Executive Coaching and Mentoring

Bob Nardelli, former CEO of Home Depot, said, “I absolutely believe that people, unless coached, never reach their maximum capabilities.”

According to Fortune Magazine (March 2003) the head of Ford Motor Company insisted his two key executives work with a coach because “we can't afford to have either of you fail.”

At UnlimitedResources we know that Corporate Executives thrive when they have someone they can trust, who truly understands what is going on , what the stakes are and how the game is played. Executives are generally wary about sharing their innermost thoughts and plans with the people around them. As one client put it, “There are just too many people with their own hidden agendas, too many who think they will please me by agreeing with me or second guessing what I want them to say. As my coach I count on you for your objectivity, your corporate experience and your wisdom.”

Together, the coach and the executive client explore a variety of perspectives and create options for actions. While, it is always the client who ultimately chooses the action taken, a coach makes it possible for that choice to be based on a clear, understanding of the possible outcomes of each option.

UnlimitedResources' success and mentoring coaching challenges the executive client to stretch beyond their previously conceived limits. As Carly Fiorina, CEO and Chairperson of Hewlitt-Packard said recently, “Leadership and vision are critical to a company's survival. Broad-band anticipation of change and the probable impact of those changes is an important aspect of leadership.”

Executives are frequently confronted by integrity issues. Coach and client work together to create a code of personal values that the executive can turn to when faced with difficult decisions.

Many executives have career and/or personal goals, but few have a specific plan for getting to where they want to be. Just as some people hire a personal physical trainer, a financial consultant, an image consultant or an interior decorator to help them reach their goals in various areas of their lives. Why not have a success coach who helps you design a life that works effortlessly, expand your personal and professional life?

What the Executive Clients are saying:

"When I decided to engage a coach, I selected Ruth based on her business experience and strong commitment to her clients. I had reached a pivotal moment in my career and needed some objective feedback. I found Ruth's advice, perspective and excellent listening skills a perfect sounding board and counsel for me. Ruth helped me open my eyes to my own core competencies and how best to take advantage of them. I learned to take a much deeper look at what drives my behavior both at home and at work. Call it a deeper understanding of my soul, but there is little doubt that I am changed person - and for the better - as a result of my time spent working with Ruth."
- Vice President Sales for a Major Transportation Provider,
Charlotte , N.C.

"I feel a lot more confident after having talked to you. Our discussion helped me to take a step back and re-focus on the task at hand. Your insight helped to organize some of the key elements for me. It is really helpful to have someone to bounce things off of, in confidence, without worrying about showing your weakness."
- Sales Executive, Telecommunications Industry
Atlanta, Georgia

"For me personally, you provided an invaluable platform, professional perspective, and guidance from which I have been able to develop into a better manager, a more effective communicator, and a more valuable employee. Again, these attributes have directly translated into my personal life, and allow me to enjoy a more complete life, with better relationships and more effective use of personal time."
- Production Manager, Advertising Agency
Washington, D.C.

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