Foundations of Executive Coaching: EQ is essential

When it comes to exceptional executive coaching, Vistage Chair Robin Stanaland says emotional intelligence (EQ) plays a crucial role.

Stanaland emphasizes that great coaches possess a high degree of EQ, which allows them to sense when clients are not fully honest, often due to fear of judgment or low self-confidence.

Outstanding coaches, Stanaland says, should act as catalysts for self-discovery rather than simply solving problems. They help clients identify their issues and collaboratively work towards solutions. She likens this process to a coach helping a client explore the reason behind a splinter rather than just removing it, empowering them to understand and address the underlying cause.

Effective coaches also create moments of introspection, gently pointing out unrecognized behaviors that lead to personal growth. Stanaland points out that a coach’s impact should be measured by the tangible growth they inspire in clients.

Here, Stanaland delves more into EQ and provides insights into effective executive coaching.

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