How executive coaching elevates high-performing leaders

How executive coaching elevates high-performing leaders

The Path from Good to Great: How Executive Coaching Transforms High Performers into Visionary Leaders

No matter where you are on your leadership path, there is always more to learn. Rather than seeing that as something daunting, what if you were to view it as something exciting? Executive coaching offers a unique opportunity for leaders to continuously grow and adapt, turning each challenge into a stepping stone.

When I think back to my own journey becoming (and later thriving as) a CEO, I realize it was not solely my skill set or work ethic that got me there. Executive coaching, along with mentors and business psychologists, helped accelerate my knowledge, growth, and self-belief. Now, as an executive coach for CEOs, my mission is to give back in the way others gave to me; to help leaders take their impact from good to great.

Why you need executive coaching

One of the biggest benefits of executive coaching is that it compresses years of experience into months. You can live on repeat as a CEO—without executive coaching—staying in your comfort zone and gaining some knowledge and insight from personal experience. Or you can invest in your growth by investing in executive coaching to accelerate that journey.

Working with an executive coach who has once walked in your shoes can give you lessons in six months that would have taken you a decade to learn on your own.

Some may roll their eyes, thinking, “This guy is just trying to get me to buy. I have my family and friends for advice.” And if you want to think that, be my guest. But let me tell you something: who you surround yourself with is who you are.

How executive coaching and your network shape success

When you surround yourself with people who aren’t driven, you will not cultivate a deeper drive. Surrounding yourself with people who give advice on paths they haven’t walked, you will get advice worth less than a penny. To be successful, your network should include people who (1) are financially successful, (2) have gone through an internal mindset transformation, and (3) once walked in the position you are now aiming for. Having these types of forward thinkers in your circle means new ideas, new mindsets, and new strategies.

According to the Harvard Business Review, leaders with weak networks are 2.5 times more likely to experience career setbacks. Building a strong, diverse network is not just about who you know; it’s about surrounding yourself with people who can provide insights, resources, and support during critical transitions.

Think about it this way: Your net worth is your network.

Maybe I have satisfied some eye rolls. Maybe some are now eye-rolling, thinking, “I don’t need to hire some coach who doesn’t know me. I can read books and become self-taught.”

Sure, books are valuable. Gaining knowledge on your own is valuable. But, these can never replace the power of personalized guidance that is tailored to your exact needs and situation. Executive coaching offers real-time insights to pinpoint your blind spots, hold you accountable, and challenge you beyond your current mindset.

How to choose the right executive coach

Not everyone who calls themselves a “CEO coach” or “Executive coach” has actually been a CEO or an executive. Thus, you need to do your research.

Vet out potential coaches. Ask for references of past clients. Trust your intuition. Find someone who truly resonates with you, who speaks on your struggles and how they have overcome them. You need executive coaching from someone who has walked your path before—and made it to the other side—because that is the only person who truly understands the CEO mindset and the unique, high-stakes challenges a CEO faces on a daily basis.

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Isn’t time you had an advisory team that truly elevates you!