Coaching Program Senior Partner of a Business Consultancy

Our client is a senior partner in his late forties, working in a mid-sized German consultancy which concentrates on strategic consulting and counseling for complex projects. After several years in the market, he and his partner have developed a loyal clientele, who have also held out through the last year’s recession. For some time now the client has struggled with self doubt and attacks of discontent. Although he sees himself as sociable and diplomatic, he keeps encountering situations in which he almost loses control of his temper. The work is less and less fun. The clients also notice his difficulties. As he loses a big customer to a rival, he silently berates himself. He doesn’t know where his enthusiasm has gone. In his domestic life he is often weary and irritable – as a consequence his wife has withdrawn from him, and he often feels alone with heavy decisions. Encouraged by the positive experience of a friend, he decides to overcome his problems by working with a coach.

Health Check

Together with his coach, the client subjects different areas of his life to a precise analysis. A work plan with milestones helps him to change his perspective and win back his ability to act. He uses role play to help him to examine his old communication patterns and change them. After several months of coaching he sees clear results in his interactions with customers and colleagues. His private life improves because he is more relaxed and good-tempered at home.

Result

After the course of six months, the client feels powerful and secure enough to give up seeing his coach on a regular basis. He agrees with his coach to a quarterly check-in to make sure he stays on the ball. The visible results induce other senior partners to try the coaching services of the Change Partnership, which improves the performance of the partners and the productivity of the firm.