Executives often face multifaceted issues that involve not only business strategy but also interpersonal dynamics, organisational culture, and personal leadership challenges. Coaches must skilfully navigate and address these diverse needs. Building a trusting relationship and creating a safe space for open dialogue is crucial, as executives may share sensitive information and personal challenges.
Coaching executives requires a diverse skill set and a broad range of competencies. It involves applying various methodologies and adapting one's approach to suit the unique needs of each client and situation. Executives may sometimes resist change or struggle with self-awareness, so coaches must be skilled in facilitating personal growth and encouraging openness to new perspectives.
Join us in our upcoming webinar on Wednesday 6 November 2024 at 16:00, to hear lessons learned from Kristiina Uurasmaa, CEO and Executive Coach, about coaching executives and executive teams. You will also hear more about how our Executive Coaching programme can transform your leadership abilities and coaching skills. The webinar will be hosted by Henley Business School's Annu Matula, Senior Advisor & Executive Coach.
You can sign up for the info at the bottom of this page.
Coaching has long been recognised as an effective vehicle to enhance leadership impact and achieve business success. Excellent coaching skills, self-awareness and the ability to reflect combined with an overall integrated leadership approach are the key ingredients for business success in an ever more complex environment.
Whether you would like to use coaching skills in your leadership role or become a certified coach yourself (or both), our Executive Coaching programme is a great choice. The programme is a university-level triple-accredited (ICF, EMCC, AC) coaching programme. It is designed for leaders, coaches, and practitioners with some previous knowledge or experience in coaching.
Kristiina Uurasmaa is a highly skilled consultant and executive coach with a strong focus on leadership development, change management, and team performance enhancement. With a Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration from Aalto University and additional studies at Roosevelt University in Chicago, Kristiina brings a solid academic foundation to her practice.
Certified in Executive Coaching from Henley Business School, University of Reading, Kristiina has a wealth of experience in coaching expert teams, addressing challenges, and fostering new collaboration models. She has worked extensively with large international corporations and also enjoys supporting small, agile organisations.
As the owner of Dash Company, Kristiina leverages her 16 years of experience at Trainers’ House, where she served as a consultant, coach, business unit leader, and executive team member. Prior to her consulting career, Kristiina was responsible for the sales and marketing of business literature at WSOY.
15:00 Lessons learned from coaching executives and executive teams
Kristiina Uurasmaa, Dash Company Oy
15:45 Q&A
16:00 Coaching education and research at Henley Business School
Annu Matula, Senior Advisor & Executive Coach
16:15 End of session