FAQS

Your Questions Answered—Discover How Executive Coaching Can Help You Thrive

  • What is Executive Coaching?

    Executive coaching is a personalised, one-on-one process designed to help professionals enhance their leadership skills, overcome career challenges, and achieve their business goals. It focuses on self-awareness, goal-setting, and actionable strategies to improve performance.

  • Who can benefit from Executive Coaching?

    Executive coaching is ideal for business leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, and high-potential professionals looking to enhance their leadership capabilities, transition into new roles, or achieve specific career or project milestones.

  • How Does the Coaching Process Work?

    Our coaching process begins with an initial consultation to assess your goals and challenges, as well as our “fit” and coach and coachee. We then create a customised coaching plan, which may include regular one-on-one sessions, performance assessments feedback, and action planning to help reach your objectives.

  • What topics are typically covered in coaching sessions?

    The topics covered are those that are most relevant to the needs of the client, but examples could include sessions focusing on leadership style and development, communication skills, strategic decision-making, team management, career transitions, emotional intelligence, and work-life balance.

  • How long does Executive Coaching Take?

    The duration of coaching varies depending on individual needs and goals. Typically, clients engage in coaching for 3 - 6 months, with sessions scheduled at regular intervals. However, longer-term coaching can also be beneficial for ongoing development.

  • Is coaching a good investment?

    Executive coaching can lead to improved leadership skills, increased self-awareness, better decision-making, enhanced communication, career growth, and the ability to navigate complex business challenges more effectively.

  • Does my employer need to be involved?

    No, it is not a requirement to involve your employer. However, if you wish your manager/leader to have input to the process, this can be incorporated too, with an initial triangular meeting to add context and additional perspective.

  • Is Executive Coaching confidential?

    Yes, confidentiality is a key component of the coaching process. All discussions and personal information shared during coaching remain private, ensuring a safe and trusted environment for growth.

  • How do I know if I need an Executive Coach?

    If you’re feeling stuck in your career, struggling with leadership challenges, or seeking to enhance your professional impact, executive coaching can provide the clarity, guidance, and support you need to move forward.

  • How is Executive Coaching different from Mentoring or Consulting?

    Unlike mentoring, which is based on advice from a more experienced professional or consulting, which focuses on problem-solving for the business, executive coaching is a collaborative process that helps you uncover solutions and strategies from within, empowering you to take control of your development.

  • How Can I Get Started with True Potential?

    To get started, schedule an initial consultation with us. We will assess your needs, discuss your goals and explore how our executive coaching services can help you unlock your true potential.