2. executive coaching
A great coach is a sounding board, a strategist, a counsellor, a partner.
For years, athletes and executives alike have leveraged outside counsel to excel. Stepping into the C-suite is a far bigger and more comprehensive leap than most leaders realize. It’s not just subtle change that is required, it’s complete transformation. Outside counsel is not only recommended, but essential, because it’s lonely at the top and the feedback, friendships and development insights stop coming.
Having a confidante outside the organization is a game-changer. I have been a CEO and Executive coach and confidante for over 20 years. My clients have called me when they are in a career crisis or at an organizational inflection point. When they have received unsolicited requests to buy their business or when their confidence has been rocked. When they need an unbiased ear as they work through their toughest decisions or navigating a new challenge with their boards. When they have faced challenges like covid and tariffs and constant macro chaos and disruption, to talk through ideas and opportunities.
A great coach is an essential part of your leadership team. Don’t go it alone.