{"id":137,"date":"2023-11-13T10:09:13","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T10:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petrasc.codemonkeys.dev\/?p=137"},"modified":"2024-12-09T07:25:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T05:25:16","slug":"executive-coaching-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petrascoaching.gr\/en\/executive-coaching-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Executive Coaching for Executives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, we know that coaching is extremely effective. Its effectiveness is not disputed and to some extent the cycle of studying its reliability begins and closes. We know this both research, with specialized and published research, and empirically, in practice. What is needed, however, is their explanation. What do we mean, for example, when we say \u201cgrowth mindset\u201d or improvement in the ability to achieve demanding goals?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article I want to analyze in depth the <strong>positive impact <\/strong>that Executive Coaching has in the perception, behavior and development of executives. That is, to understand accurately, the benefits of coaching that both the executives themselves and the stakeholders around them can observe. The expected results of executive coaching concern senior management executives who practice <strong>leadership<\/strong> (administrative people, not just mechanisms), <strong>solve problems<\/strong> and <strong>They make difficult decisions.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the article I quote a number of surveys for those who wish to study this issue further. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The qualitative and observable results of coaching:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The executives who enjoy the services of a coach systematically and methodically display the following elements: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Achieving demanding goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthening self-awareness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awareness of the system of the team and the organization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthening self-control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development of new behaviors. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development of personal leadership profiles. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobilization and activation towards the goals. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthening (healthy) self-confidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthening resilience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More effective stress management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establishment of a \"growth mindset\".<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let's break them down one by one:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improvement in achieving demanding goals<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The coachee, although he is an experienced executive with managerial abilities, improves his goal-setting skills even further. Because he learns to focus not just on what he wants to achieve but on his inner obstacles and inner strength. That is, in the aspects of his personality that are involved in achieving goals. This way it can achieve even the most demanding goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enhancing self-awareness<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just because they focus on the aspects of his personality, they enhance their self-awareness. They perceive themselves more fully, decode their behaviors, beliefs and emotions. Thus, self-control is enhanced and they work consciously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enhancing system awareness <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Groups and organizations are complex systems for focusing solely on oneself. Alongside self-awareness, the coachee better understands the dynamics of his team, the organization and thus interacts more effectively with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Self-Control Enhancement<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By enhancing self-awareness and achieving demanding goals, self-control is also enhanced. Executives are not seduced by their emotions, on the contrary, they use them harmoniously in decision-making and regulate their behaviors. They reduce their impulsivity and function consciously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Development of new behaviours<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As self-awareness and self-control are enhanced, the coachee can and does regulate his\/her behavior towards both himself\/herself and the team more effectively. That is, it understands which behaviors sustain the existing situation and replaces them with behaviors that lead to the achievement of goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further development of leadership skills<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through self-awareness, awareness of team dynamics and system, self-control, and conscious decision-making, executives further develop their leadership proficiency. They go beyond models and tutorials and are essentially linked to what it means to be a leader. They develop a deep and robust leadership that harmonizes with the strong elements of their character. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mobilization and activation towards the goals. <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The coachee connects harmoniously with the goals, acquires as we call the \"ownership\" of the goals whether they are assigned by the organization or defines them himself to resolve issues that arise during the leadership of his team. This connection turns into motivation, dedication, and activation to achieve the desired result. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enhancing self-confidence<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the success of the changes they implement is confirmed at every step, executives enhance their self-confidence. That is, the belief that they can achieve what they are seeking, the feeling that the chances of bringing the result are extremely high. This, of course, is presumed by their steady successes so far and does not lead to complacency or conceit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strengthening resilience.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through systematic coaching, executives enhance their resilience. That is, they return to their consistently effective performance after failures and successes. They do not give up on a failure and do not overdo it (excessive effort, complacency) after a great success. This ensures their long-term effectiveness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Effective Stress Management<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The coachee develops healthy and positive mechanisms for coping with stress that facilitate both the achievement of his goals and his personal development in general. That is, he learns to take care of both the problem itself that has arisen and the mental charge it causes. The most effective ways are taking care of his well-being, redesigning actions and solutions, accepting change of plans, the fastest possible resolution without impulse and seeking support inside and outside the organization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Establishment of a \"growth mindset\".<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, through coaching, what we call a \u201cdevelopmental mindset\u201d is installed and further developed. That is, the logic of continuous personal and professional development through self-improvement and change. Experienced managers learn to constantly learn and evolve, through every step. They seek their imperfections and work on them with awareness and optimism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coaching is not a magic recipe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coaching alone is not a magical recipe for success that works automatically in every coachee and organization. A number of factors can affect its effectiveness. The experienced coach will carefully investigate the conditions and evaluate the prognosis of an intervention according to the criteria of effectiveness and ethics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the article<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/petrascoaching.gr\/en\/2024\/03\/31\/executive-coaching-criteria-effectiveness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Executive Coaching: judge<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/petrascoaching.gr\/en\/executive-coaching-criteria-effectiveness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">success and effectiveness thresholds<\/a><\/strong> I analyse one by one the seven criteria that ensure the success of an intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">References and indicative bibliography:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Athanasopoulou, A., &amp; Dopson, S. (2015).<em> Developing leaders by executive coaching<\/em>, Oxford University Press.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agarwal, R.? Angst, C.? Magni, M. (2009). The Performance Effects of Coaching: A Multilevel Analysis Using Hierarchical Linear Modeling.&nbsp;<em>The International Journal of Human Resource Management<\/em>, 20(10): 2110-2134.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Axmith, M. (2004). Executive coaching: A catalyst for personal growth and corporate change. <em>Ivey Business Journal<\/em> , May \u2013 June, 1\u20135.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baron, L., Morin, L., (2009). The Coach-Coachee Relationship in Executive Coaching: A field study.&nbsp;<em>Human Resources Development Quarterly,&nbsp;<\/em>Vol. 20, No 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bozer, Gil &amp; Pirola-Merlo, Andrew. (2018). Executive Coaching Effectiveness: A conceptual framework.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bono, J.? Purvanova, R.K.? Owler, A.J.? David, B. (2009). A Survey of Executive Coaching Practices.&nbsp;<em>Personnel psychology<\/em>, 62(2): 361-404.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bowles, S.V., &amp; Picano, J.J. (2006). Dimensions of Coaching Related to Productivity and Quality of Life. <em>Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research<\/em>, 58(4), 232\u2013239.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bozer, Gil &amp; Pirola-Merlo, Andrew. (2018). Executive Coaching Effectiveness: A conceptual framework.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Burke, D., &amp; Linley, P.A. (2007). Enhancing Goal Self-Concordance Through Coaching.<em> International Coaching Psychology Review<\/em> 2(1), 62\u201369.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conway, R.L. (2000). The Impact Of Coaching Mid-Level Managers Utilizing Multi-Rater Feedback. Dissertation Abstracts International, A (Humanities And Social Sciences), 60(7-A), 2672.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eggers, J. H., &amp; Clark, D. (2000). Executive coaching that wins. <em>Ivey Business Journal<\/em>, 65\u201370(1).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ely, K., Zaccaro, S.J. (2010). 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Social Behavior And Personality: An International Journal, 31(3), 253\u2013264.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grant, A., Curtayne, L., Burton, G. (2009): Executive Coaching Enhances Goal Attainment, Resilience and Workplace Well-Being: A Randomised Controlled Study&nbsp;<em>The Journal of Positive Psychology: Dedicated to Furthering Research and Promoting Good Practice<\/em>, 4:5, 396-407.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hodgetts, W.S. (2002). Executive coaching: What Can Go Wrong (And How to Prevent It) In C. Fitgerald And J.G. Berger (Eds.),&nbsp;<em>Executive coaching: Practices and Perspectives<\/em>. Palo Alto, C.A.: Davies-Black.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ives, Y. (2008). What is \u201cCoaching\u201d? An Exploration of Conflicting Paradigms. <em>International Journal of Evidence Base<\/em>d <em>Coaching and Mentoring<\/em>, 6(2), 100\u2013113.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kombarakaran, F., Yang, J., Baker, M., &amp; Fernandes, P., (2008). Executive coaching: It works!&nbsp;<em>Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research,&nbsp;<\/em>Vol. 60, No 1, Pp 78-90.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kampa-Kokesch, S. (2002). Executive Coaching As An Individually Tailored Consultation Intervention: Does It Increase Leadership? Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences &amp; Engineering, 62(7-B), 3408<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Libri, V., &amp; Kemp, T. (2006). Assessing The Efficacy Of A Cognitive Behavioural Executive Coaching Programme. International Coaching Psychology Review, 1(2), 9\u201320.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luthans, F.? Peterson, S.W. (2003). 360-Degree Feedback With Systematic Coaching: Empirical Analysis Suggests A Winning Combination.&nbsp;<em>Human Resource Management<\/em>, 42(3): 243-256.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machin S., (2010). The Nature Of Internal Coaching Relationship.&nbsp;<em>International Journal Of Evidence-Based Coaching &amp; Mentoring,&nbsp;<\/em>Special Issue No 4, Pp. 37-52<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moen, F.? Allgood, E. (2009). Coaching and the Effect on Self-Efficacy&nbsp;<em>Organization Development Journal<\/em>, 27(4): 69.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mosteo, L., Chekanov, A., &amp; de Osso, J. (2021). Executive coaching: an exploration of the coachee\u2019s perceived value. <em>Leadership &amp; Organization Development Journal<\/em>, 42(8), 1241\u20131253.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smither, J.W., London, M., Flautt, R., Vargas, Y., &amp; Kucine, I. (2003). Can Working With An Executive Coach Improve Multisource Feedback Ratings Over Time? A Quasi- Experimental Field Study. Personnel Psychology, 56(1), 23\u201344.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stober, D.R. (2008). Making It Stick: Coaching As A Tool For Organizational Change. Coaching: An International Journal Of Theory, Research And Practice, 1(1), 71\u201380.<\/li>\n<\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, we know that coaching is extremely effective. 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