What if I am assigned an executive coach by my construction employer?


If your employer assigns you an executive coach, you should consider it a positive statement that reflects your employer’s confidence in you as a long-term investment. Leaders, in all fields, have achieved greatness under the guidance of executive coaching and so should you. Having your own personal, executive coach is an opportunity for you to grow as a professional in ways that you could never do on your own. You should embrace this opportunity and commit your best efforts to achieving exceptional results.
To obtain the most from the experience, you should ask your supervisor what objectives and results are expected of you. Obtain a written agreement listing those objectives and the timing of the desired change. See if you can have a voice in choosing your coach. If possible, choose one in which you have good personal chemistry, and one who is recognized in your field as having an outstanding reputation and track record.
The employer pays the executive coach. In this instance, determine exactly how much confidentiality you can expect from your coach. If confidentiality is a concern, you can avoid workplace gossip by scheduling sessions with your coach away from the office. If your peers and subordinates are asked by the coach to participate in a "360-degree" performance feedback about you, be receptive and cooperative. A ?360-degree? performance feedback technique is highly effective and has proven to help executives identify shortcomings and develop constructive solutions.
Finally, make sure any self-improvement plan you prepare with your executive coach can be achieved during the projected timetable.