Local government executives face a unique set of challenges, from balancing multiple stakeholder demands to navigating complex political landscapes. These leaders need specialized support to not only manage these pressures but to excel in their roles. Imagine That Performance’s Executive Coaching programs provide the strategic insight and personalized guidance necessary for these leaders to thrive.
Outcomes from Executive Coaching
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Enhanced Leadership Skills
Our coaching process develops your leadership abilities, empowering you to tackle complex issues effectively.
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Improved Decision-Making
Through coaching, you’ll refine your decision-making skills, ensuring the best outcomes for your community.
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Effective Change Management
We equip you with strategies to navigate change seamlessly, minimizing disruptions.
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Masterful Communication
Clear and persuasive communication becomes your strength, fostering trust among stakeholders.
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High-Performing Teams
You’ll learn to build and lead high-performing teams that drive results and innovation.
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Continuous Growth
Our coaching ensures your continuous personal and professional development.
Key Features of our Executive Coaching Program
Proven Assessments
With more than 32 million assessments taken, CliftonStrengths is a well established tool.
Experienced Coaches
Our Coaches are former City or County Managers who will understand the challenges, unique needs and goals.
Trustworthy Environment
Each session is a secure setting where you can openly address personal or professional issues without fear.
Our Executive Coaching Process
Our coaching process empowers clients to operate more effectively within their roles, enhancing their decision-making and improving their ability to lead and collaborate with others. The strategies crafted not only foster individual growth but also enhance team dynamics and organizational performance. Clients learn to apply their strengths in ways that positively impact their professional environments, ensuring they achieve current objectives and pave the way for continued success and fulfillment.
The journey begins with a thorough assessment. We gather insights about your role, organization, and challenges.
We also use an independent 3rd party assessment – CliftonStrengths. With these results, we guide clients identifying and embracing their innate talents, transforming them into powerful strengths.
The foundational insights gathered form the basis for developing personalized leadership mission statements that articulate professional aspirations.
These personal leadership mission statements are fine tuned over time and allow each executive to articulate their own leadership vision and goals.
By aligning the identified strengths with leadership vision and goals, we collaboratively establish clear, actionable coaching goals tailored to the unique needs.
We create a customized coaching plan, which may include one-on-one sessions, training modules, and resources.
Our one-on-one coaching sessions provide a confidential space to discuss your progress, challenges, and strategies for improvement.
We offer skill development exercises to enhance your leadership abilities.
You’ll have access to curated resources, including books, articles, videos, and tools to support your growth.
Throughout the coaching engagement, we regularly monitor your progress and provide feedback.
If challenges arise, our coaches work with you to identify solutions and strategies.
Our coaching relationship is ongoing, ensuring you receive support whenever you need it.
Our process is highly adaptable to meet your unique needs, addressing specific challenges and opportunities.
Take your leadership skills to the next level
Elevate your leadership, transform your community, and drive positive change in your local government. Imagine That Performance is your partner on this journey to leadership excellence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Local government executive coaching is a professional development tool designed specifically for leaders in the local government sector. It helps them improve their skills and achieve their goals in a way that is tailored to the unique challenges and requirements of the public sector.
Local government executive coaching typically involves one-on-one meetings with a coach who has extensive experience and understanding of the local government landscape. This coach will help the individual identify areas for growth, set goals, and develop strategies to reach those goals.
Local government executive coaching can lead to improved leadership skills, increased motivation and job satisfaction, better communication and conflict resolution, increased productivity and decision-making, and enhanced ability to manage change and stress, all within the context of the local government environment.
Local government executives, including City Managers, County Administrators, Deputy or Assistant City or County Managers or Administrators, Department Heads, managers, and high-potential employees can all benefit from local government executive coaching.
The local government coaching process usually starts with an initial assessment, followed by regular meetings between the coach and the individual. These meetings focus on developing skills, setting and achieving goals, and providing feedback and support, all with a focus on the challenges and requirements of the local government sector and the individuals unique environment.
The length of local government executive coaching varies depending on the individual’s needs and goals. It can last anywhere from a few months to a year or more.
A good local government executive coach should have extensive experience and training in leadership development within the public sector, be an excellent listener, have strong communication skills, and have the ability to create a safe and supportive environment.
Yes, local government executive coaching can be done online via video conferencing, allowing for flexible and convenient coaching sessions.
Yes, local government executive coaching is confidential and the coach is bound by ethical principles to keep the content of the sessions private.
The cost of local government executive coaching varies based on the coach’s experience and the length of the program. On average, it can cost anywhere from $500 to $5000 per program.
Executive coaching focuses on top-level executives, while leadership coaching is broader and can be applied to individuals at various levels within an organization.
Some potential drawbacks of executive coaching include cost, time commitment, emotional challenges, and limited effectiveness in certain cases.
Executive coaching sessions typically range from 60 to 90 minutes, depending on individual needs and preferences.
You may consider hiring an executive coach when transitioning into a new leadership role, seeking professional development, facing specific challenges, or aiming to improve leadership skills.
In most cases, the organization pays for an executive coach as an investment in the executive’s professional growth and development.
When choosing an executive coach, consider their qualifications, compatibility, track record, chemistry, and commitment to confidentiality.
An effective structure for an executive coaching session typically includes setting the agenda, checking-in, exploration, goal setting, action planning, accountability, and wrap-up.
To prepare for your first executive coaching session, reflect on your goals, identify focus areas or challenges, review relevant materials, be open to sharing, and establish a growth mindset.
People seek executive coaches to enhance leadership skills, achieve professional growth, navigate transitions, receive accountability and support, and gain fresh perspectives.
The frequency of executive coaching sessions varies based on individual needs and goals, typically ranging from weekly or biweekly to monthly or quarterly.
Contact Us for a Consultation
Ready to transform your leadership and achieve extraordinary results? Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced executive coaches.
Remember, investing in your leadership development is an investment in your success. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your career to new heights.