Executive leader coaching as a strategic activity

Abstract

This article explores the strategic validity of executive leader coaching. The authors offer the definition of executive coaching and the distinguishing factors of this professional industry and present three primary strategic interventions that executive coaches make in upgrading the performance of leaders, executive teams, and the organization as a whole. Included are the strategies of developing leaders, implementing strategic plans, and the attraction, retention, and development of human talent in the organization. The authors quote leaders in the field of coaching as well as business leaders whom they have coached.