Executive Coaching
A structured, reflective coaching cycle that turns feedback and goals into focused leadership growth — supported by a thinking partner, a clear conversation structure, and a private reflection journal. All examples are illustrative.
The executive coaching cycle
A repeating cycle that pairs reflection with action and keeps a leader's growth visible and accountable.
- Step 1
Reflect — review 360° feedback, the self-assessment, and recent leadership moments to surface what matters most. - Step 2
Set goals — name one or two high-leverage growth goals tied to a leadership domain. - Step 3 · current
Coaching conversation — meet with a coach as a thinking partner using the GROW structure below. - Step 4
Action — apply a small set of high-leverage practices between sessions. - Step 5
Journal — capture reflections after key leadership moments to track learning. - Step 6
Progress review — gather evidence, review impact, and set the next cycle.
Coaching-conversation structure (GROW)
A simple, durable structure for a focused coaching conversation between a leader and a coach.
🤝 Accountability supports
- Bi-weekly conversations with a coaching thinking partner.
- A small set of indicators the leader can monitor between sessions.
- Reflection journaling after key leadership moments (below).
- Portfolio evidence linking actions to leadership impact.
- Mid-point check-ins to adjust the plan while there is still time.
Where coaching connects
Multi-source feedback names the focus domain and surfaces strengths to protect. View 360° feedback →
Coaching goals become a measurable 90-day or annual growth plan with evidence. Build a growth plan →
Coaching resources
Growth-plan builder
Turn coaching goals into a measurable 90-day, semester, or annual plan.
Open →360° feedback
Bring multi-source perspectives into your next coaching conversation.
Open →Leadership self-assessment
Reflect across six leadership domains before you set goals.
Open →Performance dashboard
See coaching cadence, growth goals, and impact in one view.
Open →📝 Reflection journal
Capture a leadership moment, decision, or coaching takeaway. Reflection is where coaching conversations turn into lasting growth. Entries save locally in this browser — they are private to you.
Your reflections
Reflections are stored only in this browser's local storage — nothing is uploaded.
All examples shown are illustrative sample content created for demonstration.