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Coaching success: It’s about the match, not the model

Red and green flags in your search for an executive coach

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    • Coaching is typically used for talent development, often reserved for senior-level executives and high-potential employees being geared for greater responsibilities.
    • Coaching is typically used for talent development, often reserved for senior-level executives and high-potential employees being geared for greater responsibilities. IMAGE: PIXABAY

    PAUL HENG

    Published Sat, Nov 29, 2025 · 07:00 AM

    “GO GET yourself a coach.”

    Your boss just told you that you are entitled to work with an executive coach because you have high potential. Perhaps management wants you to be better prepared for greater responsibilities. Or you have just received your 360-degree feedback, and there are some leadership behaviours or perceptions you want to address.

    But what exactly are you signing up for? And what is coaching, really?

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