How to Convince Your Boss They Need a Coach
Suggesting to your boss, or any highly seasoned executive, that they might benefit from having a coach may feel like a career-limiting move. Even when the need for executive coaching seems obvious, the decision must ultimately belong to the leader. The real objective is to create the conditions where they can opt in without feeling exposed, diminished, or cornered. There are five steps to frame the conversation using strategy, empathy, and restraint: 1) Understand the real barrier; 2) Start with the executive’s pain points, not their gaps; 3) Normalize coaching as a status symbol; 4) Choose the right messenger; and 5) Offer a time-bound experiment.
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Suggesting to your boss, or any highly seasoned executive, that they might benefit from having a coach may feel like a career-limiting move. Even when the need for executive coaching seems obvious, the decision must ultimately belong to the leader. The real objective is to create the conditions where they can opt in without feeling exposed, diminished, or cornered. There are five steps to frame the conversation using strategy, empathy, and restraint: 1) Understand the real barrier; 2) Start with the executive’s pain points, not their gaps; 3) Normalize coaching as a status symbol; 4) Choose the right messenger; and 5) Offer a time-bound experiment.
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