Executive Coaching

Coaching that makes business professionals more successful and happier.

Coaching asks questions, consultancy gives advice. We combine both, with mentoring and sparring, depending on what you need.

One coach, four roles

Research by Joost Drieman (2019) showed that business professionals want more than only questions or only advice. Our coaches switch between four roles, backed by over 35 years of international business experience: we speak the language of executives.

  • Coaching Incisive questions that help you find your own answers.
  • Consultancy Expert advice on strategy, organization and business insights.
  • Mentoring Experience and perspective from someone who has been there.
  • Sparring Challenge, out-of-the-box thinking and a sounding board at the highest level.

Coaching topics

Every program starts from your goals. These are the topics we work on most, in four areas.

Development

Know yourself better, find your drive and grow into your next role.

Self-awareness

The better you know yourself, the better you operate. We work on awareness of your character, feelings, motives and lifestyle, which differ for every person, stage of life and level of experience.

Motivation and performance

What drives you, where does motivation come from and why do we lose it? We link it to your values, beliefs and passion, because more motivation leads to better performance.

Unleashing your potential

What could you accomplish if you used your full potential? We assess where you stand and build a plan that bridges your vision with your future success.

Career path guidance

Informed decisions about your career: incisive questions about your history, aspirations, talents and motivation, followed by a plan with tangible steps. The result is more confidence and direction.

Confidence

Your belief in yourself determines your success. Using NLP techniques, risk thinking and what-if scenarios, we remove doubt and uncertainty, so you decide, negotiate and share your opinion with more confidence.

Strategic and critical thinking

Thinking skills are a core competency. We work with the six critical thinking skills of the APA Delphi Report, associative and innovative thinking techniques and the disciplines of strategic thinking, for better focus, alignment and agility.

Mental toughness

The ability to manage doubts, worries and setbacks that keep you from succeeding. We start from the neuroscience and psychology of mental toughness and zoom in on what you need to focus on.

Performance

Lead, organize and deliver results, also under pressure.

Organizing your business to excel

Every shareholder wants the company to do better than last year, whatever the market does. We are your sparring partner, sounding board and consultant on new opportunities, business models, go-to-market strategies and organizational set-ups.

Leadership transformation

Leaders must turn vision into strategy and execution in every new situation. We look at your performance, skills and achievements against new leadership requirements, so you feel and come across as more competent and confident.

Motivation

Too much on your plate, limiting beliefs, procrastination or an unclear purpose: we look for the reasons behind a lack of motivation and set clear goals together.

Discipline and focus

Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments. We review your priorities, goals and habits and introduce methods that strengthen discipline and focus.

Workload, stress and work-life balance

How to deal with stress and deadlines, the Eisenhower model, perfectionism and doing more in less time, so you find a healthy balance and the right mindset.

Cooperation

Work better with others, from your team to the board.

Charisma and personal presence

We work on character, confidence and congruence, and pay attention to body language, voice and humor, so people enjoy working with you and respect your opinion.

Assertiveness

Convey what you feel and want in a clear, reasonable and direct way, including saying no constructively. The result: better relationships with customers, suppliers, colleagues, your team and your manager.

Teamwork and team leadership

How teams work: their dynamics, spirit and inspiration, how to lead them and co-create, and which interactions are needed.

Relationships and communication

Empathy, respect, trust and communication are the ingredients of good relationships. You learn to build and maintain strong relationships with every stakeholder.

Well-being

When feeling stuck, worried or stressed gets in the way of performing.

Personal well-being

We look at the root cause of how you feel, discuss alternative views and support you with an action plan. The first signs of improvement are often visible after a couple of sessions.

Stress, anxiety and burnout

Less focus, feeling out of control or very tense are often signs of stress. We discuss what causes it and how to respond and think differently, so you feel back in control.

Ready for your next step?

An introductory conversation is the start: we discuss your situation, your goals and how coaching can help you move forward.

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