Frequently Asked Questions About Executive Coaching For Business Leaders

Great Coaches...

... understand the client's needs - both explicit and implied
... don't have huge egos, generally - they are there to create a safe place for their client
... are excellent listeners; and not just everyday listening, but listening at a deep level to what the client is saying and what he/she is feeling
... know the art of asking great questions - what to ask and when to ask them
... follow a specific methodology which is customised for each client
... love life and love coaching - their sense of achievement is driven by how much they have been able to help their clients move forward
... see potential in their clients and then hold onto that potential and do whatever they can to encourage their client to reach it
... are responsible for their lives - they know that they have the power and the choices to create the sort of life they want to live
... are non-judgmental. They understand their job and they know that their clients know what is best for them
... are catalysts for change
... practice both the art and science of coaching

Pratap Nambiar
CEO, Thought Perfect