We prepare ourselves

If, as Heisenberg suggested, we alter reality by perceiving it, then we certainly impact it even more by participating in it. Coaching is a shared dynamic; it is a 'dance of possibility'. As such, we try to be aware of how we are showing up and who we are showing up as.

We ensure each coaching engagement has a larger future to actualize

In order for coaching to hook both coach and coachee, the stakes have to be big enough. If we assume that the current trajectory of your leadership life will take you to a predictable future, then we are hoping to intervene to make possible a larger, more creative, and more expansive future.

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We connect with you

Once a breathtaking future has been envisioned and thereby at least initially ignited, coaching lives and dies on the strength of the relationship we forge. We attempt to deeply connect with you. We not only learn to see you, but to look outward with you and see the world as you do. We can help you shift your perspective only if we can first appreciate it.

We are situationally alert and contextually sensitive

Though we work towards building rapport with you and having a larger future to actualize with you, there are days where something else is on your mind, in your heart, or just 'in the air'. We may notice you are not in the game. We try to be flexible enough, empathetic enough, and aware enough, not to get frustrated but create space to let you tell us what's up.

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We bridge from today to the larger future

Not every coaching interaction is so emotionally charged. However, charged or not, our job is to always link it ultimately to the larger aim. That 'end in mind' constantly jolts us out of ruts, challenge our progress, inform our judgments, and validate the energy we've expended that day. Our job is to make today's achievement a building block for the larger success being aimed at by you.

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We agree action and clarify support for you to execute them

Finally we attempt to conclude every coaching session with some specific actions agreed and clarity as to the support needed from us. These actions would have a specific date for initiation and would flow from the current discussion, be holistic to where you are actually (physically, mentally and emotionally), and clearly link up to the larger future being aimed at.