Certified Executive Leadership Coach (CELC)

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You are a CELC coach beginning an engagement with a new executive. During the initial meeting to build the coaching agreement, the executive says, 'Just tell me what I need to do to get this promotion. I don't have time for a lot of discussion.' What is the most effective coaching approach in this situation?

Agree to their request and provide a list of recommended actions to demonstrate value. Explain that coaching is a collaborative process and partner with them to define measurable outcomes and their role in achieving them. Suggest that the executive may not be ready for coaching and propose postponing the engagement. Immediately provide a direct assessment of their leadership style based on this initial comment.

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Explain that coaching is a collaborative process and partner with them to define measurable outcomes and their role in achieving them.

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