Executive Coaching Case Studies
The Case of the Riches-to-Rags-to-Riches Client
Emily was a high-ranking executive in a large association in Midwestern United States. She was respected, liked, and secure enough, but she had what the association’s CEO called “a couple rough edges.” Emily’s boss encouraged her to work with an executive coach. After checking credentials and chemistry, Emily began a series of successful coaching sessions with Tom Pierce. A year later, her world changed abruptly.
The Case of the Uncoachable Client
What happens when an executive coach asks a client to take an assessment survey, and she answers the questions herself but, when the survey report is issued, she refuses to believe or act on the results?
The Case of the Disappointing Disconnect
Charlie completed an Emotional Intelligence (EQ) self-assessment and, in this “360” survey, his EQ was also evaluated by his colleagues. Unfortunately, Charlie rated himself much higher than his peers rated him. Tom Pierce knows that this disconnect can trigger one of the most delicate and dangerous executive coaching situations.
