What Type Of Person Thrives In The Coaching Industry, According To An Executive Coach And Trainer At Studio DTO
Success in executive coaching and training demands "persistence and resilience," a capacity to connect authentically with clients as "their ally" and "sounding board," and a strong presence to skillfully guide group discussions. The ability to build rapport and confidently navigate conversations are key attributes for thriving in this field.
Communication, Resilience, Problem-Solving, Confidence, Executive/Leadership
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
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Grad Programs
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Dana Old
Executive Coach and Trainer
Studio DTO
University of Pennsylvania, 2005
MBA, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Communications
Coaching, Speaking & Writing
Human Resources (HR)
Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Persistence and resilience are key to success in executive coaching and training.
2. The ability to connect with and listen to clients is crucial for building trust and rapport.
3. Strong presence, confidence, and the ability to navigate conversations effectively are essential for group facilitation.
Transcript
How would you describe people who thrive in your position?
I would describe people in my profession who have done well as successful because of their persistence and resilience. If you are a small business owner, you need that gumption and ability to push through to get the deal and stay in it if that's what you want.
When you connect with people in one-on-one coaching or group facilitation, those who relate and connect with their audiences do very well. I ask myself, "Am I really listening to what they have to say? Do they think I'm hearing them, that I'm listening, and that I'm their ally, sounding board, and sparring partner?"
I think the biggest thing is genuinely having their buy-in, showing that I'm on their team. I believe coaches and facilitators do that very well.
The presence you need as a facilitator is very strong. You are not the hero; the client or the participants are. But you must be able to jump in, interject, and navigate the conversation. You need to steer it back where it needs to go, act as a timekeeper, and keep everyone on point. That takes a strong personality, confidence, and conviction to make it happen.
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