Which makes the most sense?\u00a0 On Monday the blog post explored the pros and cons of an internal executive coach plus the process for arranging it.\u00a0 Today\u2019s post focuses on an external executive coach.<\/p>\n
Start with considering the pros and cons of an external executive coach.<\/p>\n
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Cons:<\/p>\n
How will you source an external executive coach?\u00a0 There may be coaches the company has used previously, recommendations from colleagues of the coachee, or tap a referral service such as www.FindaCertifiedCoach.com<\/a> or www.CenterforCoachingSolutions.com<\/a>.\u00a0 When choosing an executive coach, consider their training, experience, coaching competence, and their ability to serve as an effective sounding board and provide perspective.<\/p>\n The agreement for coaching services may be done between the executive coach and the coachee who pays using a company credit card or expense account.\u00a0 Often there is an agreement between the executive coach and the company plus and agreement between the executive coach and the coachee.\u00a0 Address what information is reported to the company and what is confidential before coaching begins.\u00a0 The level of confidentiality is important to ensure the coachee is able to openly discuss all considerations.<\/p>\n Many companies like to have objectives established before coaching begins and often there is discussion on how the ROI of the executive coaching relationship is measured.\u00a0 An executive coach works with the coachee to develop a list of goals and to write the report for the company.<\/p>\n