Sunday, November 13, 2016

How To Use A Christian Executive Coach

By Katy Parfait


Christian leaders are responsible for leading people and executing a particular vision. Because not all leaders and those with visions are skilled at executing or using tactics, they often hire personnel to accomplish those tasks. A Christian Executive Coach is someone who steps in to do same in the life of a leader, serving numerous purposes in respect of the larger picture of goals and objectives.

Though leaders are dedicated to their respective organizations, they, too, have multi-dimensional lives that are important outside of the organization. Leaders have families, friendships and communities that make up the greater whole. One purpose of having a coach is to help create a balance in every aspect of one's life at any given time. The coach will be able to remind the individual about this broader vision.

Coaches also serve as motivation. When leaders lead, they often do so alone. They rarely have anyone looking over them to monitor their work.

If they fail to show up, they fail to lead, the whole organization suffers and ultimately, they will not see their vision accomplished. No leader can be "on" all the time. Use your coach to be your "life alarm". Give them permission to challenge you directly, keep you motivated and keep you on track.

Finally, your coach should have the ability to be a wise sounding board for you. Leaders have a million terrific ideas, but not all of them should be tried. Use your coach as a sounding board to help you discern good ideas that are on track with your life goals from ones that are distractions. While no visionary likes to hear it, they all need to; give them permission to say, "that's not a good idea."

Your Christian Executive Coach is an investment you are making in your success. Use them strategically to keep you on course with your objectives. They are your safety net.




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