Are you a high achieving Executive Assistant and would you benefit from coaching?

Coaching, in its modern format, has been around since the late 1990s. People still think of it as something new, but in reality, Coaching has been around for millennia.  There has never been a period in history where Coaches did not exist.

Sure, it might have looked a little different, but Coaching is as old as the hills. Modern-day Coaching may be more refined and a lot more commercially viable, but the principles remain the same.

What does a coach do?

Coaches have the skills and knowledge to advise, support, and encourage their clients.

They help them to:

• Make sound decisions;
• Take effective actions;
• Resolve their challenges in the most efficient way possible; and
• Learn from the process, so they can repeat it whenever they want/need.

A coach can also remain detached from the issues at hand.

Consider the wise words of Albert Einstein:

“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them”.

Time is money

In the modern era, in life and business, time is money. There’s an ever-increasing amount of cooperation and collaboration going on both in businesses and peoples’ private lives. We need to figure things out almost on the fly these days while dealing with different time zones and cultures.

Everyone has their unique issues to handle alongside everything else that needs to be accommodated, and then there’s the technology we all use to connect with everybody and everything.

Life is more complex today and it certainly seems to be speeding up every time you turn around. It doesn’t take long before we begin to have thoughts of overwhelm and burnout on our minds.

The question we need to ask ourselves is this: “How long can I justify spending time and money on this issue trying to figure it out for myself, knowing what Albert Einstein said about problem-solving?”

If having a Coach could save you time and money, it would be ridiculous NOT to hire one, wouldn’t it?

Throughout history, every King has had an Advisor (Coach), every Military Leader has had a Strategist (Coach), every World Class Athlete has had a trainer (Coach), and every Entertainer has had a Manager (Coach).

Who hires a coach?

The only conclusion we can draw from the history of Coaching is that the people who hire a Coach fall into two categories:

• People who are at the top of their game and want to stay there, or
• People who aspire to be at the top of their game and want to get there as fast as they can.

Many people will say that they want to change themselves, their life, their job, or their circumstances, but in real terms, they are fearful of change. They will delay, procrastinate, and make excuses. They lack self-confidence and the drive to follow through. It’s human nature. It’s what ordinary people always do.

People who hire a Coach are not ordinary people

They are inspired and have a vision. They embrace change and are prepared to get fully engaged in making positive changes in their life. Plus, they don’t want it to take forever!

They have a sense of urgency, and they want someone they can lean on, confide in, use as a sounding board, and rely on to help them make the inevitable tough decisions that they can see on the horizon.

People hiring their first Coach are often racked with pessimism. They think, “What if I waste my money?”

Consider that, before you hire a coach, you’re already wasting time, which is the same as money, and you lack the resources to resolve the issues at hand. It would cost you less to hire a Coach and find out firsthand and NOW how unbelievably useful a Coach can be.

People who are hiring their second or subsequent Coach have no pessimism.  What they are looking for is the perfect fit for them and the circumstances they find themselves in.

Within reason, money is not the issue and they never think about the possibility of wasting it. Their main concern is finding the RIGHT Coach and then hoping that the Coach they choose has a spot left open where they can be accommodated, and can they start today?

Is Hiring a Coach Right For You?

Maybe. Maybe not.

• Are you at a point where NOT taking action is costing you time and money?
• Do you feel stuck in your struggles?
• Could you use encouragement and sage advice in moving forward?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, perhaps an Executive Assistant Coach can get you moving in the right direction. Above all, a Coach can help you create the life or role you desire – and sooner rather than later.

Executive Assistant Coaching

At Executive Entourage® we understand the ever-changing role of the Executive Assistant. We know the struggles firsthand, the daily challenges and the roller coaster ride you can be on. We understand how rewarding a great business relationship can be and how successful a business and team can be with effective guidance and leadership.

The role of an Executive Assistant can be lonely. Working with highly confidential business information, working autonomously for the greater good of the organisation and achieving at a very high standard. You are not alone. We enjoy helping high-achieving Executive Assistants who wish to fast track their career progression and learn from the best.

How can an Executive Assistant Coaching help?

Imagine having someone with 20+ years of experience as a C Suite Executive Assistant helping you with your career. Listening to your needs, wants and ambitions and helping you achieve desired results.

Some of the areas an Executive Assistant Coach can assist are:

• Building strategic partnerships
• Business partnering with your Executive
• Improving your performance
• Transitioning to a more senior role
• Management Skills
• Project Management
• Emotional Intellegence
• Career Planning
• Personal branding
• Overcoming imposter syndrome
• Effecitvely working from home
• Standing out in a job interview
• Job interview preparation
• Dealing with work-related stress
• Building thriving teams
• Dealing with difficult people
• Strategy skills
• Setting KPIs

Executive Entourage®

At Executive Entourage®, we assist Executive Assistants with their career ambitions and give them the core skills to thrive in and enjoy their role. We assist Executive Assistants to find the gaps in their current experience and work on strategies to improve within our coaching programs. Do you feel you need some additional training? Contact Us today to discuss your needs and consider our Executive Assistant Coaching programs.

Executive Assistant Network

The Executive Entourage® Executive Assistant Connect is a free network for Assistants globally to collaborate in a safe environment. It is a support network for career and personal growth and is full of tactics, insights and inspiration. Assistants are encouraged to ask questions or advice from other Assistants to gain support in their everyday roles and career. Our candidates and coaching clients are encouraged to join the network to keep connected with the latest Executive Assistant news.

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Would you like to continue reading tips on the benefits of coaching? Continue reading this Forbes article with 5 ways a personal coach can help you succeed.