Executive coaching from James Wilson of Charting Solutions
What we do
James helps business leaders identify and remove hurdles that are hindering progress towards their strategic goals.
He offers a trusted, challenging and creative sounding-board that enables them to:
- Create clarity about what needs to be done in the short term to achieve their strategic goals
- Test the ideas that they may not be ready to voice within their organisation
- Practice the difficult conversations that may need to be had
- Bring an appropriate balance to their lives which benefits them, their family and their organisation.
Each benefit contributes to making the client a more confident and effective leader.
Who are our Clients?
Our clients are usually involved in a process of change – either leading it or moving into a new role or career. They include:
- Senior leaders (CEOs; COOs; Senior Partners; Managing Partners; Heads of Department)
- New Directors and Partners
Often in the Insurance, Financial and Maritime Sectors - Often in Professional Service Firms
Coaching Style
Coaching involves a relationship of equals. James’ approach is that of trusted advisor, someone who will ask the searching question and provide honest feedback where work colleagues might be more reticent.
Charting Solutions “does what it says on the tin”! Our focus is on actions and solutions. Our clients are usually involved in a process of change and each coaching session is aimed at arming the client with clarity about action they will take next.
Benefits of Coaching
To understand what senior leaders gain from Executive Coaching, download the excellent BBC interview of Melanie Richards (Vice Chair, KPMG) and Gavin Patterson (CEO, BT Group) to hear how they work with their coaches.
Also take a look at the short excerpts from the TED talks by Bill Gates and Eric Schmidt of Google as they explain why everyone needs a coach!
Discover more about our Executive Coaching
Follow the links below to find out more about James Wilson’s background and about our approach to coaching
James quickly established a good rapport with the clients and lawyers on both sides. He inspired confidence and the parties found him very easy to work with.