Coaching is not a scientific operation…but if you strip away the jargon, you do end up with an intuitive, collaborative, process in which the coach can shift the angle of the problem.
So says Bartleby in the July 13, 2023 article in The Economist.
I think she’s spot on. It is not that individuals can’t do this themselves, but it can be pretty hard to do when you sit alone in a room. And, for senior leaders, it is often uncomfortable to talk with the board, peers or staff.
Therein lies the value of the executive coach.
This is a pretty balanced piece. It’s worth a read.
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