For executives, coaching is an excellent and proven navigational means by which to make sense of the constant changes dominating business and to respond to them intentionally, quickly, effectively and efficiently.  

On-Purpose Partners' Areas of Focus include:

• Identification and strengthening of gaps (including leadership, competency, attitude, thinking, infrastructure gaps) from  Learning and Development Plans.
• Facilitation of a  review of current strategic and operational organisational plans to ensure integration and achievement of objectives.
• Development of interpersonal skills to improve management skills and to engage clients better through trust relationships.
• Acceleration of achievement of KPI's
  
  Improvement of communication and tackling of workplace inefficiencies, attributed to team communication and staff differences.
  Working more productively and cooperatively with direct reports, co-workers and teams implementing new strategies.
• Enhancement of executive's performance by alignment of personal  and corporate leadership. Enabling personal growth to enhance management of self and the team.
• Leading  and managing organizational and cultural changes due to policy or Govt. requirements.
• Preparation of executives, leaders and managers to maximise 'buy in' during times of change and uncertainty.
• Working with senior executives and managers in building new teams and implementing new strategies.
• Development of a fully integrated HR Strategic Plan.

Other issues in which On-Purpose Partners can help:

• managing stress and stress reduction
• conflict management
• people skills
• personal leadership
• self-control
• pro-activity
• time management
• managing self better
• aligning personal goals to business goals
• work/life balance
• team building
• strategic thinking
• strategic planning
• career development
• finding meaning in the workplace

What is the Value of Executive and Workplace Coaching?

Behavioural change is possible for the participant within a realistic time frame. Executive coaches work in real time with individuals, on real challenges, real needs and get realistic results.

 Positive results can be experienced quickly, through paradigm shifts, resolution of issues, accountability, regular meetings etc over an agreed coaching period. Concrete and lasting transformation is normally evidenced through a longer 6-12 month time frame.

In general, Executive and Workplace Coaching can:

• Revitalise executives and their organizations, and directly impact front line and bottom line performance.
• Lead to behavioural and attitudinal transformation, through an intense process demanding commitment from both  coach and executive.
• Assist executives to define and achieve professional and personal growth and goals faster and more easily than without a coach.

Because organizations today face constant change, Executive  (and workplace) coaching can positively impact the overall vitality and stability of workplaces and the individuals affected.  Evidence suggesting that workplace coaching  revitalizes teams and individuals and enhances performance is increasing.

Coaching provides a very significant return on investment through improved productivity, clearer communications and  increased personal benefits in other life areas.

A growing body of evidence indicates that executives and managers at all levels benefit from personalised one-on-one coaching.  Why? Because coaches often see what their clients can't. They are  able to 'drill down' to the pragmatic needs of executives and managers and to leverage behavioural change in real time.

The most powerful differentiator of coaching from other forms of training is its focus on 'action learning'. It usually much more effective than the process of "sending people to courses."

The On-Purpose Coaching Learning Model

Based on an 'action' learning 
Reflects basic principles of coaching
Client centred
Self-directed
Solution focussed
Systematic
Developmental
Produces real change over time
Provides for positive feedback
Fosters relationship development
Underpinned by Purpose

What Outcomes Can you Expect from the Executive Coaching Process with On-Purpose Partners? 

1.  Our Coaching Process is outcomes driven, relationship focused and self-directed.
2.  We develop the executive's capacity for self-understanding, building constructive relationships and planning their strategic future, within the context of organisational/ business purpose and objectives.
3. Through providing support and by being a 'sounding board', we encourage analytical reflection of day to day tasks, decisions, and relationships. Conversations are directed by the participant's needs and aspirations.
4.  The desired outcomes are directly tailored to the strategic plan and direction of the organisation. It would be expected that both short and long term goals would be addressed in the coaching period.
5.  Through the coaching process, the   awareness and 'hands on' learning of the organisation's executives and managers is enhanced.

How Do On-Purpose Partners Engage With Your Organisation?

Step 1. After initial contact, On-Purpose Partners meet with appropriate organisational personnel  to determine what is required. The existing operational context and strategic plan will be discussed and some testing and measurement  may occur.  

Step 2. Discuss use of external or internal coaches.   Both options are available. We can supply external coaches. Apart from offering  a generic Coach Training Program to train  your own coaches we also offer a program called 'Training Managers as Coaches'. Contact us for more details on this by going to CONTACT at the top of our Home page.