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Presidents, actors, and professional athletes rely on coaches. Leaders in organizations also need a coach, a confidant, someone whose feedback can be trusted and whose judgment is sound. Most often, executives are looking for an objective outsider who can observe, question and bring up issues that direct reports or peers might hesitate to confront. With her background in professional counseling, Carol Kinsey Goman finds herself increasingly in this role.

Usually, it is after a speaking engagement or seminar when an audience member will approach Carol about coaching. For example, one client (the president of a pharmaceutical company) asked if Carol could help him and his executives work together more effectively. Another woman (the head of Information Technology for a major utility company) wanted Carol's assistance in designing and facilitating a large-scale change initiative in her department. And still another audience member (an international association's Chief Executive Officer) needed Carol's input on relationship challenges she was facing with members of her board.

As an executive coach, Carol offers the following:

She listens
Leaders confide in Carol about things they don't or can't normally discuss with people inside their organization. Carol's professionalism assures that she is discreet and trustworthy.

She focuses on relationships
A leader's job is to inspire others to achieve results. Carol is an expert in helping leaders forge positive and productive relationships with the people they deal with on a daily basis.

Her coaching is based on observable behaviors
Detailing the specific behaviors she observes, Carol comments on how a leader's body language, speaking style and overall communication tactics impact others. Coaching suggestions are then created to close the gap between any unintended impact and a leader's true goals and intentions.

She is candid
For any leader, it's hard not to get isolated. It can be difficult to get straight information and to get people to tell you the truth. Carol is honest and up-front with her observations and feedback.

She brings an outside perspective
In addition to her background as a therapist in private practice, Carol has worked with 95 client organizations in 21 countries. She brings a varied and unique perspective to her coaching assignments.

She offers advice
In over 20 years, specializing in organizational transformation and work force engagement, Carol has seen what does and doesn't work when trying to move people to commit to a new direction or strategy.

She facilitates
As a follow-up to her coaching assignments, Carol is often asked to facilitate leadership retreats or speak at strategic meetings.

She brings a light touch
Leaders face serious issues and have to make tough decisions -- but that doesn't mean they can't "lighten up." Carol encourages celebration, humor and fun. For pricing on her coaching services, contact Carol at cgoman@ckg.com.