By Ellen Heller, ESC Consultant
As an Executive Director of a nonprofit, you juggle many roles: running the day-to-day operations, overseeing staff, working effectively with your board, representing your organization to the public and leading fundraising efforts. It’s a challenging role that can feel isolating, especially when you need guidance or someone to help you navigate obstacles. This is where an Executive Coach can be invaluable.
When Executive Coaching Can Help:
- You are new to an ED position (either through internal promotion or as an external hire) and could use a sounding board for guidance and feedback.
- Your mandate has changed due to significant growth in the organization or a new strategic plan/budget/people.
- You have received feedback from the board about areas for growth and want to address them proactively.
- You have grown the organization from a small, closely held nonprofit and now need to scale it to a new level.
- You are the founder/ED planning to transition out, and want to leave the organization strong and prepared for future success.
What Executive Coaching Can Help:
- A trained professional who has experience working with nonprofit organizations and executive directors.
- One-on-one, tailored sessions – either in person or via Zoom – that address your needs and work schedule.
- A supportive, confidential partnership to ensure a strong coach-coachee fit.
If you’re navigating the challenges of nonprofit leadership and feel that an Executive Coach could provide the guidance and support you need, ESC is here to help. Our experienced coaches understand the unique demands of your role and are committed to helping you and your organization thrive.
Source: https://www.empowersuccesscorps.org/news/executive-director-coaching/
