Coaching, Communication and C Level
I was recently working with a regional MD who had left his company (on good terms), and weighing his options. With a solid industry reputation, he has no shortage of choices to ponder. One possible option was with a large MNC, and he
Read MoreThe Business Dietitian
When I coach someone, the goal is often a behavioural change, similar to changing a food or tobacco craving. Although I can’t lose someone else’s weight or kick their habit, I can usually help guide them to be better than they are, change some patterns, and ultimately improve their presence. The ideal time to use […]
Read MoreCoaching Conversations
I met with someone a while ago to determine whether he wanted coaching, and for him to eyeball me. He came out swinging. A Hobson’s Choice in a way, as his boss had instructed that we meet. A senior exec with a regional role, many years work experience and quite knowledgeable in his business, here’s […]
Read MoreCareer Coaching And Swish, Swish..Kobe And The Changing Game Plan
Here are my career coaching thoughts on the changing game plan. There was an article in today
Read MoreThe good coach
The actor David Duchovny wrote a widely read op-ed in the Wall St Journal the other week. Titled, “What A Good Coach Does”, he recalls his high school basketball days in New York. Long hair, cursing on the court, jumping up and down every time he scored. “I was concerned with how many points I […]
Read MoreHigh drama Obama
In my last blog I mentioned a confrontational leader who made people uncomfortable with his selective anger. A [successful] boss will know how to be
Read MoreWhy a boss cannot coach (Part II)
How often do I hear a Senior manager proudly tell me how much time they spend with their key staff; after work for drinks, opening a bottle of wine in the office and putting their feet up to talk, Friday afternoon pizzas, inviting them over to barbeque or swim, knowing their families, and the importance […]
Read MoreWhy a boss cannot coach (Part I)
I hear senior management (whether CEOs, MDs, Directors, take your pick of title) increasingly say they’re interested in coaching their key people, and more books (and speakers) trying to show how the boss can act as Chief Coach. It cannot be done, and the sooner a boss-or a subordinate-realises that, all the better for everyone. […]
Read MoreWound-up exec
Phone call yesterday, senior software exec who just got a promotion and pay raise to run an AP sales division, doing what he likes to do..The promotion came from his old boss in the US, new boss in Asia doesn’t seem as keen in letting him run the division, wants to get more involved with […]
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