At the senior leadership level in local government, you stand as an exemplar of leadership excellence. Having demonstrated your proficiency and experience over an extended period, you now navigate the distinct challenges of leading other leaders – your executive team. As CAOs and City Managers, you carry the responsibility of guiding your organization and reporting to elected officials with the authority to terminate employment at a moment’s notice. Negotiating contracts and taking an oath of office are additional responsibilities that define your unique position in local government.

Our executive coaching program acknowledges the elevated level of expertise and the need for specialized support to address the specific challenges you face. We focus on empowering you to build and maintain a cohesive team of executives, navigate complex political environments, and drive transformative change across your organization.

At Imagine That Performance, we recognize that senior leadership demands a tailored and agile approach. Our Local Government Executive Coaching Program for Senior Executives offers a personalized experience, aligning with the distinctive leadership aspirations and the intricacies of someone mature in the top executive role. Whether seeking guidance in leading the executive team or navigating challenging political landscapes, our expert executive coaches offer strategic insights and support.

Our coaching process begins with an in-depth assessment of your leadership strengths and aligning on objectives to be achieved with the executive coach. We emphasize the importance of introspection and reflection, helping you recognize your unique leadership style and how to leverage it effectively. While we may draw from various assessment tools, our focus remains on empowering you to maximize your leadership effectiveness.

Senior local government executives require specialized coaching to enhance leadership effectiveness and drive transformative change. Our coaching addresses essential focus areas, including:

Our team of executive coaches comprises seasoned professionals with extensive experience in local government leadership. They have been the Chief Administrative Officer for a City or County and know first hard the isolation can be when times get tough.

Our coaches serve as supportive partners and someone that will maintain confidentiality. You can confidently and transparently discuss the biggest challenges with someone you can establish a long term plan with. 

Our executive coaches possess a wealth of experience in local government and understand the unique challenges and opportunities faced by senior executives. Through a supportive and empathetic approach, they help you explore and interpret the results of your strengths assessment so you can fine tune your approach.

The Executive Coach will delve into each signature theme, guiding on how to apply strengths in various leadership scenarios. By recognizing how strengths influence your leadership style, you will develop targeted strategies for addressing any frustrating scenarios that may have lingered longer than they should have.

In addition to strengths assessment, our coaches provide ongoing support and personalized guidance as strengths are leveraged in real-life situations. They will collaborate with you to set clear objectives and action plans, ensuring you stay on track towards your execution and leadership goals.