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Professionalism in executive coaching

Persuasive Powerhouse

I could have decided to proceed differently when I chose to become an executive coach. Some might argue that my years as an executive were enough to prepare me to do this work. Instead, I chose a path to becoming (what I’ll call) a professional executive coach (emphasis on “professional”).

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How Important Is Coaching in Professional Development?

Leading Blog

Sometimes that feedback comes from a mentor or in a formal coaching relationship, and other times it’s family, friends, or co-workers who can shine a light on a path forward if we make them feel safe to do so. One-on-one coaching (or executive coaching) is tricky territory.