Leadership Coaching

“Transforming Talented People into Great Leaders.”

A Leadership Development Program for High-Potentials, High-Performers, and New Leaders…

Great companies require strong leadership development at all levels. And leadership takes many forms throughout the organization; through both formal and informal roles.

But the one thing that all good leaders have in common, in any capacity, is the ability to relate well with others.

The leadership potential may be evident: strong technical skills and results; good depth of knowledge and learning-agility; solid understanding of the organization’s goals…

But the finer skills of interpersonal management have yet to be developed.

This lack of experience can cause undue stress to the new or aspiring leader; as well as potentially costly disruptions to the team or business unit.

The actions taken by the new leader in the first few months on the job can have a significant impact on his or her failure or success – and research shows that 40% of newly promoted leaders fail within the first 18 months. Research also shows that coaching typically yields an ROI of 5 to 7 times the initial investment; although less than a quarter of all new leaders are afforded the coaching they need to be successful in their roles.

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The Program

The leadership coaching program helps high-achieving individuals develop the interpersonal skills and confidence they need to be successful in a leadership role or team environment. We'll begin with a conversation to ascertain whether coaching is the most appropriate vehicle at this time. If we agree that it is, we'll start with various self-assessment tools to identify the skills and behaviours the client wants to develop.

We then collect data about the client’s interpersonal leadership skills through existing documentation, standardized personality and skills assessments, and customized 360-degree feedback interviews with key stakeholders. The assessment data is used to develop personally-meaningful goals that are aligned with the organization’s leadership competencies and business strategy.

We’ll work together three times a month for 3 to 6 months to develop the client’s skills, habits, and behaviours; continually tracking progress as we proceed. At the end of the engagement we'll assess the client’s growth with a final set of 360-degree feedback interview data, from which we'll develop a self-directed plan for continued success.

Benefits to the Company

• Retention of your top performers
• Stronger leadership in the organization
• Reduced employee turnover (people don’t leave jobs; they leave managers)
• Improved team productivity, efficiency, and quality of work (all affecting the bottom line)

Benefits to the Client

• Increased confidence in decision-making abilities and interpersonal interactions
• Feeling more effective, organized, focused, and balanced
• A more productive and cohesive team; higher team morale and better relationships
• Higher levels of skill and greater opportunities for advancement

The Coaching Framework

The coaching framework is a unique hybrid of executive coaching and leadership psychology; governed by both behavioural and developmental coaching and psychology models. I understand what makes a great leader in the workplace; and we'll focus on capacities that align with the strategy, vision, and values of your organization.

Service Guarantee

The fee for this program is $1800. If for some reason at the end of the program all key stakeholders (typically the client, the client’s manager, and/or the HR or LD sponsor) agree that the program was not helpful, your entire fee will be refunded.

Testimonials

“Working with Chris as a coach has helped provide me with a calming sense of perspective, which allowed me to generate new solutions and strategies…”  (more)
Amber Brown, P.Eng, Technical Safety Engineer, AMEC

“Chris’s psychological slant to his coaching style helped me to elucidate strengths I had not been aware of…” (more)
Wendy Morris, Sales Manager

“Chris had a very unique and effective approach to his coaching style by combining his strengths as a coach with his strengths in psychology…”  (more)
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“During the early stages of our new company we wanted to lay the ground work for effective communication and leadership at the top of the company…” (more)
P.L. (President and CEO, EcoHealth Company)

“Chris has been my coach for nearly two years. The experience has been inspirational, and highly rewarding in every aspect of my life. I have the utmost confidence in Chris and would highly recommend his services in any capacity.”
D.T. (Director, Business Development)

Recent Clients

I have worked with many leaders in the Calgary area, through both individual contracts and the following organizations:

AMEC
IHS Energy
Government of Alberta
Detechtion Technologies
Shepell-FGI
Aventa Addiction Treatment for Women
EcoHealth Company
EnCana Corporation
Talisman Energy
Computer Troubleshooters

Please e-mail to enquire about coaching services for you or your organization.