Leadership is a challenging role, and CEOs often face unique struggles. From feeling overwhelmed by work to lacking responsibility in the coaching relationship, executive coaching can help CEOs overcome these challenges. Jerry Swain, a highly recognized and successful CEO and entrepreneur, and partner of CEO Coaching International, explains how. When it comes to hiring, CEOs often have to make decisions quickly.
An executive coach can help them take the time to hire the right people for the job. By taking 6 to 12 months to hire, CEOs can build the dream teams they aspire to build. One of the most common reasons for hiring a coach is feeling overwhelmed by work. An executive advisor can provide guidance on how to manage their time, schedule their day and delegate tasks more effectively.
This way, they never have to feel out of control.
An executive coach can provide an unbiased perspective
. They can help analyze the company's overall needs and set priorities. They can also help CEOs find the best way to do something, whether it's reducing their budget or saving time.The last area that needs to be addressed is the lack of responsibility embedded in the coaching relationship. If the coach is constantly late for training conversations or reschedules them, or ignores opinions and experiences, then there's a problem. For coaching to be effective, it is crucial that the coach helps the CEO to know himself better. An executive coach is someone they can talk to freely, without feeling exposed or jeopardizing their credibility or reputation.
Ultimately, an executive coach can help CEOs overcome the three main challenges they face: feeling overwhelmed by work, lacking an unbiased perspective and lacking responsibility in the coaching relationship. With an executive coach by their side, CEOs can gain clarity, focus and confidence to achieve what matters most.
