Overall Executive Coaching Approach

This is an example outline for a 12 Month Executive Coaching Program

• Weekly 1 hour Coaching Sessions for the 1st 4 weeks. The objective will be to identify, discuss and agree the Client’s Goals that they seek to achieve through the Coaching process. If 4 weeks is not enough, we will mutually agree to extend.

• For the subsequent 3 months, we will meet biweekly to review, update and refine the actions that have been agreed.

• Thereafter, we will meet once a month for the remainder of the 12-month period to continue the Coaching journey.

Key Goals for the 12 Month Coaching Journey

1. Elevate Strategic Leadership

• Goal: Move from operational execution to strategic influence.

• Growth Potential: Expand impact beyond current function to enterprise-level thinking. Position for C-suite, board or advisory roles.

2. Enhance Executive Presence & Influence

• Goal: Strengthen gravitas, storytelling and executive communication.

• Growth Potential: Improve ability to influence boards, investors, regulators and large cross-functional teams.

3. Clarify Legacy and Purpose

• Goal: Explore the individual's “why” at this stage in their career.

• Growth Potential: Reignite passion and define how they want to be remembered - e.g. as a mentor, innovator, or culture-shaper.

4. Expand Adaptive & Transformational Leadership

• Goal: Increase resilience, emotional agility and ability to lead through ambiguity.

• Growth Potential: Position as a change leader in complex, fast-evolving environments.

5. Mentor and Develop Next-Gen Leaders

• Goal: Build capability in coaching and developing others.

• Growth Potential: Multiply impact by shaping future leaders and culture.

6. Drive Cross-Organisational Collaboration

• Goal: Break silos, foster networks across the organisation or ecosystem.

• Growth Potential: Lead enterprise-wide or multi-stakeholder initiatives with greater influence and ease.

7. Plan for Transition or Portfolio Career

• Goal: Prepare for post-executive life - consulting, boards, social impact, writing, etc.

• Growth Potential: Enable a fulfilling “third act” by planning a purpose-driven transition.

Outline Structure for the 12 Month Coaching Program

Month 1: Foundation & Discovery (Weekly Coaching)

• Week 1: Chemistry session + define success outcomes & vision

• Week 2: Deep dive into values, strengths, derailers (360, assessments, or interviews)

• Week 3: Career narrative + leadership journey mapping

• Week 4: Set development goals + personal leadership brand statement

Focus: Self-awareness, goal clarity, trust-building with coach
Outcome: Personalised coaching plan & leadership development blueprint

Month 2: Strategic Clarity & Visioning

• Explore enterprise strategy alignment

• Assess executive's role in shaping long-term vision

• Identify areas to elevate strategic influence

Outcome: Enhanced clarity on how to shape and lead at a higher strategic level

Month 3: Executive Presence & Influence

• Communication styles, storytelling, boardroom presence

• Influence mapping (stakeholders, allies, blockers)

Outcome: Refined executive presence + influence strategy to drive decisions and impact

Month 4: Emotional Agility & Leadership Mindset

• Resilience, managing ambiguity, self-regulation under pressure

• Adaptive leadership frameworks

Outcome: Increased mental flexibility and ability to lead through change confidently

Month 5: Leading Culture & Driving Engagement

• Cultural diagnostics (team/organisation)

• Modelling behaviours that shape high-performance culture

Outcome: Cultural alignment strategy + practical leadership rituals

Month 6: Coaching & Developing Others

• Advanced coaching techniques for leaders

• Succession planning, mentoring framework

Outcome: Stronger legacy through talent development and mentorship

Month 7: Systems Thinking & Collaboration

• Navigating organisational complexity

• Cross-functional leadership and influence without authority

Outcome: Stronger collaboration muscle + ability to break silos

Month 8: Innovation & Decision Making

• Enhancing creative thinking and risk mindset

• Frameworks for bold, confident decision-making

Outcome: Stronger innovation leadership and ability to inspire breakthrough thinking

Month 9: Purpose, Impact & Legacy

• Reflection: What do I want to be known for?

• Define purpose-driven leadership and legacy projects

Outcome: Anchored sense of meaning and clear legacy plan

Month 10: Navigating Transitions (Optional Focus)

• Prepare for a career shift, portfolio life, board roles

• Identity evolution beyond current title or organisation

Outcome: Transition roadmap or personal portfolio strategy

Month 11: Integration & Reinforcement

• Revisit original goals and refine action plans

• Celebrate growth; identify remaining gaps

Outcome: Fully integrated new behaviours and mindsets

Month 12: Close, Reflect, Celebrate

• Final reflection + 360 revisit or stakeholder feedback

• Sustainment strategy: rhythms, habits, accountability

• Celebration + share legacy letter or vision with coach/team

Outcome: Closure with confidence, continuity plan in place

Key Benefits

• Greater Strategic Impact

• Sharper Executive Presence

• Renewed Purpose & Legacy Clarity

• Expanded Emotional Intelligence

• Multiplied Leadership Through Others

• Improved Decision Making & Innovation

• Preparation for Transition or Portfolio Career

• Sustained Growth Beyond the Program

Overall Transformation

By the end of the program, the Client will have:

• A clear personal and professional identity, aligned with their purpose.

• A stronger leadership brand recognised across their industry or organization.

• A legacy in motion – and the energy, confidence and clarity to live it.