Frequently Asked Questions 

Most of our executive coaching is online video conferencing, though we also offer in person where location allows. Whilst coaching requires commitment and mutual respect to succeed, our aim is to make coaching accessible and convenient for our clients. Look at our page on the benefits of working with our executive coaches

A 1:1 coaching plan involves a series of personalised sessions focused on your specific goals. Each session includes reflective discussions, goal setting, and action planning to ensure targeted progress and measurable outcomes. Look at our blog on this topic to find out more

An executive coaching process typically includes an initial reflection that may involve a combination of need identification, objective setting, 360 discovery calls, sponsor insights, and a clear description of what the end-point success looks like. This is followed by a series of sessions addressing specific leadership challenges. The process aligns with the executive's career objectives and the organisation's strategic goals. Look at our blog on this topic to find out more

We encourage you to schedule an initial consultation. This allows you to discuss your concerns, explore potential benefits, and gain a clearer understanding of how coaching can address your specific needs. It's a no-obligation opportunity to assess the potential value of coaching for you. Look at our page on the benefits of working with our executive coaches

Yes, coaching is strictly confidential within legal requirements. We adhere to ethical standards that prioritise client confidentiality. What is discussed in coaching sessions remains private, providing a safe space for open and honest exploration of challenges and goals. Look here to see our confidentiality and privacy policy, and read our blog on this topic

No, your coaching conversations are confidential, regardless of who pays for the service. We uphold strict confidentiality standards to create a trustful environment for open communication and personal development. Look here to see our confidentiality and privacy policy, and read our blog on this topic

While multiple roles are involved, information about your coaching is treated with strict confidentiality. Your coach will only share perspectives and insights with your sponsor with your permission, and only when you are present in meetings with your sponsor. The Leadership Coaches have access to some areas of your coaching journey information for administrative and quality control reasons, but only with your permission. The Leadership coaches will never share your information with any third party, including your own organisation. Look here to see our confidentiality and privacy policy, and read our blog on this topic

Everyone who works with our coaches has private access to their own dedicated page on our coaching portal that provides effective and efficient communication in a wide range of ways. These include, worksheets, resources, links, messages, journaling, metrics, appointment booking, and action setting. Our coaching sessions are usually virtual but location permitting these can be face-to-face. Look at our page on the benefits of working with our executive coaches

Success of coaching is based on several factors, the coach-leader connection being a critical success factor. For this reason, our dedicated coaching directorate meets each coaching participant and learns about their goals, challenges and if they have a preferred style they would welcome in a coach. As all our coaches have a proven track record of coaching leaders to successful outcomes, you don’t have to worry about the credentials, we at The Leadership Coaches have taken care of that for you. After an initial chat with our coaching experts, we will suggest a couple of coaches for you to meet with for a chemistry call for you to assess compatibility and likewise for the coach to ensure they are confident that it’s a fruitful partnership. Look at our blog that covers this topic, look at our coaching process and also look at our coach profiles

Here at The Leadership Coaches, are known for our expertise in coach matching. In a complimentary discovery call with one of our coaching experts, we will find out more about you, your aspirations and any concerns you might have around coaching or the right coach, we’ll be keen to hear about people who bring out the best in you and any background that you might wish to find in a coach/coach-mentor and we’ll suggest a couple of coaches who might meet your needs. As we know how important the coach/coachee connection is we offer complimentary chemistry calls with as many of our coaches as required to ensure you find the right match for you. You can always look at our coach profiles [link] and let us know with whom you’d like your chemistry calls too. Look at our page on the benefits of working with our executive coaches

No. Currently, we focus on corporate coaching, ensuring our expertise is tailored to the specific needs of executives and leaders within organisations. Although this can be with one or two individuals, we often work with large organisations and support them from one to many with their executive coaching needs.

A typical coaching engagement involves a series of sessions, each tailored to address specific goals. The process begins with a contracting session, in which the coach and coachee gain clarity on their roles and expectations of one another, as well as creating some initial measures of success. In the following sessions, stronger objectives become clear and the coachee starts to realise their capabilities to resolve their own development needs with the input of an experienced executive coach. Look at our sample coaching process for a visual representation of how a typical executive coaching journey looks [link] and here for the benefits of working with our executive coaches

Sometimes to help you gain insight into how others see you, our coaches will have a set of short individual meetings with your colleagues (with your permission) to gain insight into what it’s like to work with you. The intention is to gain real insight into the strengths and challenges you have when deploying leadership within your organisation. These often take place early in the coaching journey, with the option to revisit later in the journey to review progress from an external perspective. Look at our page on the benefits of working with our executive coaches

The duration of a coaching partnership varies based on individual goals and progress. On average, a coaching engagement may last several months, ensuring sustained growth and development. Look at our page on the benefits of working with our executive coaches

Use the chemistry session to gauge the coach's approach, communication style, and how well they understand your needs. Ask about their coaching philosophy, experience, and past successes to ensure a strong fit. To get the most out of it, be open and transparent about your needs, as this will ensure the coach can respond to whether they do or don’t meet your specific requirements. Working with The Leadership Coaches means that you can be sure we will work hard to make sure you have a good match with your coach. Look at our page on the benefits of working with our executive coaches

A chemistry session is an initial meeting between the coach and coachee to assess compatibility and determine if there is a mutual understanding of goals and expectations. It's a crucial step in establishing a productive coaching partnership. Look at our page on the benefits of working with our executive coaches

We understand the demands of leadership. Working with an experienced and highly competent executive coach is an investment, and that includes an investment of your time. We make time for what we value, and we are confident that working with our coaches will be of high value to you and that you will want to prioritise the necessary time. Coaching is based on mutual respect and that includes respecting each other’s time. Our coaching is designed to be efficient, and accessible, to make best use your use of time. Look at our page on the benefits of working with our executive coaches

The coaching relationship involves key roles. The coach facilitates development, the coachee actively engages in the process, the sponsor supports the coaching journey with insight into day-to-day activities, and the client company ensures alignment with organisational goals and objectives. It is worth noting that for confidentiality, the coach will not have any contact with the company or the sponsor outside of meetings where the coachee is present, the coach’s’ focus is the coachee and keeping the integrity of that confidential relationship. Look at our sample coaching process for a visual representation of how a typical executive coaching journey looks [link] and here for the benefits of working with our executive coaches

Our coaching process involves the role of a sponsor, who has knowledge of the day-to-day activity, strengths, and challenges of the person being coached. The sponsor will be able to provide support and direct resources to aid the coaching journey. The sponsor will meet, together with the coach and the coachee, three times during the coaching journey to help set and revisit agreed objectives and outcomes and to celebrate success. Reflective documentation that accompanies these meetings allow for your company to measure success. Here at The Leadership Coaches, we have a team on hand that, together with our use of the latest technology, means as an organisation you are kept informed, you can measure ROI, evaluate, and produce case studies. Look at our sample coaching process for a visual representation of how a typical executive coaching journey looks [link] and here for the benefits of working with our executive coaches

Most coaching journeys with The Leadership Coaches comprise of six coaching sessions, three meetings with your coach and sponsor, and one contracting, expectation setting meeting with your coach. The coaching journey takes about 10 months to complete, which is about the time needed for transformational sustainable change. Additional sessions are often agreed as required. Look at our sample coaching process for a visual representation of how a typical executive coaching journey looks [link] and here for the benefits of working with our executive coaches

Quality is a top priority. We employ regular feedback mechanisms, quality assurance routines, progress reviews, and continuous professional development to ensure the ongoing excellence of our coaching services. Look at our ‘Coaching with a Sponsor’ process here to see how this is integrated into our process.

Success is measured through achieving set goals, building leadership capabilities and capacity, and positive behavioural changes. It is important that change is sustained, transformational, and has a direct positive impact on the person being coached, their team, and business outcomes. We use a combination of quality calls, documentation, 360 feedback and business metrics to provide measurable evidence of success. Look at our sample coaching process for a visual representation of how a typical executive coaching journey looks [link] and here for the benefits of working with our executive coaches

We understand the urgency of personal and professional development and we can work at pace. Once you express interest, we aim to match you with a suitable coach promptly, ensuring you can begin your coaching journey without unnecessary delays. Look here for the benefits of working with our executive coaches

Our executive coaching stands out due to our tailored approach. We understand that everyone and each organisation is unique, and we customise our coaching to address specific challenges and goals. Our coaches are carefully selected based on their expertise, ensuring a personalised and effective coaching experience. Where possible, we engage sponsors for each coaching participant, the sponsor is there to offer internal support and feedback to inform the coachee’s development, although conversations between the coachee and their coach remain confidential. Look at our sample coaching process for a visual representation of how a typical executive coaching journey looks [link] and here for the benefits of working with our executive coaches

We have a rigorous selection process to identify the best coaches. We look for a combination of experience, qualifications, and a proven track record of success. Our coaches undergo thorough assessments to ensure they align with our commitment to delivering high-quality coaching that brings tangible results. Look at our coach profiles to see what we mean [link], and here for the benefits of working with our executive coaches

Qualifications are essential. Our coaches are highly qualified, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise. A qualified coach adheres to ethical standards and possesses the necessary skills to guide you effectively on your professional journey. We also suggest you look for more than just a qualification, chat with us about our unique selection criteria having asked our most fussy clients what’s important to them. Look at our coach profiles to see what we mean [link], and here for the benefits of working with our executive coaches

Companies invest in coaching to foster leadership development, enhance decision-making skills, and accelerate the professional growth of their employees. Coaching contributes to improved performance, employee satisfaction, and overall organisational success. Most employers of choice offer coaching to their leaders at all levels across an organisation. Look here for the benefits of working with our executive coaches

Success in coaching is measured by the achievement of goals and positive changes in behaviour and performance. Regular assessments and feedback mechanisms ensure that coaching remains aligned with your evolving needs. At The Leadership Coaches we follow a successfully tried and tested approach which includes using our coaching portal for completing preparation and reflection activities, we measure at the start, middle and end- point of coaching to learn more about whether you (and if appropriate, your sponsor) are noticing the required changes to aid your development. Rest assured coaching conversations are confidential between the coachee and their coach, only information the person being coached chooses is shared with the organisation. Look at our coaching process [link] to see how we build in coaching success, and look at the benefits of working with our executive coaches

Highlight the tangible benefits of coaching, such as improved leadership skills, enhanced decision-making, increased levels of engagement and motivation, less conflict and better relationships, improved retention, and increased productivity. Emphasise the positive impact on individual and team performance and align these to outcomes in the company's strategic objectives. Sometimes it is worth stating what executive coaching will help avoid, such as elevated levels of attrition, low morale, toxic environments, lack of tolerance, dependency on leaders, micro-management, and rigid inflexible structures. Look at our coaching process to see how we build in coaching success, and look at the benefits of working with our executive coaches

Executive coaching is what we do, but we have expertise in areas such as leadership development programs, team coaching, and workshops, where coaching forms a part of an overall strategic approach. Look at the benefits of working with our executive coaches

Clients range from individual executives to entire organisations. Our services cater to leaders, managers, and professionals seeking personalised coaching to enhance their skills and contribute to overall organisational success. Our team coaching enables executive teams to work as one team to turbocharge their effectiveness and success. Look at the people who have invested in our executive coaching and look at the benefits of working with our executive coaches

We work across various sectors, including finance, technology, healthcare, and more. Our coaches possess diverse industry experience, ensuring our coaching is relevant and effective across different professional landscapes. Look at the organisations who have invested in our executive coaching and look at the profiles of our executive coaches

We coach a diverse range of individuals, including C-suite executives, mid-level managers, and high-potential professionals. Our tailored approach ensures that coaching meets the unique needs of everyone, regardless of their current position. Look at the profiles of our executive coaches and see the benefits of working with our executive coaches

The payment structure depends on the arrangement between the individual and the company. In many cases, companies invest in coaching as part of their leadership development initiatives. Look at the benefits of working with our executive coaches

We serve clients globally, leveraging technology to provide online coaching for those unable to attend in person. Our reach extends to diverse regions, ensuring accessibility for executives and professionals worldwide. Look at the organisations who have invested in our executive coaching and look at the profiles of our executive coaches

Our coaches undergo extensive training to ensure cultural sensitivity and competence. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment, and our diverse team of coaches can effectively address the unique challenges and opportunities within a multicultural organisation. At The Leadership Coaches one of our core values is ‘Living diversity, equity and inclusion’ in all that we do. Look here to see more about us and our value driven approach

Yes, we can arrange for you to speak with a previous client who has experienced outcomes through our coaching. This allows you to gain first hand insights into the coaching process and its impact on professional development. Contact us here to begin the conversation

Our coaches undergo rigorous assessments, including comprehensive evaluations of their qualifications, experience, and coaching competencies. This ensures that our team consists of highly skilled professionals committed to delivering exceptional executive coaching services. Look at the profiles of our executive coaches and see the benefits of working with them

Yes, our coaches receive regular supervision from a qualified coach supervisor. This practice fosters continuous improvement, provides a platform for reflection, and ensures the highest standards of coaching excellence. Look at the profiles of our executive coaches and see the benefits of working with them

Absolutely, our coaches boast extensive experience in working with executives. Their proficiency in understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by executives ensures impactful coaching outcomes. Look at the profiles of our executive coaches and see the benefits of working with them

We adhere to a robust code of ethics that prioritises confidentiality, respect, and integrity. Our commitment to ethical practices ensures a trustworthy and confidential coaching environment. You can find our code of ethics here

We offer executive coaching and team coaching to an excellent standard. Part of what makes The Leadership Coaches unique is how we integrate needs analysis, coach matching, ongoing sponsor support, quality assurance, resources, ROI calculations, and case studies, all through our coaching portal, to offer a complete holistic wrap-around service. We focus on sustainable, transformation change, which has lasting measurable impact on outcomes. Look at our coaching process to see how we build in coaching success, and look at the benefits of working with our executive coaches

Our coaching provision management involves a collaborative approach. We work closely with you to understand your organisation and your organisational needs. By aligning with your values, aims, processes and objectives, we can ensure a seamless and effective coaching program. Look at our coaching process to see how we build in coaching success, and look at the benefits of working with our executive coaches