Episode 16: 5 Advantages to Hiring an Executive Coach | 12MinuteLeadership

Leadership is a journey best not traveled alone. After nearly two decades as both a leadership coach and someone who benefits from coaching, I've witnessed firsthand the remarkable transformation that happens when leaders invest in professional guidance.The numbers speak volumes – coaching delivers an average ROI of seven times the investment. My personal experience confirms this: I accomplished more in one year with a coach than in the previous five years combined. From writing a book to launching this podcast, coaching accelerated my progress in ways I couldn't have managed solo. But the benefits extend far beyond mere productivity.Great leaders understand that sustainable success requires clarity amid complexity, and a coach provides just that. When you're making decisions with incomplete information and balancing competing priorities, having someone who asks the right questions creates space for insights you'd otherwise miss. Perhaps most valuably, coaching offers a confidential sounding board – something desperately needed in leadership positions where isolation is common. Many executives tell me coaching sessions are the first time in years they've had someone truly listen without an agenda.Beyond these benefits, coaching accelerates growth through enhanced self-awareness, improves relationships by developing emotional intelligence, and builds resilience that prevents burnout. The truth? Coaching isn't a sign of weakness – it's a demonstration of wisdom. The most successful leaders recognize they need external perspective to reach their potential.Ready to experience the transformative power of coaching? Visit eliseboggs.com to learn how my team and I can help you level up your leadership through executive coaching, customized training, or leadership retreats. Remember, you don't have to figure it all out alone – that's what separates good leaders from truly exceptional ones.Follow on Instagram: @12minuteleadership Order my book, Lead Anyone!

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