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

A leader is someone who takes charge.  They exhibit courage in the face of danger.  In the past our leaders have instilled trust in their ability to protect us from possible dangers.  They have inspired us to carry out difficult tasks.  They were chosen to represent our best interests. 

Richey Coaching has sifted through the research and found significant commonalities between top-performing leaders. 

One of the best ways to impute trust is to lead by example. 

A successful leader takes time to learn the needs of his or her employees. 

A leader who understands the underlying values of each person holds the key to motivational drive. 

A virtuous leader builds trust by allowing individuals to harness their own sense of morality in a constructive manner. 

Effective leaders set aside time to personally develop high potential employees. 

A leader who emphasizes personal character development within an organization can positively influence the organizational culture. 

Management style should be a reflection of the root level beliefs held by that organization. 

Each leader should have a clear mission followed by a sound plan to facilitate both individual and collective efforts toward fulfilling the company's vision.

Neurological research supports the notion we think in patterns.  Each pathway strengthens with increased usage.  This means if you take a new pathway it could eventually become the dominant route.  This is a major breakthrough if we choose to reframe our thoughts by forming new pathways. 

Ultimately, you have the ability to replace negative thoughts with positive ones. 

We may not be able to control our circumstances but we do have control over our perceptions. 

Optimism is the process of shifting ones mindset toward a more positive framework.  It requires weighing the facts yet making a decision to look for the best-case scenario. 

The reality is we each have a choice to view any situation from either a negative or positive lens. 

Many of our so called mental ruts are the result of using a negative lens. 

Positive psychology research is evidence-based yet reframing our perceptions needs to be a lifestyle commitment. 

Additional tools can be used as a guide to replace less than desirable habits but they should be used on a consistent basis as well. 

In a nutshell, positive changes reinforced by daily habits can lead to new pathways of interpreting situations. 

There are no guarantees for business owners, entrepreneurs, or executives.  Success depends on a number of factors.  The direction of your organization depends on the ability to make sound decisions.  Yet sometimes the magnitude of the situation can limit visibility and therefore create blind spots.  This can seriously damage your business. 

Successful people set themselves up for success.  They understand their limitations. 

Richey Coaching offers a platform for you to bounce off ideas with while receiving insights based on organizational behavior research. 

The business toolbox acts as a GPS by working with you to locate what you really want, how you plan to get there, and what it will take to get you there. 

Remember, you are the expert in your field. 

Investing in a business toolbox can help increase your awareness and hopefully lead to optimum decision-making capabilities. 

It also provides additional tools to use if needed. 

Either way, having peace of mind can simplify the navigational process if facing rough patches in your business as well. 

Professional athletes have an advanced understanding of the power of focus.  They utilize repetition to train their minds and body to achieve optimum performance.  Similar to exercising a muscle, focus is a skill that must be strengthened through consistent training. 

Richey coaching has gained insights into focusing strategies which are aimed toward increasing concentration levels. 

Most people overwork their minds on a continual basis. 

Body builders understand high levels of resistance training will temporarily break down muscle. 

They use this understanding to their advantage by allowing their bodies a period of rest in order to rebuild muscle strength. 

In comparison, the strategy for a marathon runner requires stamina training. 

The key to increasing awareness is learning how to train in the area of focus. 

Stress left unchecked can negatively impact us.  The body becomes inhibited to awareness if overworked for long periods of time. 

Learning how to maximize your capabilities can make focusing more natural. 

Richey Coaching wants to work with you to pinpoint what is holding you back. 

Together we can set up a plan to achieve your optimum focus level.  We desire for you to concentrate with precision when you need it most. 

Your success depends on it. 

Employers hire based on the current needs of the company.  Successful businesses make decisions which support the organizations mission and vision.  However, a shift has occurred recently causing professionals to transition from a more traditional corporate led career track to an individually managed career. 

The research indicates this is referred to as a protean career.  It is a self-monitored process requiring the accumulation of work-related experiences, education, and psychological management. 

Richey Coaching realizes that understanding your personal career track is critical if you plan to reach your destination. 

Most people will work for several different organizations throughout their career. 

In order to stay on track it is now your responsibility to get the proper training. 

Richey coaching will step in and ask the difficult questions. 

Remember, your career plan is of utmost importance.  Career coaching could be the difference maker.

Any person who plans to thrive in their professional life will face roadblocks along the way.  An obstacle is anything which interferes along the pathway to achieving your desired action or result.  Sometimes obstacles are created by us.  Other times they come from unforeseen circumstances. 

An overcomer takes responsibility for any challenges resulting from internal opposition. 

Richey Coaching understands the powerful influence of self-sabotaging behaviors. 

The key to overcoming challenges is self-regulation. 

You must learn to recognize the difference between internal and external roadblocks. 

An overcomer can focus attention on actions which remain in their realm of control. 

They know how to influence external oppositions. 

Most importantly, they know how and when to let go of anything which remains outside their realm of influence. 

The reality is most people have the tendency to seek out solutions by harnessing their resources toward attempting to control the uncontrollable. 

Richey Coaching will work with you to pinpoint the root problem, identify possible dangers, work towards a measurable solution, and monitor progress. 

Setting goals may not seem like rocket science, yet why do so many people fail in their attempt to follow through?  Motivation level may be highly significant in achieving desired results but how does a person exercise goal motivated passion?  Better yet, could the root of the problem actually be in the selection process of the goal? 

The key to successful goal setting requires knowing how each goal interacts with another. 

This requires having an ultimate plan. 

The purpose of having goals should be to build momentum. 

Strategic goal setting involves identifying key motivators, refining the selection process, identifying potential roadblocks, measurable tracking, and inspired action. 

Richey Coaching will also assist you in locating internal as well as external drivers of motivation. 

Priority management involves a process of prioritizing significant tasks in both professional and personal life. Career-minded individuals often respond by increasing work-related activities at the expense of enjoying life as a whole.  The pressure builds up over time if not resolved. 

Richey Coaching believes people want to perform at an optimum level yet somehow life gets in the way. 

A person who places more value on personal life could resent the perceived actions of a career-minded person. 

A career-minded person might feel torn as a result of this resentment. 

Other times, the career-minded individual looks down upon anyone appearing to be lacking in professional life. 

Work-life balance studies in organizational behavior have found if we neglect any area of our life the result could be negative spillover. 

The long-term impact of negative spillover may be holding you back now. 

Richey Coaching realizes you have the desire to live a fulfilled life. 

Let’s partner together on a journey.  The future depends on you.