Terms of Engagement
SERVICES:
1:1 Executive Coaching
I offer a “chemistry” session free of charge to determine suitability and compatibility for both sides before embarking on a new assignment or taking on a new client.
Based on the client’s needs, I will recommend and commence a series of coaching sessions. Some clients prefer a tight schedule, perhaps weekly, others prefer bi-weekly or monthly. A typical series is 3 sessions with no expiry. Bulk sessions can be arranged as can a series of sessions over 1, 3 and 6 months.
A typical 1:1 plan might look like:
Overview
Pre-session work
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Agree brief to customise coaching and development plan
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Select psychometrics (TalentSage, 5Step and Tipping Point , Hogan, Strengthsfinder e.g. )
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Obtain and review performance reviews/ annual appraisals and any other relevant info
Sessions
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De-brief psychometrics, develop sense of self, strengths and areas for development
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Identify 2-4 key challenges for coaching support and leadership development
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Weave in any 360 feedback, peer or manager, to leadership development plan
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Provide regular input, support and advice
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Review progress against plan and assess next steps
Themes to include: Leader as Coach, Giving & Receiving Feedback, Developing Personal Brand, Storytelling, Influencing, Inspiring and Motivating Others, Flexing Leadership/Communication Styles, Role-Modeling, Managing Conflict, Networking
Team Coaching
I regularly engage in coaching and developing teams. Most recently I have been working with a leading creative advertising agency (10 years old, founder-led business of 100 staff in London plus 10 in NY, on-going) and an economic consulting partnership ( a group of 5-7 partners over several months).
A typical group coaching programme might look like the following:
Overview
Pre-session work
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Identify and agree coaching framework, delivery and desired outcomes across key themes
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Select and brief coaching participants and plan for both individual level and team goals/aspirations
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Select psychometrics/tools for use in coaching or leverage current/previously used tools (TalentSage suite of tools including 5Step, Tipping Point, Strengthsfinder, Hogan, etc.)
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Review appraisals (self/360), skills matrices, behavioural goal and any other relevant info to weave into sessions
Session Overview
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Define and work to agreed goals/objectives through workshops/group sessions on key themes
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Identify challenges for coaching support and leadership development
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Provide regular input, support and advice
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Review progress against plan and develop robust feedback loop
Possible Themes: Managing to Strengths, Managing Conflict, Leading with a Learning/Coaching Mindset, Managing Change, Leading in a High Growth Environment, Networking and Building Personal Brand