Robert Hargrove

One great way to enroll people in coaching relationship is to have an initial conversation where you talk about how coaching can help people realize an Impossible Future for themselves and their business. Then, if people are intrigued, have them fill out a short questionnaire, which supports people to self reflect on their issues and opportunities and catalyze a powerful coaching conversation. Here’s a questionnaire I recommend. Robert

1. What is your general background? Passions? Talents? Interests? Position in your company?
2. If you were CEO of your company, what would you do to make a difference and impact results?
3. Are you ambitious? What’s your next step up the corporate ladder? (And after it?) Who or what is the biggest obstacle? What’s missing that could make a difference?
4. Do you tend to think that performance will be its own reward, or have you mastered the political chessboard? Do you need help doing that?
5. What would an Impossible Future for your business be that represents winning?
6. Do you have a Game Plan that tells everyone “this is how we intend to win in this business”?
7. Is your company growing profitably, or stuck in the No-Growth Morass? Are you ready to do something, but feel like you are staring at a wall?
8. In terms of your company, what are the relevant: a) facts? b) issues/opportunities? What’s your “Strong Suit” as a leader? Short suit?
9. Have you used an executive coach? What were the results?
10. What are you doing to develop the next generation of leaders for a global economy?