question 12

Why do I need to pay for meeting facilitation?

Accepted Answer

The old adage, time is money, has maximum relevance when it comes to the role of a CEO or Managing Director.

Freeing up senior management’s highly valuable time, professional, external meeting facilitation provides highly cost-effective, efficient hosting in line with the corporate agenda, goals and overall strategy.

What’s more, the neutrality of an independent, third-party, offers a unique, fresh perspective that may otherwise be missed. Your team are likely to ‘openly say what they truly think’ when communicating with an impartial intermediary. Within a conflict resolution scenario, where assumption can lead to further complications, external facilitation will optimise communication, interpret the internal challenges objectively and clarify accountability to deliver a realistic, workable solution.

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