| If you recently hired an executive coach, it is | | | | communication and leadership skills if needed. |
| very important for you to know what this person | | | | These skills are very important in properly doing |
| must offer you. Here's what you can expect | | | | your job. You must know how to communicate |
| from him/her: | | | | with every individual within your organization |
| 1. An executive coach should ask you about your | | | | without causing confusion. You also need to |
| problems or your struggles or at least assess | | | | enhance your leadership skills to help your |
| your skills and your capabilities first before starting | | | | subordinates become more efficient and effective |
| the coaching session. He may ask you to do | | | | on what they do. |
| some activities or watch you in action so he can | | | | 4. An executive coach should offer you with |
| gauge your weaknesses or areas of opportunities. | | | | unlimited email and phone support. He must be |
| 2. He will conduct regular one-on-one meetings. | | | | able to give you reply to your concerns and |
| The first meeting should be spent on knowing you | | | | inquiries within 24 hours. He must also be willing to |
| and your role in your organization. Then, the | | | | extend the coaching program if needed. |
| succeeding meetings will be all about making action | | | | 5. An executive coach is very knowledgeable. He |
| plans, giving you assignments and activities, and | | | | must have all the answers to your questions and |
| talking about your progress. Your coach should be | | | | he must be very familiar with all business |
| giving you feedback after each coaching session. | | | | practices. |
| 3. A coach may also help you improve your | | | | |