Leadership Coaching for Lawyers

Lawyers with specialized expertise in their practice areas often find the transition to leadership a challenge. They may feel inadequately prepared to manage a team, develop client relationships, bring in new business and/or navigate the politics of a firm or organization. What got you this far isn’t enough to succeed as a partner or member of the executive team!

Working with a coach, you will understand how to leverage your unique style of leadership and the importance of character in action. You will be better equipped to lead high performing teams; build positive relationships; contribute at the senior management table; influence culture change; and sustain your own professional career.

From our first contact, we work closely with the client/coachee and their sponsor to design a leadership development program that meets the client’s goals and aligns with the organization’s priorities. Coaching programs are typically 4-6 months with regularly scheduled sessions every month. Most coaching engagements include onboarding and discovery sessions with the client and sponsor, if applicable. In these preliminary meetings, we get to know each other, determine how we will work together and clarify desired outcomes of coaching. Throughout the coaching period, a variety of leadership assessment tools, planning templates, and professional development resources are available to support the learning process. A 360 feedback survey and report is a valuable tool we offer for leaders who are seeking more data on how others perceive them and is used to prioritize learning and development opportunities.

Below are some of the outcomes you can expect:

• Building and sustaining professional relationships
• Communicating value and vision with confidence
• Decision-making and influence
• Inspiring and motivating others
• Managing people and teams
• Implementing strategic change
• Achieving personal and professional growth
• Being a mentor, advocate and sponsor