Elevate your leadership impact through personalised executive coaching. We partner with senior leaders to enhance their effectiveness, navigate complex challenges, and drive organisational success.

Our executive coaching programme includes:
•⁠ ⁠Leadership style assessment and development
•⁠ ⁠Strategic decision-making enhancement
•⁠ ⁠Communication and influence optimisation
•⁠ ⁠Change management capabilities
•⁠ ⁠Work-life integration strategies

Each coaching engagement is tailored to your specific context, challenges, and aspirations, supported by our experienced executive coaches.

At Elephants in Main Street, we recognise that executive leadership is both a science and an art. Our executive coaching goes beyond traditional coaching models to create transformative leadership experiences.

Our Executive Coaching Philosophy

We believe effective executive coaching must:

• Address both business performance and personal growth
• Create sustainable behavioural change
• Challenge existing mental models while building new capabilities
• Bridge the gap between potential and performance

The Elephants Approach to Executive Coaching

Phase 1: Deep Discovery

We begin with a comprehensive exploration of:

• Current leadership context and challenges
• Individual strengths and growth edges
• Key stakeholder perspectives and expectations
• Organisational dynamics and culture
• Personal and professional aspirations

Phase 2: Targeted Development

Our coaching process focuses on:

• Building self-awareness through validated assessments and feedback
• Identifying specific behavioural changes that will drive results
• Creating practical strategies for implementing new behaviours
• Measuring progress through tangible metrics
• Regular reflection and adjustment of approach

Phase 3: Sustained Integration

We ensure lasting change through:

• Regular practice of new behaviours in real-world situations
• Ongoing feedback and adjustment
• Integration of learning into daily leadership practice
• Building support systems for continued growth
• Measuring and celebrating progress

Unique Elements of Our Executive Coaching

• Shadow Coaching: We observe executives in their natural work environment to provide real-time feedback and insights
• Stakeholder Integration: We involve key stakeholders in the coaching process while maintaining confidentiality
• Systems Perspective: We consider the entire organisational ecosystem in our coaching approach
• Results Focus: We establish clear metrics for measuring coaching impact

Integration of Assessment Tools

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

We use MBTI to help executives:

• Understand their natural leadership style and preferences
• Recognise how their type influences decision-making
• Adapt communication approaches for different personality types
• Build more effective relationships with team members and stakeholders
• Identify potential blind spots and growth areas

Enneagram

The Enneagram helps our executive clients:

• Gain deeper insight into their core motivations and fears
• Understand their leadership style under stress and security
• Recognise patterns in their leadership behaviour
• Develop strategies for personal and professional growth
• Build a more authentic leadership presence

CliftonStrengths

We leverage CliftonStrengths to help executives:

• Identify and leverage their natural talents
• Build complementary leadership teams
• Make better delegation decisions
• Enhance their leadership impact through strengths-based approaches
• Create development strategies that work with their natural talents

Our Coaching Standards Across All Services

Professional Excellence

• Regular supervision and peer review
• Ongoing professional development
• Evidence-based methodologies
• Quality assurance processes

Confidentiality

• Strict confidentiality protocols
• Secure data management
• Clear boundary management
• Protected communication channels

Experiential Learning

• Real-world application
• Active experimentation
• Continuous feedback
• Measurable outcomes

Each coaching engagement includes:

• Comprehensive initial assessment
• Customised development plans
• Regular coaching sessions
• Progress tracking and evaluation
• Tools and resources for continued growth
• Flexible delivery options (in-person, virtual, or hybrid)