LEADERSHIP COACHING

"Increased self-awareness is now recognised as a characteristic essential to career success
and improved executive leadership". 

The Korn Ferry Institute 

What is leadership coaching?

“Coaching” is a Professional-Coachee relationship that is designed to facilitate the creation/development of personal, professional or business goals and to develop and carry out a strategy/plan for achieving those goals. 

Leadership coaching is rapid, effective, focused on your career or business and aimed at mid to senior levels of management; team leaders, Associates, Directors and Partners.

1:1 Leadership coaching

Leadership coaching, conducted on a 1:1 basis, is where we work together on agreed targets to develop your individual performance capabilities and to achieve organisational results. Activities or resources,  to help you achieve your goals, might be recommended between scheduled sessions. These may include relevant articles, questionnaires, assessments or models that support the thinking or actions of you or your company. 

A coaching journey typically runs for six sessions (a 1.5hr session every 3-4 weeks). Time between sessions allows you to think, reflect, practice new behaviours and carry out intended actions. Some clients prefer ad-hoc coaching (short intensive, or on an as-needed basis) or quarterly/bi-annual reviews. I am happy to talk about what is right for you and your situation. 

All coaching operates under a confidentiality agreement and within each coaching session, at coaching midpoints and at completion, there is opportunity to give and receive feedback on the coaching journey. 

Leadership coaching in a Group format

Leadership coaching - with the focus on the individual - can take place in a small group format (min 3 people). Each member takes a turn to be the focal client whilst other group members act as an additional coaching resource. This method is good for peer groups (e.g. team leaders, women in architecture, associates) and is cost effective. Coaching is typically run for six sessions (a 2hr session every 3-4 weeks). Read more…

Coach In-residence

This is where I come into your office on an ongoing and regular basis (e.g. monthly). My availability is to both individuals and teams, booked in advance or on the fly. This is a bespoke service to your company and allows employees to have ongoing career support in a confidential environment. This may include workshops and facilitated lunchtime talks that increase collaboration and inclusion.  Read more... 

Who is Leadership Coaching for?

Senior leaders  | focus, strategy, change

As a director, partner, or a senior staff member you may be confident taking on new tasks, and may feel that an objective, independent point of view would help achieve a new level of performance. You may also find that by developing a higher level of self-awareness, you will acquire and sharpen skills needed to lead, invoke change and articulate your business vision.  If leaving the company, outplacement or transition support provides you with structure and guidance towards your new career option and preserves the morale of those remaining in the company.

Women leaders  | support, stretch, voice

As a woman in senior management, you want to feel confident articulating ideas and views from team to board level. Exploring your working style in a safe and supportive environment would help you achieve a new level of performance. As a role model and leader, coaching equips you with strategies to overcome obstacles, fostering a strong sense of self-belief.

Support during critical transition points helps you to navigate change, such as moving from mid- to senior-level management, or when decelerating your career to start a family. Self-awareness, conscious behaviour, stretching your comfort zone and active career management are competencies for your success.

Maternity or long-leave returner  | confidence, resilience, balance

Returning from maternity leave, you’d like to hit the ground running and increase your visibility in the office. Increasing your confidence and heightening resilience levels will positively impact your return to professional life. Relationship management is key, along with maintaining balance and flexibility.

Associates and senior designers  | structure, mobility, growth

You may have specific personal or business objectives to meet, along with a desire for forward mobility. Whether focusing on career advancement or balancing external commitments, you’ll want a sound structure for achieving your goals and a coaching partnership that will help you manage the transition and grow. 

Team leaders  | delegation, appreciation, enquiry

As an architect responsible for leading or managing a team, coaching can involve looking at data-driven feedback, developing your strengths and exploring areas that would benefit from improvement or change. Discussions may be around personal communication, delegation, appreciation and conflict scenarios. 

Contact Karen Fugle today to learn how SleepingGiant can help you.
E. karen@sleepinggiant-consulting.com   M. +44 (0) 77628 11703