Individual Leadership Coaching
I have been formally and informally coaching leaders for the past twenty-five years in virtually all aspects of personal and professional development. I help individuals reflect deeply and positively, seeing their challenges and opportunities from the perspective of life-work rather than momentary circumstance. I frequently assist people to find their own voice, learn to trust themselves and others, and also to gain meaningful feedback from their colleagues. I serve as a supportive and truthful sounding board, helping clients discover a new knowledge of themselves and enter new ways of speaking and acting.
All coaching begins with a brief, free-of-charge conversation about goals and interests, and a check to make sure coaching is the best learning approach. I talk with people on a variable schedule -- some more regularly, such as twice a month, and others simply as the need arises. Of course, our conversations are entirely confidential. I am open to a variety of formats, from an hour or two of conversation with individuals who have found me on the web to an ongoing relationship as colleague and advisor.
• One-on-one assistance to executives, managers, supervisors, project managers, and professionals who want to enrich their skills, presence, and personal directions
• Tailored to address essential professional, business, and personal life issues, especially where these issues are intertwined
• Challenges of transition, change, and personal growth addressed in the context of a broader life journey
• Coaching available in person, by phone, or email
• Regularly scheduled or on an "as needed" basis
• Frequently work with issues such as courage, vision, expressions of personal alignment and power, finding and generating joy and fulfillment in work
Career Enrichment
The purpose of all coaching is career and life enrichment, based on an inner desire to grow, learn, and make full use of potentials. It is best when based on a firm personal choice to learn. In addition to other forms fo coaching and as a powerful alternative to traditional 360º Leadership Assessments, I can assist you with gathering direct rather than anonymous feedback, interpreting this information and understanding the patterns of behavior and thinking that can lead to greater success. As part of this work, I use a variety of tools and techniques to literally speed up the process of learning and self-knowledge. In turn, this leads to your own best career choices and personal/professional development. The process I use helps you to:
• Understand your own theory and vision of effective leadership
• Know the questions that you most want to answer
• Identify your own "gift" and "shadow" qualities
• Use effective methods to obtain full and accurate feedback from others
• Understand the sources of self-limiting patterns and conditioning
• Use intuitive and "right-brain" techniques (in addition to feedback) to increase self-knowledge; inner strength and outward influence
• Collaboratively develop a written assessment of your challenges and preferred strategies
• Address the most challenging and strategic aspect of development: execution and follow-through
Gifted Coach • Committed Champion • Identifies the Real Issues • Inspires Confidence
-- Krista Goldstine-Cole, CEO & Senior Thought Partner, Ken! Inc, Washington State"Dan is a gifted coach who has inspired in me great confidence. Each time we meet, I come away with the sense that I can take meaningful steps to improve my work and achieve my dreams. I always know that I have a talented and committed champion "in my corner." He asks me to step up and do tough work. He helps to identify the real issues--from broken trust to tired old habits--that get in the way of meaningful progress. He always seems to know what will help. I have recommended him to a number of my most trusted friends and colleagues, and I do so without hesitation."
Models Continuous Growth • Source of Inspiration and Renewal • Offers Unparalleled Opportunity for Personal Growth
“Dan consistently models the courage, vulnerability and continuous growth - or unfolding - that is required of great leaders. He first introduced me to the notion of "undiscussibles" - and their poisonous effects in the workplace - and has guided me through the discovery of many of my most profound insights ... often during times of crisis or great challenge (when those insights are most needed). His blog is a perpetual source of inspiration and renewal, though working with Dan 1:1 offers an unparalleled opportunity for personal and professional growth.”
-- Joe McCarthy, Senior Researcher, Intel