Executive Coaching for Solution-Focused Leaders
Do you ever feel like you wish you had someone to “riff” with about a work challenge? Or someone you can bounce ideas off of who can quickly understand what you’re trying to do and can stretch your thinking, ask helpful questions, and provide some inspiration to get you moving in the right direction?
This is the type of coaching we do at The Group Forward. We call it “Just-In-Time-Coaching.”
Just-In-Time-Coaching
Just-In-Time-Coaching starts with a minimum of four sessions from The Group Forward. We block out times to meet with you on the topics most relevant to you. We can book times to meet as needed or have set times blocked in calendars. You can send us intel on what the conversation will be about before the session, or we can show up ready to be a thought partner and focus on your challenges in real-time.
Our coaching strategies include:
Unlike other Executive Coaches who are focused on leadership transformation, the team at The Group Forward are organizational development consultants, professional facilitators, leadership trainers, and culture strategy consultants — so we show up ready to roll-up our sleeves.
Our goal is to understand your challenge and become a quick thought partner to help you expand and enhance your thinking. We aren’t going for “transformation,” we are going for “practical application, as soon as possible.”
Meeting Strategy
Team + trust building techniques
Manager effectiveness
Research
OKRs
Role playing
Thought partnership
Sharing best practices
Facilitation training
Co-designing
“Just-In-Time-Coaching” Situations
“I’m being promoted and I want to make sure I’m leaving my manager in a spot that doesn’t overwhelm them, but also lets them develop the department the way they want. Can you help me with a transition plan that will leave my manager and the team feeling supported as I leave the role?”
“We need help re-organizing and re-designing our senior leadership team meeting. Right now it’s not a strategic use of time. Can you help me re-design and facilitate it better?”
“We are on-boarding a new hire in a few weeks who is non-binary. I want to make sure the way I show up for this person as their manager is inclusive and with an equity lens. Can you help me think through how to prepare for this?”
“I got a review that outlined key areas I need to improve, can you help me dominate in those areas so I can surpass my boss’s expectations next quarter?”
“I don’t want to tire my team out with synchronous OKR planning meetings this quarter, can you help me think through the asynchronous work activities the group can do so that we only have to meet for limited and focused time in order to do our quarterly goal planning?
“I’m trying to apply design thinking methods to the way my team takes on projects. I know we can be doing more to empathize with our customers and stakeholders. Can you help us think through different strategies for how to do that better?”
How We've Helped Others
Helping Cultivate Effective Leaders
The Harker School
Not unlike becoming a successful musician or a world-class Olympian, having someone by your side—pointing out what you’re doing really well and where you can improve—is one of the best ways to help you master a skill. Read More
Developing New Leadership Skills
Senior Program Officer Coaching, Leading National Social Justice Organization
There are many different skills an effective organizational leader needs to possess. And developing them all takes time, experience and practice. Being an effective trainer and facilitator is one of those valuable skill sets. Read More
Creating a Safe Space to Grow
Director Level Coaching, Leading Social Enterprise
It’s not uncommon to find subject matter experts and strategic thinkers as new leaders within an organization. However, with a new title come new responsibilities. Including some—like managing a team—you’ve never had before. Read More
