The coaching process can take a number of forms depending on who the individual is and who is asking for the coaching.

• There will normally be a briefing meeting where the situation is 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 programme will depend on what has been negotiated and the outcomes that have been agreed.
• 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.