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\"\"Taking Care of Business<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The Holbrow Group is on a mission to help leaders and teams achieve even more than they ever thought possible, to help them stand courageously upright despite the riptides of conflict and challenge, to get more done in less time, and to develop the best possible relationships with others, inside and external to their organization.<\/p>\n

We suspect that\u2019s a mission you can get behind, as well. There\u2019s a lot at stake in every decision you make, and we invite you to consider us as partners in your efforts to help your organization reach its goals.<\/p>\n

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” Colin\u2019s ability to expand comfort zones and challenge innate tendencies, while driving actionable outcomes allowed us to successfully build a framework to advance the business, and provided a solid leadership foundation for both me and my team, which continues to serve us well today. ” <\/em>…Continue Reading<\/a><\/p>\n

Tom Macerollo
\n<\/strong>Former Vice-President\/General Manager
\n<\/strong>Legrand \u2013 Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

What to look for in an Executive Coach
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The Holbrow Group has helped hundreds of Human Resource professionals throughout Canada and around the world find the right coaches for their organization. We specialize in executive, team, leadership training and retirement readiness coaching, and we recognize that not everyone is familiar with the power of strong coaching in generating off-the-charts results for a company. So, we\u2019ve put together this a list of priorities you might find valuable in finding the right coach for your organization.<\/p>\n

1. Learn more about what coaching is designed to do
\n<\/strong>Although coaching has been around for many years, it\u2019s becoming more widely recognized as an organization\u2019s \u201csecret weapon\u201d in the drive to benefit the bottom line. The International Coach Federation (ICF) defines coaching as \u201cpartnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.\u201d You may want to visit the ICF website <\/a> to further familiarize yourself with coaching before you start looking for the right coach for your employees.<\/p>\n

2. Select the type of coaching that will best serve your organization\u2019s needs
\n<\/strong>Coaching has become more widely recognized as an organization\u2019s \u201csecret weapon,\u201d and you can bet that if an executive is maximizing their potential, your company will benefit. Allocating a portion of your organizational development budget to a coaching program is a serious commitment and although the ROI has been estimated at nearly six times the dollars spent, it\u2019s important to choose wisely. There are a number of broad areas of coaching and you\u2019ll want to think carefully about which type is most likely to meet your organization\u2019s goals:<\/p>\n