These stories highlight specific work, and are not intended to fully describe the work VanArsdal and Associates can do in any one category.

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Executive Coaching

Al was engaged to work with a CEO’s direct report in bringing about major improvement in his leadership style and impact.

After the initial commitment and agreement were established, Al worked with the executive to develop his own agenda and goals (in this case, thinking and performing as an executive in a large complex system, including ‘letting go’ and trusting more, improving communication with direct reports, and balancing policy and operational roles) and define strategies to achieve those results. One strategy was the provision of feedback based on real, observed situations (meetings and other day-today interactions). Another strategy was more complete ‘360’ assessment and understanding, accomplished by participation in an ‘off the counter’ executive development experience. While this work was not always easy or ‘fun’, the client reported that it was invaluable in keeping on track with his career.

Progress was being made on all fronts, and was reaffirmed and accelerated by the outside development experience. The coach and client have re-committed to help examine deeper issues and areas of potential growth – balance in work and personal life, and looking forward to the next phases of the executive’s career and life.