Recent studies indicate the demand for executive coaching is on the rise.  Executives are realizing the significance of soft skills more and more as the speed of technological change continues to increase.  The new term coined to encompass this seemingly difficult to define emphasis on developing soft skills is better known as executive presence. 

In comparison, executives are naturally driven by the pursuit of excellence in areas known as hard skills. 

Hard skills can be clearly defined and produce tangible results. 

However, executives are now seeing the x factor of soft skills in achieving optimum performance.

So why is executive coaching not the gold standard for executives yet? 

Simply put, coaching is still a relatively new field.  Exposure is somewhat limited. 

Better yet, executives are unsure how to measure success let alone finding the right coach. 

Here are a few things to help guide your search:

Structured versus unstructured sessions

Personal development versus business consultant

Qualifications of the coach

Likability of the coach

Measurability of results

Richey Coaching understands choosing the right executive coach is critical to your success. 

Here is an example of what to expect during sessions:

A personalized coaching plan based on your unique needs

A coach who has graduate level research experience in human relations and organizational behavior

Qualifications which include having a master’s degree in organizational studies via human relations, high risk priority management experience through the criminal justice system, and negotiation skills as a senior level credit card collector

A coach who will advocate on your behalf

Measurable results based on inspired action