How coaching creates time and drives business growth
How executive coaching builds self-knowledge and multiples your impact
Inside a 6-month training programme
Leadership is a muscle and how to train it
Examples of poor leadership and why they hurt
Sharing leadership experience, how to learn and connect
Everyone is a leader, traits of a great leadership
Why self-knowledge is the biggest benefit of coaching
Video Summary: The Power of Executive Coaching for Scaling Businesses
In this 9AM Business Live session, host Oli (from 9AM Business) sits down with Michael Glanville, founder of Michael Glanville Executive Coaching, and a panel of seasoned leaders to discuss the transformative impact of coaching on leadership and business growth.
The conversation explores the nuances of modern leadership, the specific challenges of scaling a business in an uncertain economic climate, and how executive coaching serves as a “force multiplier” for CEOs and senior directors.
Key Takeaways
- The Modern Leadership Profile: Good leadership has shifted from the “hero” archetype to one of empathy, authenticity, and trust. Effective leaders act as a safety net for their teams, encouraging “imperfect action” over “perfect inaction.”
- Navigating Uncertainty: The primary challenge for today’s leaders is macroeconomic and political instability. Coaching helps leaders build the resilience and confidence needed to make decisive moves even when the future feels “blurry.”
- The Myth of “No Time”: Many CEOs feel too busy for coaching, but the panel argues that coaching actually creates time. By refining priorities and empowering teams to take over day-to-day tasks, leaders free themselves to focus on high-level strategy.
- Coaching as a “Muscle”: Leadership isn’t an automatic trait; it’s a skill that requires constant training. The panel emphasises that even high-performing leaders benefit from an external “mirror” to challenge their blind spots and provide radical candour.
- The Value of Experience: Michael’s approach is rooted in 25 years of industry experience, bridging the gap between theoretical “big corporate” structures and the agile, high-pressure environment of startups.
About Michael Glanville Executive Coaching
Michael offers a structured yet adaptable six-month coaching program designed for CEOs, MDs, and senior directors. Beyond 1-to-1 coaching, he hosts the podcast “Meeting Amazing Leaders on their Journey to Success” and runs specialised workshops for scaling businesses.
Learn more at: https://michaelglanville-executive-coaching.com/
