• providing a sounding board for executives to discuss ideas, opinions and concerns without fear or favour
• ensuring he or she is fully aware of their management style, the expectations they place upon others, motivations and the impact this approach has on relationships and outcomes
• offering an independent perspective and personal guidance regardless of whether clients face career dilemmas or are deemed to be rising stars needing help to rise to the next level
• ensuring coaching outcomes and strategies are individually tailored to personal learning styles and varying professional contexts
• offering critical assistance for executives suddenly requiring flexible skill sets – such as a technical expert needing help to develop completely new skills or a line manager being posted to a vastly different cultural setting