Executive Coaching
The demands on managers appear to be directly linked with the pace of change. Emphasis on the importance of technical competence has always been a key factor for managers; but forward looking organisations now recognise the equal importance of so called ‘soft skills’. ‘Soft skills’ can be harder to define, and even more difficult to develop, but they are an essential element of the skilled manager’s toolbox.
This why we offer the support of our highly skilled coaches who
- give specific input and on-going support to deal with blockages relating to behavioural and communication issues
- help to identify improvements in how a manager relates to his/her direct reports
- Provide a sounding board and guidance on confidential issues that may be difficult to raise in house
- Create a forum to rehearse new approaches and receive feedback on these
Style and Approach:
We are:
- Practical, supportive and flexible
- Available on or off site
- Ethical and respectful of confidences
- Structured
- Able to achieve results in up to six , one hour meetings, scheduled as required
- Able to use a variety of coaching models and approaches
- Able use of psychometrics and other exercises as appropriate
Diagnostic Session:
Meeting with Manager and Line Manager
Aims to:
- Agree the scope of the coaching assignment
- Clarify the code of conduct and ethics employed by the coach
- Answer queries and check our understanding of the assignment
Coaching Sessions:
Meeting One
Aims to:
- Clarify desired outcomes v current situation
- Explore what behaviours need to be used more and what to do less of
- Begin work on a ‘communication audit’
- Discuss beliefs, behaviours and positive intentions
- Examine the effects of change and transition
- Start a learning log
- Prepare for the next meeting
Meetings Two to Six
Aims to:
- Carry out progress updates
- Work on key areas with practical tips:
- How to build on strengths
- Deal with barriers around communication with emphasis on delivering key messages
- How to build rapport
- Recognising your personal impact
- How to be assertive
- How to clarify objectives
- Prepare for the next meeting
Fees:
Meetings are charged on an hourly rate of £200 exclusive of VAT. A typical assignment will be for 7 hours.
Terms and Conditions:
- Psychometrics will be charged at cost with prior agreement.
- Payment of invoices is required within 14 days of the invoice date or four weeks prior to the commencement of the programme, whichever is the earlier.
- Travel expenses will be at cost for rail and tube fares. Mileage is charged at 49p per mile
- Cancellations:
Cullen Scholefield will apply a charge of £100 should a candidate require a booked session to be cancelled and rescheduled. The following charges will apply:
11 - 20 days working days before the session 50% of the charge
6 -11 days working days before the session 75% of the charge
1 - 5 days working days before the session 100% of the charge
No refund will be made should a candidate withdraw from the programme
