Executive Sparring
Lonely at the top?
Once you’re at the top, who do you have to help you with your challenges? Do you have a sparring partner? Someone who understands your challenges, does not judge you and who asks the right questions. Someone without a vested interest, impartial?
Rising up the career ladder can increase the feeling of loneliness. As a result, situations can start to seem even more complex; times of high pressure can result in stress and anxiety that is completely avoidable and of course whilst your personal wellbeing is suffering, so too is your performance... and the business is likely to be impacted as a result. It probably wont be obvious, but it's inevitable, if you're not performing at your best, it will hurt your business.
It is a fundamental need for people in top positions to be able to exchange thoughts openly, to talk about their fears and concerns and discuss possible solutions. Whilst family, friends and close colleagues can provide certain types of support and guidance, having a personal sparring partner at your side can provide so much more. It can help executives become more aware of themselves, reduce blind spots, and enable them to grow in ways that they hadn't considered. This not only benefits you but by increasing your authenticity will help those around you.
A Partnership
Executive Sparring goes far beyond classic consulting or coaching. Most clients' situations are complex and require their conversation partner to possess a dynamic mix of skills, experiences and techniques. Advisors want to advise and coaches want to coach.
Close collaboration that gives rise to creativity and clarity at the top level requires a very specific type of relationship.
Get in touch to see if Scott might be the right sparring partner for you.
Just talking
Finally, there are clients that don't even necessarily follow a clearly set goal when working with a sparring partner. They just cherish the regular exchange and room for trustful conversations with someone who is neutral, unbiased and who doesn't have a personal agenda. And it goes without saying that utmost discretion and confidentiality must be a given at all times.
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