Coaching and Executive Development

Coaching is widely considered to be one of the most effective development tools for executives. It is a highly customized and pragmatic approach to building leadership skills in top executives. Deragon provides Coaching and Executive Development services led by our top executives. Deragon's network of expert corporate coaches offers high-end, post-assessment solutions for clients nationwide.

All of our coaches are trained on reading cues and customizing their coaching style for highest effectiveness. We have developed a framework for executive coaching programs to help ensure that the coach and the executive stay focused, that they are making progress toward predefined goals, and that they are achieving measurable results. At the same time, the executive is ensured the comfort of a confidential process and the opportunity to develop personally as well as professionally.

Coaching is commonly used when the following events occur: mergers/acquisitions, restructuring, privatization, succession planning, fundamental changes in strategy, new team, or to accelerate strategic imperatives.

Coaching is generally a one-to-one process involving a highly skilled coach and an individual or team who has developmental requirements or specific strengths needing enhancement. Coaching occurs in a confidential environment with open discussion and exercises, honest feedback, and assistance in designing a developmental action plan.

Our consultants will prepare the most appropriate coaching project to meet both your needs and your budget.

Unlike other methods of training, the boost in productivity and the bottom line starts immediately.

What types of coaching exist?

Coaching projects can be conducted for individuals or groups and broadly fall into four categories:

Performance coaching
Designed to enhance success, could include assimilation of new or transferred executive(s), aligning personal images to external presence, and role requirements.

Competency coaching
Used to adapt and increase skills for changing requirements and to achieve highest potential.

Team coaching
Involves working with senior leadership and boards to maximize performance, redefine work roles, and ensure cohesion and consistency.

Career and Life Balance coaching
The fastest-growing coaching discipline, designed to assist executives balance the demands of work and personal lives, evaluate growth opportunities, and determine career paths.

Contact Deragon at 805.783.0292 or email us at info@deragons.com for more information about our services.