H.R. And The Executive Coach
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Executive Coaching – The Sage
H.R. Solution
As most HR departments continue to feel the pressures of
higher Human performance with fewer Resources to accomplish their
mission - the frustration grows. Whether is it is downsizing,
upsizing or rightsizing the organization or dealing with performance
or succession issues – the burden often falls on the HR. The place
more companies and their Executives are turning to is the Executive
Coach. Like Merlin to King Arthur – the Sage can give the King a
relationship to explore the challenges of being King or Queen in
fair times and foul. The Executive Coach can offer the Executive a
context for reflection and refreshment. It is lonely at the top –
but it does not have to be with an effective Executive Coach.
One of the reasons H.R. professionals use the Executive Coach
solution is the flexibility it offers. Executive Coaching offers the
alternatives of an ongoing resource, a fixer in a crisis and a way
to salvage a valuable person who is floundering. These outside
specialists allow the company and the Executive to benefit from a
third party solution who can be an important bridge where there has
been conflict or change.
For Executives who are going through a career or performance slump –
the Executive Coach provides a relationship where you can explore
the many factors contributing to the challenging time. Unlike a
colleague or subordinate in the company where disclosures of
uncertainty or frustration could undermine their leadership – the
Executive Coach can be there to listen and reflect. The opportunity
to put into words the difficulties faced can liberate the Executive
who would be otherwise reluctant to speak about it. This process
when guided by an Executive Coach begins to give the Executive the
opportunity to rediscover the greatness within and return to the
confidence that had been their hallmark before the slump. Along with
identifying the challenges and disappointments, the Executive can
begin to craft their future. The Executive Coach is able to be the
one who serves both the Company and the Executive during this time
as an independent actor. The Executive has the support of the
Company through the Executive Coach but the Company is able to be
arm’s length through the relationship. This gives the Executive a
new lease on their career with the Company or a clear understanding
of a time to move on.
When a move is necessary – the Executive Coach can provide a
positive support to make the transition to the next chapter a
successful one for the Executive. Having a forward-looking approach
that learns the lessons from the past but concentrates on the future
can change the separation experience. That is a key reason why some
Executives look back on their former employers with anger and
bitterness while others can look back on the good achieved together.
How these relationships end can make a big difference in how the
former Company is viewed long term – something that will potentially
enhance or injure the brand. Investing in a positive exit experience
is good for everyone – and effective Executive Coaches can be a key
part of that story.
While all of this is true at the most senior levels, it is also true
of management on all levels as each cluster of the company has its
own issues of leadership and team that the area manager influences
for better or for worse. For that reason, Executive Coaches are not
just for the CEOs but for every layer of management where the
Company has an investment in personnel to protect.
Some Sage advice – find the Executives who could benefit from an
Executive Coach now and you will improve the quality and length of
your Executive’s stewardship of your company.
VIP Executive Coaching
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