Presenter
Brian Underhill
Find out the real – and often humorously conflicting – views from executives and coaches on areas such as assignment activities, instrumentation, measuring impact, coach selection, and even return-on-investment.
Key Takeaways
- 1.A "3-dimensional" research approach provides a comprehensive view of coaching effectiveness.
- 2.Successful executive coaching is defined by key elements identified through extensive research.
- 3.The webinar shares perspectives on the coaching process from both Fortune 500 executives and their coaches.
- 4.Effective coaching is a powerful way for leaders to develop critical skills and address blind spots.
- 5.Organizations can use research-backed criteria to evaluate and select coaching programs.
- 6.Leaders can use the insights to articulate clearer goals and engage more effectively in coaching.
The Mechanics of Effective Executive Coaching
In an era of dynamic challenges, agile and effective leadership is more critical than ever. Executive coaching offers a personalized and powerful path for leaders to grow, but what truly makes it successful? This session delves into the mechanics and impacts of executive coaching, moving beyond theory to present grounded evidence.
A 3-Dimensional Research Perspective
Presenter Brian Underhill, co-author of Executive Coaching for Results: The Definitive Guide to Developing Organizational Leaders, shares findings from a compelling "3-dimensional" research study. The research provides a holistic view by incorporating perspectives from:
- Major Fortune 500 organizations
- Their executives
- Their coaches
This multi-faceted approach uncovers the key elements that define successful coaching assignments and drive tangible results. By understanding these dynamics, organizations can invest more wisely in their development initiatives and maximize their return on coaching.
Key Learnings and Applications
This session is designed to provide actionable insights for a variety of stakeholders. Participants will learn:
- The specific findings from the comprehensive research study.
- How to distinguish the key ingredients of a successful coaching assignment.
- What tangible results and benefits have been observed in major corporations.
Leaders can directly apply these insights to better articulate their coaching goals, engage more effectively with their coach, and evaluate coaching programs based on empirical evidence. For HR and talent professionals, this session provides a framework for implementing and championing effective, research-backed coaching practices to foster resilient and high-performing leadership teams.
This session, led by Brian Underhill, delves into the actual mechanics and impacts of executive coaching. It unpacks the findings from extensive research involving Fortune 500 companies, their leaders, and coaches, offering a grounded perspective on what makes coaching effective and why it remains a critical tool for development.
What you'll learn
- Insights from a comprehensive "3-dimensional" research study on executive coaching.
- Key elements that define successful executive coaching assignments.
- Perspectives from executives and coaches on the coaching process.
- Understand the tangible results and benefits observed in major organizations.
Who this webinar is for
This content is ideal for:
- HR professionals and talent development leaders implementing coaching programs.
- Executives considering or currently engaged in coaching.
- Coaches seeking to refine their approach based on empirical evidence.
- Organizational development specialists looking to enhance leader effectiveness.
Why it matters now
Organizations continue to face dynamic challenges, making agile and effective leadership more crucial than ever. Executive coaching provides a personalized and powerful avenue for leaders to develop essential skills, address blind spots, and enhance their strategic impact. Understanding what truly works in coaching helps organizations invest wisely and maximize their return on development initiatives, fostering resilient and high-performing leadership teams.
How leaders can apply this
Leaders can leverage these insights to:
- Better articulate their coaching goals and expectations for clearer outcomes.
- Engage more effectively with their coach by understanding typical successful dynamics.
- Evaluate coaching programs within their organizations based on research-backed criteria.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and development by championing effective coaching practices.
About this session
Key takeaways
Watching this webinar gives you grounded, practical perspective on Growth. Expect ideas you can use in leadership conversations, not abstract theory, drawn from Brian Underhill's direct experience.
Who this is for
CHROs, HR business partners, talent leaders, executive coaches, organizational development practitioners, and senior leaders who are responsible for systemic collaboration inside their organization.
Why it matters now
Workforce expectations, hybrid work patterns, and AI-driven change keep raising the bar on culture and leadership. Sessions like this help leaders make smarter, more evidence-informed decisions about Growth.
How to apply it
Use the ideas here to challenge a current assumption on your team, design a single concrete experiment in the next 30 days, and bring one finding back to your leadership group for discussion.
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