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A Different Perspective is an electronic publication produced by Perspective in Action, an Executive Coaching firm based in Kitchener, Ontario
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Coached To Lead
How to Achieve Extraordinary Results with an Executive Coach
 by Susan Battley
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"Ask Yourself: Am I motivated to improve? Do I want to improve now? If you answer yes to both questions, then executive coaching can help you hit the ball out of the park."

"In reality, everyone is coachable to the extent that they have untapped potential, are motivated to change, and operate in a work environment
  that supports new learning."
 
"Coaching encourages and reinforces the creation of new neural sequences (that is, new learning) inside your brain. In so doing, you will acquire new attitudes, knowledge, and capabilities. You develop new habits, shed maladaptive behaviors and elevate your performance through intensive, repetitive practice."
 
"In other words, you prepare, practice and perform. 'We are what we repeatedly do' Aristotle said."
 

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Author's Angle 
 
An essential primer for anyone considering working with an executive coach, Susan Battley provides a step-by-step guide for finding, selecting and engaging a coach.  
 
Using commonly held myths as a launching point, each of the essential components of a successful coaching arrangement are covered including:
 
* terms of engagement
* a five step coaching model
* action planning
* reviewing results

A Question of Perspective 
 
 What have you been hesitating to do because 'doing' is going to be difficult? Could you use a hand?

 
The View from Here
 
Superstar athletes wouldn't even dream of attempting to reach great heights without a talented coach on their team. And yet, when it comes to business we expect superstars to go it alone.
 
Results can be truly exponential for high potential performers when they have the benefit of the insight and support of an executive coach. Perhaps it's time we gave them a hand!

It all starts with a conversation... 

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Cathy Shaughnessy 
Certified Executive Coach, Professional Speaker, Author of Cultivating Initiative in Your Staff and My Perspective In Action. Cathy works with talented individuals to grow in their careers and with organizations to build strong leaders.