Should I Hire an Executive Coach?

Executive coaching is for highly self-reflective business leaders; CEOs, executives, managers, emerging leaders, and entrepreneurs. Coaching is effective for business leaders who can say, “I want to get from here to there, but I’m not sure how to do it.”  Coaching works best when you know what you want to accomplish.

If you haven’t experienced executive coaching before, you will be shocked at the power of teaming up with another person whose sole objective is to help you attain your peak potential. You will find that you will be listened to in a way that you have never experienced before. The value that you will get from your conversations will be beyond anything else you have ever done for yourself.  Deciding to invest in your future and deciding to hire a coach will be the best professional and personal decision of your life.  It will act as a reboot of your commitment to your professional goals and your desire to live a happier, more fulfilling life.

The first major step is to schedule a free consultation. 

What to expect in the consultation:

  • 20-30-minute relaxed conversation

  • A high level exploration of your current challenges and foreseen areas for future growth

  • Identify how you can best be supported

  • Go over expectations and requirements for a successful coaching relationship

During the consultation your coach will determine the following:

  • Do you have a high level of commitment to the coaching process?

  • Are you truly coachable?

  • How committed are you to your development as a leader?

  • Do you have the proper resources and support?

I am sure you have your own set of guidelines and expectations that you will need to explore before deciding if the coach is good fit for you.

Here are some important questions to consider in your first conversation with your coach:

  • Can you relate to your coach?

  • Do you feel comfortable sharing what is important to you?

  • Are you being listened to?

  • Does your coach have the skills to help you create lasting change?

  • Is your coach someone you could partner with over the course of 6 – 12 months?

I hope you find this summary helpful and good luck on your coaching search! 

Sasha Lustgarten, Sleep Specialist, MFT, LPCC, is a therapist and coach for Silicon Valley’s most dedicated founders and leaders. If you are committed to personal and professional development, then Sasha’s counseling is designed specifically for you.