Start With the Real Problem
Unless someone has worked with a coach before, most leaders don’t know how leadership coaching works.
Leaders don’t come to coaching asking for “coaching.” Most come with a very real sense of what’s not working.
They may be dealing with ongoing stress, difficult employees or peers, teams that aren’t aligning, stalled results, or careers that feel stuck. Often, they know there’s a problem — but knowing you have a problem is not the same thing as knowing how to solve it.
This is where leadership coaching becomes useful.
Rather than offering quick answers or generic advice, my work starts by helping leaders see where to begin. The Leadership Skills Framework provides a clear way to understand what’s driving the situation beneath the surface — and which leadership skill will make the biggest difference right now.
Coaching doesn’t hand you solutions. It helps you find the pathway to better solutions by strengthening how you think, decide, and lead.
How the Framework Shows Up in Coaching
Coaching is grounded in the Leadership Skills Framework, which means the work stays focused and practical.
We typically concentrate on one leadership skill at a time, so you’re not trying to fix everything at once. Often, when a foundational skill improves, there are ripple effects across many areas that no longer feel problematic — because your leadership system is working better.
Each conversation is anchored in your real-world context — your people, your decisions, and your constraints.
Sessions are:
- Practical and situational, not theoretical
- Focused on specific conversations, decisions, and challenges
- Designed to help you test new approaches in everyday interactions
Between sessions, you may try tools or techniques in real conversations and observe what changes. This isn’t busywork or traditional “homework.” It’s experimentation — noticing what improves results, what reduces friction, and what gives you better information for next time.
What to Expect From Leadership Coaching
Most clients meet with me biweekly, which provides enough momentum to make progress while allowing time for reflection and application.
Some senior leaders and C-suite clients value coaching as dedicated space to step back from daily pressures — to think strategically, examine judgment calls, and explore how to execute complex priorities.
After a year or more of coaching, a few clients choose to meet monthly to maintain clarity, focus their energy, and keep old habits from creeping back in.
All coaching is:
- Confidential. I will never disclose the content of our conversations to anyone.
- Focused and grounded. We work on what actually matters, not hypotheticals.
- Reflective and applied. You’re encouraged to take insights from coaching and test them with people you trust, using them to make better decisions and strengthen relationships.
Outcomes Leaders Notice
Over time, leaders often notice meaningful shifts in how work feels and how results unfold. Common outcomes include:
- Clearer judgment and decision making
- Fewer reactive or emotionally draining conversations
- Better alignment across teams
- Stronger relationships with direct reports and peers
- Greater insight into what others are doing and thinking
- More confidence diagnosing situations that once felt confusing or threatening
- Teams taking greater ownership without constant oversight
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s building steadiness, clarity, and leadership presence that supports sustained performance.
Who This Works Best For
Leadership coaching is especially effective for:
- Leaders working in complex, fast-moving environments
- People who want clarity and judgment — not scripts or formulas
- Those interested in real leadership presence, not just the appearance of confidence
- Leaders willing to reflect, test ideas, and adjust
- Ambitious leaders who believe better results are possible and are willing to work toward them
When you’re ready
Coaching works best when the timing is right. Many leaders spend time exploring the framework, reading, and reflecting before reaching out.
When you’re ready, let’s talk.
You can book a free consultation to discuss the challenges you’re facing and explore whether leadership coaching is the right next step.