This case study explores the professional journey of an executive who significantly benefited from leadership coaching. Over the course of his long-standing career at a major multinational pharmaceutical company, he transitioned from managing vendors to leading diverse internal teams. Throughout this transition, the executive encountered challenges typical of high-responsibility roles, where effective leadership was crucial […]
Managing performance issues can be one of the most challenging aspects of leadership. However, these trying moments also present opportunities to strengthen the manager-employee relationship. When an employee isn’t meeting expectations, it helps to approach the situation thoughtfully to encourage improvement, not discourage the individual. Read further to learn how we coach executives to approach […]
With today’s technology driving rapid access to data and real-time performance tracking, executives face greater pressure to not only meet but exceed their predecessors’ results. This technology heightens expectations for faster decision-making and higher efficiency. Where new executives used to have up to multiple quarters to acclimate and deliver results, today’s transitioning C-suit has around […]
The following article on the ROI of leadership Coaching appeared in HR.com on August 2, 2024, written by A.J. O’Connor Associates President Shannon O’Connor Bock. Read the original article here. Today, the estimated global revenue from coaching sits around 4.56 billion dollars. It comes as no surprise when analyzing the rise in online executive coaching. Since 2019, […]
In the past, internal leadership grew as the company grew. Employees were encouraged to start from the bottom, working their way up. This type of professional development was clear and defined. Your successes, products and work (that correctly answered your manager’s needs) determined the executive position you could eventually hold. As you climbed the ladder, […]
When considering your career transition, the most accessible and most affordable way to find your next opportunity is through LinkedIn. It is the world’s largest professional network, with over 1 billion members in more than 200 countries and territories. Users can connect with past colleagues, recruiters, prospective hiring managers, HR directors and fellow professionals in […]
Have you questioned if you’re on the best professional path? You are not alone. Career transitions have become increasingly common in today’s constantly evolving job market. Fifty-two percent of Americans are contemplating a career change, and 44% are already making a change. It is essential to find your job fulfilling, especially considering most Americans work […]
The following article on leading with empathy appeared in Human Capital Innovations on June 14, 2024 , written by A.J. O’Connor Associates President Shannon O’Connor Bock. Read the original article here. It is clear that nowadays, employees seek authentic connections with their managers and colleagues. EY’s Empathy in Business report found that mutual empathy between […]
Onboarding is more than introducing the new hire to the team and handing them administrative paperwork. It is your company’s first impression, and this impression sets the groundwork for your new hire’s success. The goals and benefits of onboarding far outweigh the initial investment. That said, companies are seeing almost 40% of new hires leave […]
The following article appeared in CFO Intelligence in the Spring/Summer 2024 issue, written by A.J. O’Connor Associates President Shannon O’Connor Bock. Read the original article here. The Value Of Emotional Intelligence In the dynamic world of finance, numbers reign supreme, and the stewards of an organization’s fiscal well-being are the Chief Financial Officers. CFOs are […]
