Executive Coaching for Lawyers and Other Professionals
What is Executive Coaching?
Executive coaching hones in on a topic that a client wishes to explore in order to unlock answers, strategies, and possibilities.
It can be a powerful tool when:
evaluating career goals
addressing constructive feedback
seeking to improve productivity
managing conflict
facing a roadblock
transitioning into a new role
building communication skills
feeling stuck or overwhelmed
expanding outside a comfort zone
Coaching provides the time and space to find the answers you already know on some level that can be obscured by the demands and noise of every day life. It is a partnership based on mutual respect and trust.
“Courage is a heart word.”
Brene Brown
How Does Executive Coaching Work?
The client identifies a topic they wish to tackle and works with the coach to:
establish clear objectives
create strategies for desired outcomes
navigate change
The focus is on taking action, staying accountable, and following through effectively.
Coaching works as a partnership based on mutual respect and trust. The coach listens actively, asks questions to evoke awareness and facilitate client growth.
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Coaching for Lawyers and Law Firms
The most valuable asset law firms have is their people. Coaching is an investment in lawyers that supports their professional development and creates a supportive firm culture.
I understand how law firms work, I know the real-life dynamics involved, I appreciate the politics, and I want to contribute to making law firms a kinder and better environment.
External coaches can be a helpful supplement to a law firm’s internal coaching expertise. They can serve as a resource for lawyers who may be more comfortable speaking with someone outside the firm with extensive experience in the field.
Coaching for Non-Lawyer Professionals
I have coached clients in a wide range of professions, in addition to law firms. These include finance, nonprofit organizations, the arts, small businesses, and public service.
Coaching does not require expertise in a particular field. The client always has the best answers for themself. Coaches merely evoke awareness by listening with curiosity and asking thoughtful questions to facilitate growth.
Coaching Packages
The magic of coaching is that it is all about the client’s targets, strengths, and capabilities. I will happily tailor coaching engagements to match the needs of an individual or law firm as best I can.
What Clients Say
“Joanne is a gifted listener and empathetic coach. She met me where I was at and created a welcoming environment for open and thoughtful conversations. With Joanne’s guidance, I was able to make some key decisions that I had previously been struggling with for months. She kept me on task and guided me to find the answers and solutions I needed. Joanne is savvy, pragmatic, and has excellent judgment from her years of being in the legal industry. You couldn’t ask for a better coach.”
"Joanne is a true professional and approaches each session with a sense of enthusiasm that helps you get out of your comfort zone and open your mind to new possibilities. In her radiant manner, Joanne has helped me break through blocks and feel empowered to face challenges."
“Working with Joanne was incredibly helpful in building a system I can use going forward in assessing what I need and want in my career and making big choices. She helped me build confidence and a better vision for my future. I would recommend that anyone considering a career change, or even just looking for a coach to achieve smaller career goals, work with her.”
