Leadership | Management Executive Coaching

Leaders consciously or unconsciously have a lot of influence over other people.
Up to middle management positions knowledge and skills are most relevant.
Closer to the top your personality becomes more important.
What motivates and drives us, how do we navigate our inner compass?
What do we shy away from and what do we project onto others?
An effective leader needs reflection and to have a mirror is vital.

To be successful we need inner balance. The pressure from outside (colleagues, bosses, shareholders, customers) and from within (fear to fail, vanity, perfectionism) may get in our way. This can result in a leader who is not behaving the way he really is. Authentic leaders practice what they preach. They’re approachable, responsive and open to everyone. Their approach is based on showing trust and courage. They have a vision how to use their talents in order to make a significant contribution to the future of the company. Including the development and job satisfaction of their people.

Topics

• How to cope with our own weaknesses and oddities?
• In management teams discussions may seem orderly and fairly on the surface.
  Under water we might feel a struggle for power. How to handle this yet stay loyal to yourself.
• How to make better use of our sensitivity? Sensitivity means to be open to the signals in the undercurrent of an organisation. Without using his inner compass a leader navigates in the dark.
• If issues constantly arise and can not be resolved, the underlying pattern should become clear.
• Trust and courage are indispensable. Courage means to overcome fear and dare to show unconventional opinions. Never give up, hold on and do not run away when the going gets tough. Trust has to do with integrity and compassion. To listen with our ears, eyes and our heart.
  By giving people understanding and a safe ground to stand on. Managing the expectations by being clear on issues – even if the message is difficult.
• An inspiring leader shows something personal. His own setbacks and shortcomings. He is able to show his vulnerability. It results in authentic appearance in balance with the personality within.