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case study:

Executive Coaching at PA Consulting Group

Background

ASPIRE has coached Partners at PA Consulting Group, a leading global management, systems, and technology consulting firm. The 6-month 1:1 executive coaching programme addressed key development areas identified in appraisals and from PA’s Leadership Diagnostic.

Objectives

• An increase in performance, results, and influence across key stakeholders.
• Identification of future vision, work career paths, and values
• Increased capability across the business.

Approach

The programme approach included combinations of . . .

• Diagnostics (i.e., PA’s Leadership Diagnostic, Leadership Styles Inventory, Hay’s Emotional Competency, Bar-on EQi).
• Face-to-face and Shadow Coaching sessions (including face-to-face 360s, if relevant).
• Observer/Coach feedback/rehearsal
• Recommendations for external courses if appropriate
• Membership in ASPIRE'S Executive Networking Club and attendance at evening events

Results

The coaching programme led to development of specific development plans with timelines and commitments to ensure consistency and to meet objectives. Formal review sessions at the end of six months were held, with checkpoints along the way. The programme provided support at the most senior levels within the firm.

“Aspire Coaching has resulted in my career and personal life going from strength to strength. I am both happier and far more effective as a leader.”
Veera Johnson, Senior Partner, PA Consulting