eMPOWERING LEADERS
At a basic level, coaching is about helping someone create a desired result through improved behaviors as mutually determined at the beginning.
A coach can be helpful when someone, or someone else, has identified a need or when their conditions and needs have changed. The challenge could be that nothing has changed; things are stuck. Often, despite the human desire to improve, people may struggle to make necessary changes on their own.
Seeking validation of worth and success can also be a motivator for hiring a coach. Additionally, even the most successful individuals recognize the value of an external source of feedback to avoid complacency and avoid yes-men (most people need feedback and counsel from someone whose future is not tied to the organization or their interest in someone else’s corner office).
No two coaching projects are the same so I tailor my approach for each and every client. Even so, my work tends to follow a natural pattern, from Diagnostic to Design to Delivery.
I have been acquainted with John as a friend, wise counselor, and trusted advisor for over 20 years. His insights and acumen have made a huge impact in both my personal life and in the organizations I have led. His advice has always been pragmatic and no-nonsense. Many times he didn’t tell me what I wanted to hear, but what I needed to hear. Thankfully—he delivers his counsel with grace and appropriate humor!
If I asked this question to those who had John as an executive coach: ‘Looking back on your career, what are the three most impactful experiences you had that helped you become a more effective leader?’ Every one of them would say John.
John is the most thorough advisor I’ve ever worked with. He goes the extra mile to connect your values with his guidance, ensuring that you not only receive support but also find true fulfillment along the way.
Although I’ve had the good fortune to work with Executive Coaches at a number of firms, my time with John was by far the most meaningful and lasting of these experiences. Years later, the techniques and solutions he offered continue to deliver powerful results.You’ll find John is a gifted listener with a sage-like ability to break down a complex situation and then offer intuitive insight that cuts through the noise so often involved in politically charged situations. His approach is actionable, his demeanor focused and forward-thinking, and his advice is simple yet profound.
Whether responding to a specific professional challenge or simply looking to up your game, you’ll get there faster and in better shape with John’s advice and counsel.
John brings years of large corporate business experience and an intuitive interpersonal understanding to executive coaching that delivers the right advice at the right time. I have enjoyed John’s counseling over the years and find he is an encyclopedia of helpful ideas.