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| A client explains the value of coaching.... As a CIO, I've really come to appreciate the value of a confidential executive coach. I know I should be thinking "out of the box," but sometimes I feel stuck in a rut. And there are times when I admit that I can't see the forest for the trees. There are other times when I've got a vision and need help thinking through the details of how to translate it into reality. And of course, there are many times when I've decided a path forward, but I just want to be sure I see all the potholes ahead. .... Who can I talk to for perspective, advice, or just a "sanity check"? I spend a lot of time with my boss, but sometimes I want an independent sounding board to think through what I'm going to say to him as well as others. I spend a lot of time with my staff; but they're also likely to be the subject of discussion, and there's lots I need to think through in confidence. I enjoy talking to peers in other companies; but their time is as limited as mine, so I can't count on their help when I need it. This is where Dean comes in. He actively listens to me, and quickly distills my situation down to its basic components. Then, he helps me plan my strategies and think through my communications. I have always found Dean's advice sound -- grounded in practical business logic and entrepreneurial common sense. Plus, no one understands the complexities of organizations better than Dean. His overall "systems" perspective ensures that my actions won't solve one problem while creating several others. We all can benefit from an independent sounding board and from the experience of others. It gives us that bit of extra confidence. I'd recommend that other C-level executives give Dean a call. He's a great coach!
Gary Rietz
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