Our Approach To Executive Coaching

• There will normally be a briefing meeting where the situation and objectives are discussed and a decision is made as to whether coaching is the best approach to achieve the objectives.

• A meeting between the executive and the coach is held at which the two become acquainted and matters of confidentiality are decided. From here, the style of the program will depend on what has been negotiated and the outcomes that have been agreed.

• Assessments are administered to evaluate motivators, behaviors and attributes. Results provide an opportunity to develop a focused, personalized development strategy. 

• The coach questions the executive in depth and may give them questionnaires to complete. They may watch the client at work and in certain circumstances will interview bosses, peers and subordinates.

• Both executive and coach review and then identify key strengths and weaknesses as well as developmental needs and put together a plan. They work together on the agreed objectives and this process generally ebbs once the executive is established in a steady attitude towards continuous improvement of leadership abilities and has developed an organizational support mechanism for ongoing growth.

• The coach and client work together utilizing a personal development process designed to develop enhanced skills, attitudes and focus to achieve the desired outcome.

Our Coaches

Vista Development's Tom Lemanski and John Heil Jr. provide a unique combination of Executive Officer and entrepreneurial experience combined with proven coaching systems and processes. It is, indeed, lonely at the top.  An increasing number of executives are benefiting from the the coaching process. An advisor who can confidentially provide one-on-one assistance for individual development and help you focus on your goals and desires. Or perhaps, you just need someone with an open mind to bounce ideas off. Whatever the need, that's one of the reasons we're here — to provide coaching and support to our clients who desire longer-term guidance and direction. We can help you stay on track to reach your personal and professional goals and achieve your potential. It can mean the difference between goal setting and goal getting.  Past coaching clients have ranged from Kellogg, Wharton, University of Chicago and Harvard Law graduates to a Viet Nam Army Ranger veteran.

Our affiliate network provides us with access to coaches with a variety of different styles and industry expertise.