Executive coaching is more than just a series of nice, but unconnected, conversations, says Peter Stewart. “It’s a development process with real teeth and traction in it” to help leaders meet goals.

In this episode, Peter and Daniel demystify the coaching process with a look at their five-step approach to coaching. This approach identifies clear objectives, sets measurable and time-bound goals, and integrates feedback to help leaders course correct as they progress.

Anyone can benefit from a coaching engagement. “It is not about the coach,” says Daniel. “It is about what you need, and for you to be confident and comfortable to be a self-advocate for your own development.”

Tune in to learn:

• The most common objectives leaders have when working with a coach
• The value of feedback in coaching
• The one thing you should know to optimize your coaching experience

Plus, insights from Gallup on the relationship between feedback and employee engagement, and a flashback to the struggles of owning a home sprinkler system.

In this episode:

2:08 – Memory Lane

5:32 – Insight of the Week

11:20 – Topic: The 5 Steps of Great Coaching

13:49 – Step 1: Establishing the Objective

21:16 – Step 2: Understanding Through Assessment

24:20 – Step 3: Providing Feedback

28:47 – Step 4: Identifying Goals

32:52 – Step 5: Following Up with Support

36:48 – Lightning Round

Gallup: “How Effective Feedback Fuels Performance”

Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

Podcast Episode 13: How to Create an Effective Action Plan for Development

The Five Steps of Great Coaching

How the Right Coach Can Ease a New Executive Transition

10 Questions to Ask to Best Develop Your Individual Action Plan

6 Ways to Become Aware of Your Leadership Blind Spots

Eight Skills of Great Coaching Managers

6 Keys to Setting Yourself Up for Success with an Executive Coach

White Paper: Coaching for Organizational Growth: A Powerful Resource for Maximizing Human Capital

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