Local Business Coach Shares Key Skills and Habits
Leading a team of human resources professionals presents many challenges. A HR leader must be proficient in many disciplines, such as recruiting, job performance evaluation, employee motivation, policy creation and more. In addition, if you are leading an HR department you have the added pressure of leading a team of people and fostering an environment of high performance just as any other executive would.
Due to the unique nature of an HR department leader’s job, there are always skills which can be sharpened or habits which can be made which will help them achieve success in their professional lives. If a leader wants to sharpen these skills and learn from an experienced business professional, executive coaching can help them get the most out of their own performance and become a better leader of their team.
I work as a business coach and executive coach in the Milwaukee, WI area, and my experience as a coach and in the corporate world has allowed me to gain a unique perspective on what makes a person successful in an executive role. Now, it is my passion to share this knowledge with individuals and businesses to help them perform at a high level.
In today’s article, we will speak specifically to executive coaching for people who lead human resources departments. An executive coach can help anyone in a top leadership role, and today we will answer some FAQs about coaching for HR leaders.
What is Executive Coaching?
Executive coaching differs from business coaching due to the focus of the coaching. In business coaching, a coach works with leaders to help the company reach its goals by planning, strategizing and/or creating policies for the company itself. In executive coaching, the focus is the person in the role, not the business itself. An executive coach seeks to help their client perform at a high level in the workplace and live a fulfilled life both at work and in their personal life.
What Can I Expect From an Executive Coach?
In my executive coaching sessions, our first step is to discuss the client’s personal and professional goals. Once we have an understanding of what they want to accomplish, I lend my skills toward reaching those goals.
This can be done in a number of ways, and no two clients have the same needs, challenges or goals, so each plan is unique. Training tangible skills such as leadership, time management, decision making and more is part of the equation, but so is ensuring the executive is reaching their physical and mental health goals.
How Does an Executive Coach Help HR Leaders?
Specifically for HR leaders, an executive coach is a peer who can listen to your concerns, help fill any gaps in your business knowledge and be in your corner to help you perform at your best both in the office and when you’re not working. HR leaders face unique challenges, and a coach can help you make an individualized plan to be your best self.
If you feel executive coaching could help you, get started today by giving me a call or filling out the form on my website today.
