Using 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.

A leader's organization is a huge part of his or her life, but it is not all of it. He or she may have a family, friends or a community outside of the organization that require just as much attention. This broader vision of life is one that a coach can assist with by making sure that all objectives are properly handled at any one time. A coach will help create balance and nurture the "whole".

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 a leader does not show up or fails to do that which he or she is supposed to do, then the organization is likely to suffer and therefore the vision suffers. It is impossible for an individual to be switched on at all times. As such, a coach acts as an alarm to challenge, motivate and direct as necessary.

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."

Having a Christian Executive Coach means you have invested in being successful. Be strategic in how you use one to stay in line with your wider goals. This is your safety net.




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