High-Growth CEO Coaching™

Work through tough decisions
Handle team conflicts, team member development and organizational change
Build expertise giving and taking feedback, driving accountability and facilitating great teamwork
Ensure company-wide alignment to co-create the future
Deliberately build a strong and effective culture
Make sure decisions are made with BOTH short and long-term company success in mind
Effectively work with and develop their Boards
Manage the emotional and mental rollercoaster implicit in the CEO role

I am overwhelmed, too busy, feeling stressed, sometimes bored, not sure how to add the most value, wondering about needing alone time to think – what can and should I do differently?
My role is shifting, and I am not exactly sure what I should focus on? What does this mean?
How do I enhance my own engagement and energy?

Am I really the right person for this role?
I have hired people with much more experience than me - remind me why am I the CEO?
Should we find someone else to lead the company who might add more value than me?

How do I know when it is time to replace a team member and how do I do it well?
How do I stop being at the center of team conflict and issues?
How do I drive accountability andI delegate to and empower team members all at the same time?

I think I communicate a lot but people don’t seem to grasp what I am saying. What can I do differently?
How can I communicate difficult decisions to maintain trust and transparency?
How should I tailor my communication to be heard by different team members and stakeholders?
How do I learn to remain calm and composed during high-stress situations?

How do I best manage my financial runway?
What is the best timing if we have to make a RIF?
How do we ensure a strong culture and employee engagement on the other side of a RIF?

Where is the balance between valuing my board's insights and my perspective if it differs?
How do I decide the best path to take if my board has a different point of view about my annual budget and plan?
How do I manage investors who have different funding capacity, time horizons and exit expectations?

What actions are crucial now for success in two, five, and ten years?
Am I prioritizing long-term sustainability in our strategic planning?
Have I appropriately factored in potential disruptions and changes in our industry?

How can I reduce expenses and still be positioned for growth in economic downturns?
How do I diversify revenue streams against economic fluctuations?
How can I stress-test our business model for resilience against economic downturn?

How do I cultivate a culture rich in innovation, learning and creativity?
How do I maintain our culture as the company grows quickly and we grapple with work from work versus work from home?
How can I empower employees to take initiative and demonstrate leadership in their roles?

How can I identify and tackle areas of waste or inefficiency in the organization?
How should I think about investing in employee training and development?
How do I assess resource allocation in response to evolving business needs?

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Two to four monthly one-hour calls. Frequency is flexible & based on desired scope
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Accountability write-up by the Coach after each call
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HBDI Instrument used to map individual preferences to the CEO role requirements
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360s & Growth Potential Surveys(TM) delivered when appropriate

Experience and Insight

All our coaches have worked confidentially with high-tech CEOs for years. The coaches who were CEOs themselves were also long-time members of our High-Growth CEO Forums(R) giving them deep pattern recognition.
Proven Growth & Leadership Frameworks

Our IP and best practices have been developed from years of working with and learning from our 100s of CEO clients as they navigate their CEO journeys.
Planning & Team Building Process Options

Experienced in delivering our Building the Profit Spiral(R) Strategic Planning and Building the Executive Team as Leaders of Growth(™) services our coaches can incorporate them as deemed appropriate.