FAQs

Executive coaching is a personalized, one-on-one development experience designed to enhance your leadership effectiveness. We work with you over 6-12 months through regular sessions focused on building the 9 Core Competencies of Better Leaders. Sessions can be conducted virtually or in-person based on your preference.

Our unique approach helps leaders become fully integrated through the head, heart, and body of leadership. We're also guided by our 9 Core Competencies of Better Leaders and 9 G's Values and Guiding Principles system. We develop not only cognitive abilities (the head) but also emotional intelligence and values alignment (the heart), plus physical health and sustainability practices (the body). This comprehensive approach encourages leaders to embrace their humanity and role-model a well-rounded, healthy approach to work and leadership.

• Executive Coaching: One-on-one personalized development for individual leaders
• Leadership Team Development: Collective development for entire leadership teams (6-12 members) through our LTEE process
• Leadership Training: Cohort-based programs (Embark, Elevate, Excel) for structured group learning

Embark offers optional professional coaching packages. Elevate includes both group and individual coaching with ICF certified coaches. Excel includes 6 individual coaching sessions plus peer coaching.

• Executive Coaching: 6-12 months depending on goals and needs
• Leadership Team Development: 2-12 months based on team needs and engagement scope
• Training Programs: Embark (6 weeks), Elevate (13 weeks), Excel (3 months)

Yes! Executive coaching can be conducted entirely virtually. Team development combines virtual and onsite sessions based on your needs. Training programs are delivered in cohort format with both virtual and in-person elements.

• Embark: New and aspiring leaders, high-performing individual contributors preparing for leadership roles
• Elevate: Current leaders with direct reports, mid-level leaders aspiring to senior roles
• Excel: Experienced senior leaders seeking to expand their organizational impact

• Embark: Up to 20 participants per cohort
• Elevate: 10-20 participants per cohort
• Excel: Fewer than 10 participants per cohort for more intensive development

All programs require 2-5 hours per week, including self-directed work, live sessions, and application activities. The specific structure varies by program level.

LTEE is our comprehensive team development process that typically includes assessment, an intensive 1.5-3 day onsite retreat, and ongoing support to build trust, improve communication, and align your team's effectiveness.

Our team development works best with actual leadership teams of 6-12 members. This allows for meaningful interaction, trust and relationship building, and enhancement of group dynamics.

The retreat focuses on building trust, deepening relationships, improving communication patterns, aligning ways of working, and establishing shared priorities. The exact agenda is customized based on your team's assessment results.

The competencies span three areas: Strategic Leadership (thinks strategically, solves problems analytically, drives results), Inspirational Leadership (leadership presence, builds relationships, empowers others), and Cultural Leadership (builds teams, recognizes others, practices sustainability).

Our 9 G's Values and Guiding Principles are: Growth-Mindset, Governance of Self, Graceful Agility, Gratitude, Generous Spirit, Glow, Goodness, Grit, and Grace. Each combines a core value with specific guiding principles that guide both our approach and what we help leaders develop.

We work with leaders across all industries. Our leadership principles and competencies apply universally, though we customize our approach to your specific organizational context and challenges.

Yes, we use various assessment tools based on client needs and program requirements. Our certified tools include Wiley's Everything DiSC Workplace, Wiley's Five Behaviors of a Team, Center for Creative Leadership's 360 feedback instruments, The Leadership Circle Profile, and Hogan Personality Inventories. We select the most appropriate assessments to enhance self-awareness and support your development goals.

We recommend starting with a consultation to discuss your specific needs, goals, and context. This helps us recommend the most appropriate service and approach for your situation.

We begin with understanding your current leadership strengths, challenges, and aspirations. For individual coaching, we establish clear goals. For teams, we conduct assessments. For training programs, we set expectations and begin building cohort relationships.

We establish clear goals and aims with our clients at the beginning of every engagement. Progress is tracked through regular check-ins, feedback sessions, and assessment of leadership competency development. Success is measured by both skill development and real-world application.

Leadership development benefits anyone who influences others, regardless of formal title. If you're asking the question, you're likely ready to grow. We can help you assess your readiness and determine the best starting point.

Schedule a consultation to discuss your leadership development needs. We'll explore your goals, answer your questions, and recommend the best approach for your situation.