What is Leadership coaching ? 

Leadership coaching is the development of capable and talented individuals in a position of leadership, to help them successfully work with employees and develop your business. 

Coaching empowers leaders to do their best work. 

Some benefits of Leadership coaching 

• Improved self-awareness.
• Better understanding of leadership qualities and skills.
• Increased communication skills and performance.
• Increased work productivity, free thinking, and positive work culture.
• Openness new possible ways of working, different points of view and insights.
• Fresh perspective and increased confidence.
• Job and life satisfaction.
• Empowerment of self and others.
• Increased employee retention and engagement.
• Increased team performance.

Leadership coaching is a beneficial way of improving and developing self, whilst also having extended benefits throughout the teams and whole organization. 

When is it useful ? 

Leadership coaching is useful when you are a new people leader or transitioning into a new leadership role. It is also useful for aspiring leaders who want to move into leadership roles from individual contribution roles. 

You should also consider leadership coaching when you want to improve your leadership skills, when you want to improve your communication skills, when you want to improve your decision-making skills, when you want to increase your confidence and motivation, when you want to improve your work-life balance, and when you want to increase your productivity and job satisfaction . 

Leadership coaching is also effective when teams are working towards long-term goals, when leaders need to inspire and motivate employees to perform at a higher level, and when leaders need to build and foster trust with their teams. 

Myths busted ! 

Some common misconception about leadership coaching are:

• Coaching is only for people who are struggling.
• Coaching is only for executives.
• Coaching is too expensive.
• Coaching is a sign of weakness.
• Coaching is only for people who are looking for a new job.

However, leadership coaches can be helpful for people at all stages of their leadership. 

If you’re looking to develop your leadership style and learn new skills, it’s a sign you’re ready to work with a leadership coach.