Lorena Alves
Lacerda, PCC
Sonja Robinson,
ACC
Brazil
Switzerland
“One strategy that I use ...
is to keep clarity around
the results ...”
It’s no surprise to Executive Coaches that
the majority of our clients have a very
limited vision of themselves as leaders.
One strategy that I use to support them in
their development journey is to keep clarity
around the results of interviews with their
“stakeholders” and bring this information
into the session every time I feel they’re
forgetting how much of an impact they have
on the people they’re in relationship with.
Holding this clarity helps them deal with
the challenges of the change process and
increase their willingness to change. This, in
turn, impacts their ability to focus on their
action plan and carry out the daily steps
necessary to transform their leadership style
instead of resisting change.
“... I employ a
structured approach ...”
In my coaching, I employ a structured
approach, focused conversations and goaland results-oriented guidance enabling
the client to formulate a personal strategy
for going above and beyond expectations,
excelling in his performance and reaching his
maximum potential.
Six core principles sustain my strategic
coaching approach:
1) The client is resourceful.
2) The coach’s role is to develop the
client’s resourcefulness through skillful
questioning, challenge and support.
3) Coaching addresses the whole person—
past, present and future.
4) The client sets the agenda.
5) The coach and the client are equals.
6) Coaching is about change and action.
Coaching World
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