Executive Coaching: The Secret Ingredient For Leadership Success
About the class
Leaders are expected to constantly innovate, but where can they turn to for support in developing their ideas? Evidence shows that coaching is one of the most powerful ways of building up leadership skills and adding to bottom-line business performance. A study of Fortune 1000 companies using coaching showed improvement in:
- Working relationships with their direct reports
- Working relationships with their manager
- Team-building
- Reduction in conflict
- Business Relationships with clients
So what should you look for when you seek a coach? What kinds of certifications might indicate that a coach is a good fit? In this talk, Mark Friedman discusses the benefits of coaching, the difference between life coaching and corporate coaching, what is covered in coaching, and how to hire a coach to suit your needs.
About the Presenter
Mark is a principal in MJF Associates, a Human Resources Development Consulting firm based in Houston, Texas that specializes in Corporate and Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Strategic Focus, Team Building, Career Management and Outplacement. Mark received his Ph.D. in Industrial / Organizational Psychology at the University of Tennessee and has over 30 years of experience. His clients include Total Refining & Petrochemicals, Exxon/ Mobil, BP, The City of Houston, The Port of Houston Authority, Bureau of Land Management, US Postal Service, The Houston Texans (NFL team), Hewlett-Packard Company, Johnson Controls, Air Liquide, Praxair and ABB Lummus Global (now part of McDermott). He can be reached at [email protected] or 281-493-0641.