Individual Effectiveness Executive Coaching Executive coaching has surfaced as a leadership development practice during the 1990s and is now among the most widely used executive development techniques. Executive coaching programs fall into two broad categories— —Change-oriented Change-oriented coaching emphasizes supplementing and refocusing the executive’s skills —Growth-oriented Growth-oriented coaching emphasizes accelerating the learning curve for high-potential or recently promoted executives Regardless of orientation, coaching programs typically have a duration of 6-12 months and follow standardized procedures. The successful coach must— —discover, clarify and align with what the client wants to achieve —encourage the client toward self-discovery of solutions and strategies —hold the client responsible and accountable Meetings are held at intervals to share feedback and review progress toward goal attainment. Stakeholders in the coaching program (such as the executive’s supervisor or a human resources representative) are kept informed about goals and progress. Confidentiality principles are stipulated to protect the specific content of the coaching sessions. Individual Consultations Diane and her colleagues are available for counseling sessions to help individuals resolve interpersonal challenges, life changes and transitions, work/life balance issues, time management, and anger management. Counseling relationships may be short-term to deal with a specific situation, or they may be open-ended to deal with ongoing personal issues. Diane and her colleagues offer flexible scheduling to meet your needs. A successful counseling relationship is developed around your needs and goals for the relationship. Diane will work with you to encourage you in your efforts and help you to develop appropriate coping strategies as needed.